Park Police Officer

Naperville Park District

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.napervilleparks.org

Phone:

• 630-864-3963

Email:

• lzuniga@napervilleparks.org

Application Deadline:

• 03/01/24

Salary:

• $27/hour

Position Details

Overview:

The Police Officer is responsible for the protection of the public, Park District natural resources and enforcement of Conduct Ordinance #641. This is an under 30-hour position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit report forms regarding department incidences, equipment, facilities, and other special reports as needed.
• Solicit public input and respond promptly to inquiries from the public.
• Maintain a high-profile during activities on District property.
• Demonstrate, support, and enforce District customer service standards.
• Establish, support, and maintain collaborative efforts with internal and external customers and organizations through attending meetings and participating in community interaction. Maintain professional relationships with other intergovernmental agencies.
• Provide security for special District programs as needed.
• Investigate violations and arrest violators of laws and ordinances within the District.
• Interact with the public and educate them on Conduct Ordinance #641.
• Follow District and departmental safety, personnel, and administrative policies, procedures and ordinances.
• Complete assigned training in a timely manner.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve on committees as needed.
• Assist in equipment inspections in order to maintain safety standards.
• Work with North, Central, and South Parks staff to address park related issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the laws, regulations, ordinances, policy, liability and current practices affecting law enforcement.
• Perform basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Knowledge of criminal law and enforcement.
• Ability to keep organized records and reports.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be a currently or previously sworn officer by the State of Illinois in good standing.
• Must demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a career in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or related field.
• Valid Illinois State driver’s license.
• Valid Illinois firearms owner’s certification.
• Certification with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board as per Public Act 89-170 part-time officer basic training.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR, AED and First Aid certification within three (3) months of date of hire.

Special Considerations:

• Subject to potentially life-threatening circumstances and/or physical bodily harm.
• Overall stamina and physical condition to perform moderate to strenuous physical activity. Must receive medical clearance from a District assigned Medical Examiner to perform functions of the job. Medical evaluation will include a physical examination, evaluation of heart and cardiovascular system, vision and hearing screenings.
• Subject to year-round random drug testing.
• Subject to performing bike patrol by riding a bicycle for extended periods of time.
• Subject to both inside and outside environments.
• Physical agility to maintain mobility from site to site.
• Occasionally lift, carry and/or move object(s) weighing less than or equal to 50 lbs. Lifting assistance is required when lifting less than or equal to 50 lbs.
• Subject to a modified/flexible work schedule.
• Subject to loud noises.
• Subject to prolonged seated positions and subject to prolonged standing and walking positions.
• Vision and sight (corrected if necessary) to perform functions of the job.
• Officers are expected to work a minimum of 240 hours a year.
• Officers are requested to be available to work a minimum of two (2) weekends a month. Weekend shifts are shifts scheduled on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. 

To Apply:

https://www.napervilleparks.org/employment

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