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Police Officer (Lateral Transfer/Future Openings)

Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/1/2026
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more

Information, Please See

https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13616997

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and

employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to

create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated

students.\

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Job Summary:\

In this role:\

Employees will safeguard lives and property by enforcing applicable

laws, regulations and promote good university and community relations.\

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Future Openings / Lateral Hires:\

This posting is intended to build a pool of qualified candidates for

future lateral Police Officer opportunities.\

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Job Description:\

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Patrols assigned post, investigates incidents, and makes arrests on view

or on warrant violations of State statutes, city and county ordinances,

or university regulations.\

Conducts investigations, as required, and submits reports to supervisors

infractions of rules and regulations of the university, State laws, and

city and county ordinances.\

Directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic and enforces parking and traffic

rules and regulations.\

Investigates and reports obstructions in streets and sidewalks, holes,

leaking or faulty utility services, or other unusual conditions that

might endanger the public safety.\

Controls pedestrian traffic.\

Assists local police agencies during emergencies.\

Performs other related duties as assigned.\

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Minimal Qualifications:\

Required Qualifications:\

Successfully completed at least 2 years of employment as a full-time

sworn and certified law enforcement officer; and\

Either possess certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training

and Standards Board (ILETSB) and has satisfied the requirements

established by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards

Board, or, be eligible to be certified by ILETSB.\

The applicant must not have been suspended for disciplinary reasons by

the current or most recent employer.\

Possession of a valid drivers license.\

The applicant must pass a background investigation which may include

features such as fingerprinting, police records checks, credit checks,

and inquiries of neighbors, relatives, and employers.\

The applicant must successfully complete a screening such as a

psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug screen as

required by the hiring department.\

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Note: Any applicant hired must serve a probationary period of 12

months.\

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Functional Expectations:\

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable

accommodation:\

Ability to walk/stand during patrolling duty.\

Ability to wear utility belt weighing up to 15 pounds as part of the

official uniform.\

Ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to maximum physical ability

during emergency situations.\

Ability to bend, crouch, kneel and reach overhead.\

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.\

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Shifts Available:\

Officers will work one of three shifts:\

6:00 am 2:00 pm\

2:00 pm 10:00 pm\

10:00 pm 6:00 am\

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Application Instructions:\

Please note: All documents are required to be submitted online in order

to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready

prior to submitting your application:\

Resume\

Cover Letter\

3 Professional References\

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Hourly: \$32.05 - \$37.75(\$66,663.54 - \$78,510.38)\

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This position requires a background check.

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Benefits\

University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois

benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois

Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit ourEmployee

Benefitspage To Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits

packageincluding health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and vacation

days, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.\

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Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative

Action empl yer and invites applications from Women, Minorities,

Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified

individuals.Northeastern Illinois University\'s positions are contingent

upon the University\'s receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.

Salary : $66,664 - $78,510

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