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Police Officer (Full-time) at InsideHigherEd

InsideHigherEd Palos Hills, IL

Job Description

Job Title:Police Officer (Full-time) Department:Police DepartmentWork Location:ALL SITESDuties:Under supervision of a Sergeant or instances where no supervisory or command personnel are present, the Police Officer protects the lives, property, and rights of all people, maintains order, enforces the law impartially, and responds to crime and disorder in accordance with established procedures and directives. The Police Officer is the department’s primary contact with the community and is responsible for portraying to the community the department’s mission and goals.Education/Experience:Must be a State of Illinois Certified Police Officer with a minimum of 5 years’ experience. Background in law enforcement training and or investigations a plus. Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation and be able to be certified in LEADS. Associate’s Degree (AAS/AS) or college coursework preferred.Qualifications:Must acquire and maintain a working knowledge of applicable laws and proper police procedures including but not limited to knowledge of the Illinois Criminal Code, vehicle code, criminal procedure, and College Ordinances, patrol techniques, making a legal arrest, traffic stop procedures, firearm policies, criteria for search and seizure of property or evidence and departmental policies and orders. A background in investigations or law enforcement training, while not required, will be preferred.Must be able to meet the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Academic and Fitness Standards, as well as successfully complete pre-employment psychological assessment prior to hire date as a condition of employment. Per MVCC Board Policy, the age of 67 is the maximum age for employment of sworn members of the college’s police department. For more information, please see Board Policy Section 7160 – Mandatory Retirement Age. Position Status:Full TimeHours:40 hours per week – rotating shifts as neededSalary/Wage:$25.60/hourHourly/Salary:HourlyBenefits:Benefit-Eligible FT Police PositionMoraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for benefit eligible employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:Health, Dental, VisionLife insurance; Optional lifeDisability insurance;Tuition reimbursementMVCC Tuition waiverSURS Retirement planVacation DaysHolidaysSick LeavePersonal daysBereavement daysTax-sheltered annuity plansVisit these links to learn more about specific benefits and eligibility criterion for this position/category:Benefit HighlightsBenefit Guide-DetailsReview of Applications Begins:12/12/2025Position Type:Support/Hourly StaffPosting Number:SS00583POpen Date:12/01/2025Open Until Filled:YesSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Please carefully review the requirements for this position. Please apply online on our web site and submit required materials. Please do not use third party sites.

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