Elgin Community College

Improving people's lives through learning since 1949, Elgin Community College is a
comprehensive, fully accredited community college offering career and technical
education, university transfer programs, corporate and continuing education, and
academic development.

Responsible for the protection of life and property through enforcement of applicable
state, federal and local laws. Responsible for the prevention, detection and investigation
of crimes; maintaining order; patrol of assigned areas; enforcement of traffic regulations;
accident, criminal and other investigations. Duties may entail other special assignments
of similar complexity. Also involved in the work is an element of personal danger. Work
may be performed either in uniform or plain clothes, in an automobile, or on foot, and on
an assigned shift or more flexible hours. Assignments are received from superior officers
and are carried out under established policies and procedures. However, employees must
exercise considerable judgment, initiative and skill in their application to a variety of
cases.

Responsibilities:
1. Patrols a designated area during an assigned shift, in a car or on foot, to preserve order,
to prevent and discover the commission of crime, and to enforce traffic regulations.
2. Conducts preliminary investigation at the scenes of crimes and accidents; administers
first aid. Gathers evidence; locates and questions witnesses and gives aid and support to
victims.
3. Investigates suspicious incidents occurring during tour of duty; investigates crimes
against persons, visits the crime scene; interviews victims and witnesses, interrogates
suspects; collects evidence and may call for technical identification and laboratory
assistance to evaluate such evidence; arrests persons or persons suspected of the crime;
investigates complaints concerning the theft or damage to property; investigates reports
of breaking and entering buildings; submits written reports to supervisors, as required, on
all such activities on assigned shift. Handles all sensitive and confidential information
with discretion and keep others informed on a need to know basis only.
4. Apprehends and arrests suspects for felony or misdemeanor offenses in accordance
with State statutes; collects evidence and interviews any possible witnesses for
subsequent court hearings.
5. Investigates calls for service of a non-criminal nature, such as family disputes, injured
or ill subjects and civil disagreements; assesses individual cases to determine appropriate
action.
6. Investigates vehicle accidents, including hit and run accidents; determines if criminal
negligence is involved and makes arrests of suspects or writes citations as required;
completes required forms and reports including the identification of all vehicles,
passengers, witnesses, injuries, and the like.
7. Enforces traffic and parking regulations through visual and radar patrol, assists in the
maintenance of traffic control for efficient flow through the College and may issue
written warnings or citations to offenders.
8. Observes and searches crime scenes for physical evidence; collects, photographs and/
or preserves evidence found for possible future legal proceedings.
9. Completes special investigations when assigned; serves as escort and controls traffic at
special events; furnishes assistance and information to private citizens and motorists.
10. Mediates disputes involving such matters as peace and quiet, property rights, labor
issues, political differences and other confrontations between individuals or groups.
Maintains communication and rapport with a variety of groups within the College to
enhance the police image and instill a respect for law and order.
11. Notifies fire fighting units when fires are observed and responds to dispatches of fires
and fire alarms; investigates the causes of fires with officials of the fire department.
12. Investigates reports of explosive devices placed openly or concealed in buildings or
vehicles; identifies potential explosive devices; provides for the safety of the public.
13. Completes all required records and reports of activities; services warrants; testifies as
a witness in court cases.
14. Remains obedient and responsive to all verbal and written orders issued by superiors
and to all work assignments transmitted to them by authorized persons.
15. Performs such other duties as may be required by State law, or Department rule, or as
may be assigned by a superior officer.
16. Operates communication equipment when necessary; takes and transmits to the
appropriate police officer all citizen complaint calls received.
17. Respond to all emergencies during duty shift. Assess situation, provide required
assistance, such as use of Automated External Defibrillators and other required devices.

Requirements:
1. High school diploma or GED . Must be 21 years of age or older and a U.S. citizen.
Must have a valid Illinois driver's license.
2. Prior police employment and certification by the Illinois Local Governmental Law
Enforcement Officer's Training Board.
3. Acquire and maintain other than full access LEADS and AED/CPR certification.
4. Availability and ability to work varying shift assignments.
5. Ability to use good discretion and deal courteously but firmly with general public.
6. Must have English speaking, reading and writing skills.
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, fellow
workers and general public.

Desired Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or GED plus a minimum of 60 college credit hours.
2. Able to respond to an emergency call and live within a 30-minute driving radius from
the College, under normal traffic conditions.
3. Bilingual (English/Spanish).

For a detailed job posting and to apply online, visit: jobs.elgin.edu/applicants/Central?
quickFind=50973.

Elgin Community College is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed
to increasing the diversity of our workforce.