Entry-Level Police Officer
Company: Parkland College
Location: Champaign
Posted on: January 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Entry-Level Police OfficerParkland is
a fully accredited, public community college established to serve
the needs of
District 505, the third largest community college district in
Illinois. Our
college is a center for educational opportunity and community
enrichment in
east central Illinois and has earned a national reputation for its
excellent
academic standards, innovative programs, and quality instruction.
As a Public Safety Police
Officer at Parkland College, you will play a crucial role in
creating a safe
and secure environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Officers are
responsible for enforcing campus policies and regulations, laws of
the
State of Illinois, patrolling campus, responding to emergencies,
conducting
investigations, completing written reports, and collaborating with
other
campus departments to promote safety and community engagement.
These
responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent
with the college mission, vision, and values. This position is an
On-Campus, Full-Time, 12-Month,
appointment covered by the Public Safety Officer's Association with
an annual
salary of $50,960.44.Parkland College offers
Robust benefits, including medical insurance with no monthly
premiums,
dental, life, disability, retirement plans, flexible spending,
dependent care,
EAP, work/life balance with generous paid time off, and tuition
waiver. For
more information about our extensive benefits package, please visit
our Applicants Must Submit:
Cover Letter
Resume*Please Note: All
applicants must complete the National Testing Network (NTN) Exam
after
application is submitted. More information about the NTN Test can
be found at
the bottom of this posting.For questions and to request a NTN exam
code: Please
contact Sgt. Somphon "Sam" Penland at 217/351-2369.Essential Job
Functions:
federal law.
Providing facility and patron security.
Performing parking and traffic enforcement and routine patrol.
Conducting investigations.
Providing emergency care.
Performing forcible arrests as necessary.
Documenting incidents.
Maintaining a good rapport with college faculty, staff, and
patrons.
Maintaining appropriate records.
Providing assistance upon request.
Testifying in a court of law.
Wearing and maintaining appropriate uniform.
Maintaining current certifications.
Other duties as assigned.Minimum Requirements:
diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's
license with safe driving record.
At least 21
years of age.
Must be a US
citizen.
No felony
convictions; must pass thorough background check with
fingerprinting.
Must complete
on-the-job field training officer program.
Pass required
written exam provided by the National Testing Network, Inc. (NTN),
oral
interview, psychological evaluation, physical fitness test and
medical
exam. The psychological evaluation, physical fitness test and
medical exam
will take place after a conditional job offer has been
accepted.
Information regarding NTN testing below. National Testing
Network
Testing Information:The Parkland College Police Department offers
testing
services for the position of Police Officer through National
Testing Network,
Inc. To fill out an application and schedule a test, go to National
Testing Network,
select Law Enforcement and sign up for the Parkland
College Department. Upon completion of the entry level exam,
all
candidate scores are automatically forwarded to Parkland College
Police
Department. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry
level exam will
be placed on the department's eligibility list.What to expect at
the National Testing Network website:
Detailed information about the testing process.
Opportunity to take online practice tests at Front Line Test.
Schedule your own convenient test time. Tests are offered
multiple
times a week, including Saturdays.
Take high quality job simulation tests in a standardized, fair
testing environment. Parkland College
participates in the NTN testing fee waiver program. For information
on
obtaining a fee waiver, email Sgt. Penland. Apply for this position
using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting.
Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers
will not be considered.Please monitor your email, including spam or
junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College
Human Resources.
For further information application process, please contact at
217-351-2220.Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable
accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to
complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be
submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by
emailing hr@parkland.edu.Equal Opportunity Employer
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