Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Police Officer I
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois, United States, 62025
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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville .
Overview To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Police Officer. As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future.
Responsibilities
Patrol university communities (Edwardsville, East St. Louis, and Alton) by car or on foot.
Control and assist the movement of vehicles and pedestrian traffic by physically directing traffic.
Respond to requests for non‑enforcement service assistance to the university communities.
Identify, investigate, and report hazards that might endanger the public safety and/or university physical plant spaces or equipment.
Assist other local law enforcement agencies as needed.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned in support of the department’s mission and goals.
Work Schedule Shift assignments and workdays will vary including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Location assignments are based on university and department needs, but candidates must be able to work at all three campus locations: Edwardsville, East St. Louis, and Alton.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
No record of conviction of a felony or misdemeanors as identified in the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705 et seq.) or a crime involving moral turpitude.
Eligibility for bonding, if required by the employing institution.
Successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Officer’s Training course as prescribed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, if required by the employing institution. All recruit law enforcement officers who successfully complete this course after September 1, 1984 are required to pass the Law Enforcement Officers’ Certification Examination.
Applicants lacking such training at time of appointment will be required to complete such requirement during, and as a part of, their probationary period of employment in this class.
At least 21 years of age upon employment. (This requirement may be further defined by local recruitment, examination, and employment policies, provided age requirements have been met with regard to all other applicable state and federal regulations in this respect.)
Persons who have not successfully completed the mandated firearm training course, as approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, must complete the course during their probationary period; police officers are not authorized to carry a service weapon until training is completed.
Preferred Qualifications Must attend or have attended and graduated from a police academy in the State of Illinois that is sanctioned by the Illinois Police Training Board. Must be knowledgeable in traffic law, criminal law, and civil law, and maintain adequate firearm skills.
Supplemental Information Type of application: Civil Service Application – FAQs. Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 3086 – SUCSS Classification Title.
Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran’s DD214/DD215 form, NGB22 form, or discharge orders.
Pre‑Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening, including a criminal background check and other relevant checks.
Work Authorization: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship will not be provided.
EEO Statement Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.
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Police Officer I
role at
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville .
Overview To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Police Officer. As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future.
Responsibilities
Patrol university communities (Edwardsville, East St. Louis, and Alton) by car or on foot.
Control and assist the movement of vehicles and pedestrian traffic by physically directing traffic.
Respond to requests for non‑enforcement service assistance to the university communities.
Identify, investigate, and report hazards that might endanger the public safety and/or university physical plant spaces or equipment.
Assist other local law enforcement agencies as needed.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned in support of the department’s mission and goals.
Work Schedule Shift assignments and workdays will vary including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Location assignments are based on university and department needs, but candidates must be able to work at all three campus locations: Edwardsville, East St. Louis, and Alton.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
No record of conviction of a felony or misdemeanors as identified in the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705 et seq.) or a crime involving moral turpitude.
Eligibility for bonding, if required by the employing institution.
Successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Officer’s Training course as prescribed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, if required by the employing institution. All recruit law enforcement officers who successfully complete this course after September 1, 1984 are required to pass the Law Enforcement Officers’ Certification Examination.
Applicants lacking such training at time of appointment will be required to complete such requirement during, and as a part of, their probationary period of employment in this class.
At least 21 years of age upon employment. (This requirement may be further defined by local recruitment, examination, and employment policies, provided age requirements have been met with regard to all other applicable state and federal regulations in this respect.)
Persons who have not successfully completed the mandated firearm training course, as approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, must complete the course during their probationary period; police officers are not authorized to carry a service weapon until training is completed.
Preferred Qualifications Must attend or have attended and graduated from a police academy in the State of Illinois that is sanctioned by the Illinois Police Training Board. Must be knowledgeable in traffic law, criminal law, and civil law, and maintain adequate firearm skills.
Supplemental Information Type of application: Civil Service Application – FAQs. Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 3086 – SUCSS Classification Title.
Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran’s DD214/DD215 form, NGB22 form, or discharge orders.
Pre‑Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening, including a criminal background check and other relevant checks.
Work Authorization: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship will not be provided.
EEO Statement Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.
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