Police Officer II, Non-Certified

All applicants are required to submit a cover Letter, resume/CV, and an unofficial college transcript or a copy of their college diploma as part of their application (upload on the page titled My Experience in the Resume/CV section). Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to take the written exam. The written exam will be conducted tentatively on a rolling basis.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will receive email invitations to the written exam that includes the specific date, location, and time. Applicants will also be invited to a physical agility test (POWER test) unless they have a valid POWER card obtained within the last six months. Applicants who successfully complete the written exam, the POWER test portion, and have an official college transcript on file may be invited to the virtual Panel Interview scheduled to occur throughout October and November 2025.

All applicants who have been issued a conditional offer letter and successfully completed all aspects of the background check will have a start date in December or January 2025/2026.
* Safely operate department equipment on patrol; make periodic interior and exterior premise checks of University grounds to determine existence of unusual or hazardous conditions; take appropriate action when such condition is detected; assist with investigations of suspicious persons, places or things; and a respond when observing a situation requiring police action and/or request assignment of other officers.
* Obey lawful orders of superiors; perform appropriate tasks and duties assigned by supervisor or shift supervisor; promptly answer radio calls; and promptly respond to assigned calls for police service.
* Prepare clear, accurate, and complete reports and document activities both verbally and in writing.
* Review and record necessary and pertinent information at roll call; be properly groomed and maintain equipment and uniform in neat, orderly manner; and inspect assigned vehicle or bicycle for proper equipment and/or damage prior to leaving for patrol.
* Conduct accident and criminal investigations; protect accident or crime scenes; help aid the injured; help control traffic and/or the public; collect and preserve evidence; conduct interviews of witnesses and suspects; help determine the cause of accident; prepare accurate reports and/or diagrams; and issue citations and make arrests.
* Identify, pursue, apprehend, and assist in the prosecution of persons who violate federal, state and local laws, statutes and ordinances; subdue resisting individuals; search arrested persons; seize contraband; transport arrested persons to police facility; make warrant inquiries; fingerprint suspects; and appear and testify in court as a witness or an arresting officer.
* Issue citations for motor vehicle violations; assist motorists with disabled vehicles; request emergency assistance when needed; remove debris to eliminate traffic hazards; and push vehicles when necessary.
* Help evacuate persons from dangerous areas, secure buildings or areas, and assist other University departments or governmental agencies in disaster or emergency situations.
* Attend and successfully complete assigned continuing education and training programs, and qualify with lethal and less than lethal weapons as required by department procedures and/or needs.
* Attend and successfully complete Basic Law Enforcement Officers' Training course as prescribed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Officers' Training and Standards Board.
* Establish rapport and enhance communication with members of the University Community to create a better understanding of University Police functions, purpose, and goals within the community, to determine community needs, and to assist in resolution of community social problems.
* Develop a working knowledge of Illinois Criminal Statutes, Illinois vehicle code, University rules and regulations.
* Learn and correctly apply University Police Department rules, regulations, general orders, policies, practices, and procedures required.
* Thoroughly knowledgeable of geographic area and boundaries served by the University Police Department required.
* Complete mathematical calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages required.
* Use desktop computer, two-way radio, firearms, handcuffs and other law enforcement equipment, fingerprint equipment, camera, copy machine, and telephone required.
* Exposure to human blood, human blood components, and/or products made from human blood.
* High stress environment.
* Operate vehicles/drive motorized equipment.
* Outdoor weather exposure.
* Requires use of personal protective equipment.
* Office environment.
* Run, walk, stand for long periods of time, climb, stoop, and lift and carry equipment and injured or deceased persons or animals required.
* Strenuous physical exertion is sometimes needed in providing services under emergency, adverse, unpleasant, or unusual conditions in all weather conditions, and at all…