Function
Position promotes lawful behavior and protects the welfare of the students, faculty, staff, and community as a uniformed presence on campus. Police officer performs foot and vehicle patrols of the college campus to monitor behavior, secure buildings, property, investigate disturbances, maintain order during events and enforce regulations. They monitor the physical safety of campus buildings by locking and unlocking doors, patrolling or monitoring using surveillance systems, and reporting suspicious behavior.
Organizational Relationship
Employee reports to the Director of Public Safety, who reports to the President of the College.
Qualifications for the Position
Required:
- Proven working experience in law enforcement
- High school diploma or GED
- Completed approved basic training course and obtained police certification
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Familiar with community college environment
- Excellent knowledge of standard operating procedures, judicial procedures, civil and constitutional laws, and the standard 10 code
- Knowledge and skills of law enforcement principles and practices
- Adequate interpersonal and communication skills verbally and written
- Proficiency in using police equipment including weapon safety
- Excellent organizational skills
- Must have good vision, hearing, strength, and agility
- Ability to build effective working relationships
- Conflict resolutions and problem solving skills
- Personal characteristics require honesty, sound judgement, integrity, and a sense of responsibility.
- Valid Drivers License and FOID card
Preferred:
Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or related field
Essential Functions
- Provide written reports of incidents that occur on campus
- Provides facility security
- Maintain order on campus pursuant to college policies, state and federal laws
- Patrol campus facilities by vehicle and foot
- Provide departmental services and maintain appropriate records
- Enforce college parking, traffic, rules and regulations
- Maintain proficiency with department equipment
- Promote positive community service and relationships throughout the entire campus community
- Monitor the day to day activities
- Maintain a secure and safe environment during sporting events, conferences and demonstrations
- Respond to campus emergencies, fire alarms, and calls for service
- First responder when medical situations occur
Other Functions
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Guidelines
This position requires strict adherence to all personal protective policies, procedures, and required safe equipment operation. Employee is required to follow all local, State, and Federal laws and all Kaskaskia College policies and procedures. Position is also expected to adhere to and promote College core values of compassion, honesty, respect, fairness, and responsibility.
Personal Relationships
This position requires frequent interaction with various facets of the campus community. There will be frequent contact with students, faculty, staff, and the general public.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical demand may include but are not limited to walking, running, lifting and carrying, standing, climbing, crawling, kneeling, and repetitive motions. Working conditions include but are not limited to lighting, heating/air conditioning, ventilation, odors, noise, animals, heights, infectious diseases, danger, irregular hours, and exposure to inclement weather.
Kaskaskia College
Human Resources
RE: Police Officer PO010825
27210 College Road
Centralia, IL 62801
618-545-3072
hr@kaskaskia.edu
As an AA/EEO employer Kaskaskia College is interested in receiving applications from individuals who would enhance the diversity of the College.
