Description Summary
Police Officers ensure the campus community’s safety and property
protection by performing assigned duties, such as visible campus
patrol and enforcing applicable laws. Ensuring that the college’s
rules and regulations are obeyed. An Officer must be able to
complete a thorough preliminary investigation, make sound
decisions, and take appropriate action. Officers must be able to
demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness,
respect, responsibility, tolerance, and truth. Police Officer must
work hours mandated monthly per the CBA and be flexible to cover
shifts to meet department needs.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Enforce applicable federal, state, and local laws; and college
rules and regulations.
Enforce traffic and parking regulations on campus.
Assume responsibility for the operations of Campus Safety.
Protect the persons and property of all staff, students, and
guests within the confines of the college or college-controlled
properties.
Ensure the safety of the campus, identify risks, and make
proper notifications to address the issue.
Conduct a proper investigation to an end result.
Complete thorough reports based on facts through a proper
interview and submit them for review.
Provide emergency medical assistance and be First Aid
certified.
Demonstrate and promote good communication, de-escalation
techniques, and mental health awareness.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
High school diploma, GED or equivalent. Two years of law
enforcement experience. Must have a valid state driver’s license,
FOID Card (Illinois residents), and valid Illinois police officer
state certification and/or ability to update/renew if retired law
enforcement able to obtain a state of IL training waiver issues by
the IL Law Enforcement Training and Standard Board. Possess strong
writing, communication, and decision-making skills. Strong computer
skills including Microsoft. Must have CPR and first-aid
certification. Must pass a criminal background investigation, drug
test, and physical.
Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of
Compassion, Equity, Accountability, Innovation, Excellence and
Respect.
Preferred Qualifications
An Associate Degree in Law Enforcement or Military. Certified
Crisis Intervention Team ( CIT ), juvenile or school resource
officer. Familiar with National Incident Management System or
possess any other training certification as an instructor. Ability
to communicate in Spanish