Campus Police Officer

Workweek

40 Hours | Monday through Friday (24/7 availability), flexible schedule to meet department needs to include possible evenings and weekends

Position Summary

Provide and maintain campus public safety at McHenry County College Campus

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

• Respond to campus emergencies.
• Deliver emergency messages to staff and students on campus.
• Receive and respond to service requests and questions regarding campus public safety.
• Patrol assigned areas to protect campus occupants, buildings and grounds through the enforcement of applicable state, federal, and local laws.
• Patrol building and grounds of McHenry County College and other College properties
• Investigate criminal conduct, honor code violations, and conduct administrative investigations as directed. May be required to provide courtroom testimony based on investigation
• Prepare written reports
• Report potential fire hazards and implement emergency procedures in the event of a fire
• Enforce parking and traffic rules and regulations. Issue warnings and/or tickets when required
• Proactively perform preventative patrol in uniform, plain clothes, on foot, or in a vehicle, and utilize the College electronic surveillance equipment
• Provide personal security consultation to administrators, faculty, staff, and students who are threatened, being followed, or stalked
• Attend court as required
• Assist with vehicle jump starts and lockouts on campus
• Work collaboratively with others (e.g., colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities
• Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, or the equivalent combination of related training and education
• First Responder Certificate, or equivalent CPR, First Aid and AED Certification or specialized training
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid F.O.I.D. card
• Certification by the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officer’s Training Board or must obtain within 6 months of employment
• Possess various access levels to LEADS or must obtain with 6 months of employment
• Other applicable specialized training as required
• One-year experience in related public safety or law enforcement position; or equivalent education and experience
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Certification by the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officer’s Training Board
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) communication skills
  
  

Skills And Specifications

• Firearms proficiency
• Ability to maintain certification by the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officer’s Training Board
• Must be able to maintain appropriate level of physical and mental fitness for duty
• Ability to maintain various access levels to LEADS
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn technological applications
• Knowledge of campus public safety procedures
• Knowledge of first responder and general first aid procedures
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing under stressful conditions
• Responsible, honest, dependable, and conscientious
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to prioritize incidents as they arise
• Ability to acquire and keep confidential all campus public safety information
• Willingness and ability to determine problems and create individual solutions
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs
• Ability to make decisions that govern and impact the activities and behavior of staff members and citizens
• Ability to safely lift 60 pounds unassisted
• Possess the physical ability to respond to various emergency situations
• Physical ability to continuously walk during scheduled shift, and to get into and out of a motor vehicle
• Ability to see, including depth and color perception
• Ability to hear, speak, and smell
• Commitment and respect for diversity and MCC Behaviors of Excellence
• Commitment to the college mission, vision, values, and goals
• Ability to perform all of the essential functions, skills, and specifications of the position
  
  

*Subject to Criminal Background investigation, psychological evaluation, drug test, physical fitness assessment and may also include a polygraph examination.

• Position subject to Bloodborne Pathogen Legislation Equal Employment Opportunity
  
  

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at

McHenry County College offers a complete benefits package for full-time employees which includes medical, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, long term disability, flexible spending accounts, and options for retirement savings through deferred compensation plans. Employees receive 17 paid holidays along with a competitive bank of vacation, sick and personal leave. In addition, employees enjoy a shortened work week of (4) days, 32 hours, during the summer with the benefit of receiving the full workweek pay of (40) hours.

Full time employees and their dependents are eligible for waived tuition and fees for credit classes taken at MCC. Employees may also receive tuition reimbursement for pre-approved coursework at other accredited institutions after successful completion. In addition, officers with at least (1) year of service receive a $1,000 for professional development activities annually.