Duties
Under supervision of a Sergeant or instances where no supervisory or command personnel are present the Police Officer protects the lives property and rights of all people maintains order enforces the law impartially and responds to crime and disorder in accordance with established procedures and directives. The Police Officer is the departments primary contact with the community and is responsible for portraying to the community the departments mission and goals.
Qualifications
Must acquire and maintain a working knowledge of applicable laws and proper police procedures including but not limited to knowledge of the Illinois Criminal Code vehicle code criminal procedure and College Ordinances patrol techniques making a legal arrest traffic stop procedures firearm policies criteria for search and seizure of property or evidence and departmental policies and orders. Must be able to meet the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Academic and Fitness Standards as well as successfully complete pre-employment psychological assessment prior to hire date as a condition of employment. A background in investigations or law enforcement training while not required will be preferred. Per MVCC Board Policy the age of 67 is the maximum age for employment of sworn members of the colleges police department. For more information please see Board Policy Section 7160 Mandatory Retirement Age.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority