The primary function of the Police Officer is to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff, and facilities of Triton College. In addition, shall be charged with the enforcement of all laws and ordinances, the preservation of peace, protection of life and property, the prevention of crimes, and the arrest and prosecution of violators, and other duties as assigned. The authority as a member of the Police Department shall be the conservators of peace and, as such, have all powers possessed by police offers in villages, cities, and towns along with the Sheriffs of Counties, including the power to make arrests on view or by warrants of violations of state statutes and county and local ordinances.
Under the direct supervision of the Patrol, Detective and Administrative Sergeants, Watch Commander, Deputy Chief, and Chief of Police.
Qualifications:
Certification/Licensure:P.O.W.E.R. Certification Card (not older than 1 year from date of application); Valid Illinois Driver's License; Certified Police Officer through ILETSB preferred. Education:Minimum of a high school diploma or GED. Other: Citizen of the United States; minimum of 21 years of age; provide required references in the form of an attachment:
(a) Three professional references (supervisors and/or coworkers)
(b) Three personal references (family and/or friends)
Responsibilities:
Patrol Functions:
Drive a motor vehicle under emergency and non-emergency conditions
Respond to all service calls assigned
Patrol area in vehicle and on foot
Search persons, vehicles and placed without violating constitutional rights
Transport prisoners
Administer first aid
Traffic Functions:
Enforce traffic and parking laws and ordinances
Investigate traffic accidents and aid the injured
Control, regulate and direct traffic, vehicular and pedestrian
Administer roadside sobriety tests
Arrest and Apprehension Functions:
Identify and apprehend offenders
Follow and adhere to Officer safety tactics
Advise person in custody of Constitutional Rights
Follow the use of Force Policy including the ability to use deadly force if necessary
Pursue suspects on foot or in vehicle when applicable
Physical Functions:
Walk up and down stairs
Sit, stand and walk for long periods of time
Negotiate obstacles while in foot pursuits with the possibilities of the need to run long distance
Physically restrain, detain and apprehend offenders with the possibilities of needing to physically defend yourself and others
Investigative Functions:
Investigate crimes against persons and/or property
Investigate suspicious circumstances, persons or vehicles
Investigate accidents
Collect and preserve evidence
Conduct surveillance of individuals or locations
Communication Functions:
Use of radio and phones
Effectively work with citizens
Participate in meetings
Provide accurate oral descriptions
Conduct interview and explain complaints
Mediate disputes
Community Functions:
Citizen/Dignitary escorts
Interact with students, staff, and administrators of the College
Court Functions:
Testify in court for traffic at hearings and criminal/civil court
Read and review reports and notes for court testimony
Planning, Organizing, and Administrative Functions:
Write reports and memos and conduct record checks
Assist in training new personnel and police officers
Make judgments reference to arrest/release of suspects
Serve subpoenas and search/arrest warrants
Posting Date:
01/17/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants:
1. Rate of pay is $18.20 per hour, maximum 28 hours per week
2. Official transcripts required prior to employment (if applicable)
3. Recommended candidate for hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings