Police Officer
Salary: $26.02/hr.
Position Summary:
Police Officers at Eastern Illinois University safeguard lives and property by enforcing applicable laws and regulations and promoting good university/community relations. They work under general supervision of higher-level personnel. The typical duties of a Police Officer include: patrols assigned post, investigates incidents, makes arrests, investigates violations of State statutes, city and county ordinances and university regulations; conducts investigations as required, submits reports to supervisors, directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic and enforces parking and traffic rules and regulations; investigates and reports unusual conditions that might endanger the public safety; assists other agencies during emergencies.
Requirements:
- Candidates must be Illinois residents;
- Be a high school graduate or equivalent;
- Possess a valid driver’s license;
- Have no record of conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude;
- Be eligible for bonding;
- Be at least 21 years of age upon employment;
- Be able to complete the Basic Law Enforcement Officers Training Course.