$63,500 - $68,280 (based on experience and qualifications)
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
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About Oakton College:
For over 55 years, Oakton College has been the setting where thousands begin their college or career studies. Educating people of all ages, from diverse backgrounds, and representing over 40 nations, Oakton focuses on improving the quality of life for everyone who enters its doors.
The Police Officer plays a critical role in maintaining a safe and secure environment at Oakton Community College. This position is responsible for enforcing laws and college policies, responding to emergencies, protecting campus property, and serving as a professional and respectful presence within a diverse academic community. Officers are expected to demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to public service while working rotating shifts across both Des Plaines and Skokie campuses.
Oakton PD offers opportunities for advancement within the department and specialty assignments such as, but not limited to:
Basic-Function and Responsibility:
Under general supervision, provide safety and security functions for student population, college personnel, visitors, buildings, and grounds. The officer must be able to work all shifts and at both the Des Plaines and the Skokie Campuses. Working knowledge of criminal laws, traffic laws and college policies and procedures. Be able to exercise independent judgment regarding unusual events which may occur. Must become familiar with buildings, facilities, and fire related equipment. Develop knowledge of radio communication and building surveillance system.
Supervision Received:
Administrative supervision is received from the Deputy Chief of Operations.. Functional supervision is received from an Oakton Police Sergeant.
Supervision Exercised:
Functional supervision may be exercised over guards.
Qualifications and Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or instruments; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; run, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell.
The work may require strenuous physical exertion including to carry, drag, or restrain individuals from 50 to 300 pounds, lift in excess of 50 pounds, and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work may require strenuous physical exertion. Work is performed in both office and field settings on a rotating shift schedule in all weather conditions on a year round basis.
Ability to interact professionally and tactfully with people of different levels of education, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences, and to exhibit an adequate level of respect to fellow employees and the College community at large. Maintain composure and sound judgement during stressful or emergency situations. Be adept at utilizing de-escalation tactics when dealing with anyone from the College community.
The following equipment will be utilized, but is not limited to: Computer, Motor Vehicle, Firearms, Handcuffs, Taser, Chemical Agents, Ballistic Shields, Bicycles, and Chemical Agent
The Officer must be able to work all shifts and at either Des Plaines or Skokie Campuses. Under the CBA, an officer does not have bidding rights in the first year probationary period and will be assigned to whichever location needs staffing.
Regularly works Monday through Friday, 40-hours per week, with the possibility of working other hours/shifts as needed. Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Applicants will be required to complete the following, prior to employment:
Oakton College is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates, including minorities, veterans, women and people with disabilities. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V
Oakton is committed to maintaining an environment free from harassment and discrimination for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (gender), sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, and reprisal or any other protected status. Further, Oakton does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational, employment, or extracurricular activity.
Out-of-State Employment Defined:
Oakton College's primary location of operation is in the state of Illinois. An "out-of-state employee" is defined as an employee of Oakton College whose primary work location is outside of the state of Illinois. State taxes, employment tax, and worker's compensation provisions vary from state to state and require payroll compliance with these various rules.
Allowable States for Out-of-State Employment:
All employees must maintain their primary residence in Illinois, Indiana, or a reciprocal state with Illinois. Reciprocal states include Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Illinois has tax agreements with these reciprocal states. Employees may have their primary residence in Indiana since Indiana is adjacent to Illinois.
For further details, visit our website at:
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Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and a list of at least three (3) professional references and three (3) personal references. References should include name, address, telephone number, and email address. One (1) of your professional references must be your most recent, direct supervisor.
Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.
Oakton College does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.
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