Police Officer – Lateral

Salary: $39.37

Position Summary:

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Police Officer – Lateral. As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Essential Functions:

• Patrol University communities (Edwardsville, East St. Louis and Alton) by car or on foot.
• Control and assist the movement of vehicles and pedestrian traffic by physically directing traffic.
• Respond to requests for non-enforcement service assistance to the University Communities.
• Identify, investigate, and report hazards that might endanger the public safety and/or University physical plant spaces or equipment.
• Assist other local law enforcement agencies as needed.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned in support of the department’s mission and goals.

Requirements:

• Successfully completed at least two (2) years of employment as a full-time sworn and certified law enforcement officer; and
• Either possess certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) and satisfy the requirements established by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board, or, be eligible to be certified by ILETSB;
• The applicant must not have been suspended for disciplinary reasons by the current or most recent employer;
• The applicant cannot have a break in law enforcement officer (LEO) service of more than three (3) years at the time of their previous employment;
• The applicant must pass a background investigation which may include features such as fingerprinting, police records checks, credit checks, and inquiries of neighbors, relatives, and employers.
• The applicant must successfully complete a screening such as a polygraph, psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug screen as required by the hiring department.
• Any applicant hired must serve a probationary period of 12 months.