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Campus Police Officer

McHenry County College, Bull Valley, IL, United States


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 AskHR@mchenry.edu.

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