What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at College of Lake County?
Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?
The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time or part-time under 20 hours employees (ex: health insurance).
Position Title
Police Officer
Job Summary
Under the administrative supervision of the Deputy Chief and the functional supervision of the Police Sergeant, the Officer provides service and protection to the people and property of the College of Lake County through the enforcement of Federal and State laws and CLC rules and regulations. Provides service to the campus community through active patrols, program development, and public assistance.
Job Description
Shift assignment for the new officer will be either 3:00 PM–11:00 PM or 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, contingent upon seniority-based shift selection. Weekend availability may be required.
Pay
$30.82/hour
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full time
Total Hours Per Week
40
Position Type
Staff
Job Family
Classified
Posting Date
04/14/2026
Expected Start Date
07/07/2026
Compensation Grade
Police Officers
Location:
Grayslake Campus
Department
Patrol Operations - B Team
EEO Statement
College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).
The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time or part-time under 20 hours employees (ex: health insurance).
Position Title
Police Officer
Job Summary
Under the administrative supervision of the Deputy Chief and the functional supervision of the Police Sergeant, the Officer provides service and protection to the people and property of the College of Lake County through the enforcement of Federal and State laws and CLC rules and regulations. Provides service to the campus community through active patrols, program development, and public assistance.
Job Description
- Provides service and protection to the campus through a variety of law enforcement and safety functions.
- Patrols the buildings and grounds on foot and by vehicle to detect threats to safety, health, security, and criminal activity.
- Makes arrests when necessary according to Federal and State laws.
- Promotes traffic safety by enforcing parking and traffic violations.
- Responds to potential health, chemical, and/or natural hazards.
- Coordinates traffic management and conducts accident investigations.
- Assists in training of patrol persons, if FTO certified.
- Monitors traffic and road conditions, and reports problems and concerns.
- Identifies and assists persons in need of help and delivers emergency messages.
- Conducts safety, crime prevention, and sexual assault information programs.
- Transports financial transactions, as required.
- Supports Operational Plans for all campuses.
- Presents evidence and testifies in court and other hearings as required.
- Investigates, interviews, and collects evidence to assist in the prosecution of persons who commit crimes on campus.
- Performs all law enforcement, safety, and security duties as related to this position.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- High School diploma.
- Current certification as a full time Law Enforcement Officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board or the ability to obtain an out of state waiver from the ILETSB.
- A valid drivers license and a clean driving record.
- Ability to patrol all facilities on foot.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Valid FOID card or ability to obtain.
- Ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Associate’s degree or higher.
Shift assignment for the new officer will be either 3:00 PM–11:00 PM or 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, contingent upon seniority-based shift selection. Weekend availability may be required.
Pay
$30.82/hour
Full-Time/Part-Time
Full time
Total Hours Per Week
40
Position Type
Staff
Job Family
Classified
Posting Date
04/14/2026
Expected Start Date
07/07/2026
Compensation Grade
Police Officers
Location:
Grayslake Campus
Department
Patrol Operations - B Team
EEO Statement
College of Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a policy of non-discrimination. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).
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