Police Officer - Lateral Transfer

Police Officer - Lateral Transfer

Salary

$28.04 Hourly

Location

Governors State University, IL

Job Type

Professional/Civil Service Status

Job Number

CS202600012

Division

Operations

Department

Department of Public Safety

Opening Date

09/11/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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Description

Governors State University seeks to fill the position of Campus Police Officer for the Department of Public Safety team and invites qualified law enforcement officers to submit an application for consideration of a lateral transfer.

As required by the State Universities Civil Service System eligibility for appointment through Lateral requires:

• The applicant to have successfully completed at least 2 years of employment as a full-time sworn and certified law enforcement officer; and
• The applicant must also have been employed as sworn police officers within the past 24 months and
• The applicant must 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 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 as a lateral transfer must serve a probationary period of 12 months.

As part of an assigned team, Campus Police Officers provide campus safety, security, and law enforcement services to the University community. Campus Police Officers provide a wide range of services, including both traditional and non-traditional police services. Officers are required to participate in crime prevention and community-oriented public safety programming. The successful candidate must project a positive image. Campus Police Officers enforce University regulations, local ordinances, and state laws. Officers are first responders to incidents, accidents, and other emergency situations and are responsible for conducting initial and follow-up investigations into significant and criminal incidents. Campus Police Officers will work under the direction of a police supervisor. Overtime hours are anticipated.

To preserve and protect life, property, and the rights of all people in accordance with the constitution and laws of the United States and the State of Illinois, and to preserve peace within the established limits of the university community by providing high quality law enforcement and non-related security specialty law enforcement emergency services.

Requires an extreme amount of personal contact when providing service, protection, and/or enforcement of law and rules. Requires ethical behavior, integrity, courtesy and service toward others. Exercise judgment in determining when to use force and to what degree. This position requires community policing, strong public relation skills, discretion, and dissemination and communication of information.

Responsible for actively patrolling and providing public assistance upholding law enforcement and public safety. Any problems that do not fall within the standard operating procedures include all general and special orders and/or guidelines, arrests, emergency situations, and equipment difficulties. This role is responsible for notifying and informing a DPS supervisor at the level above members position through the chain of command.

This position requires significant training to be prepared for the inevitable position of answering/ resolving problems that are not in direct accord with policies and procedures. Basic training for this position is instituted and regulated under the laws and regulations of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. Upon successful completion of academy graduation and one (1) year probation in the Department of Public Safety, this member should be competent of the duties and responsibilities required for this position, and comprehend legal documents including citations, affidavits, warrants, etc.

All members should gain knowledge of the job during attendance of the daily-roll call meeting held before starting a shift. Various law enforcement certifications will be required through in-service training provided by the Department and/or another Law Enforcement or Emergency Service Agency, and specialized training from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and its supported agency, the North-East Multi-Regional Training, and other training institutions depending on the needs of the department.

Essential Responsibilities

50% Perform patrol responsibilities to include foot and vehicular patrols roaming or assigned posts. Investigate incidents and make arrests based on visual, reported, or on warrant violations of state statue, city or county ordinances, or university regulations. Prepares written reports and field notes of investigations and patrol activities. Process detainees and testify in court of law. Issue citations for local and state moving violations. Patrols include interior and exterior of Governors State University (GovState) jurisdictional boundaries or by assignment provided by supervisors.

Open and close buildings and facilities as required by official request of community members. Secure GovState property and equipment. Operate a law enforcement vehicle during day and/or nighttime as well as in inclement weather.

Conduct basic and follow-up investigations primarily due to criminal acts or complaints received from community members. Complete investigations as required and submit reports to supervisors for infractions of rules and regulations of the university, state laws, county laws, and city ordinances. Investigations include fire preventative action and potential security reports for public safety as well as reports of obstructions in streets and sidewalks, holes, leaking faculty utility services, and any other unusual conditions which might endanger public safety.

25% This position serves as the first line of archiving departmental information and is responsible for keeping track of federal government, state, university, police and public safety, and community sharing information. Performs a variety of office support functions including but are not limited to scheduling, providing information orally and in writing, developing or maintaining documents, processing mail, maintaining or coordinating the management of files and records system.

10% Assist community members with first-aid assistance and notify emergency medical assistance.

Relieve and/or assist Police Telecommunicator with radio communications and telephone answering. Functions include radio dispatch, security monitoring of audio and video equipment, and performing computerized related functions.

Assist local police and fire agencies during emergencies assigned by a DPS supervisor. During adverse weather conditions, assist with emergency duties as required. Command emergency personnel at accident emergencies and disasters. As liaison, share important information with other agencies including police, fire, universities, and local governments.

Answer and respond to callers seeking information, respond to emergencies as well as provide general information to community members and visitors.

10% Provide executive security for dignitaries and visitors of our campus community as assigned by a DPS supervisor.

Provide escort services to community members to parking lots and/or to other campus locations assigned by supervisors.

5% Perform related duties as assigned by a DPS supervisor.

Starting wages: $28.04.

This is a unionized position within the METROPOLITAN ALLIANCE OF POLICE, CHAPTER #717.

This position qualifies for an expansive suite of fringe benefits including, various insurance options, paid time off, retirement and investment options, and tuition waivers. Visit: https://www.govst.edu/benefits/.

Supplemental Information

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT:

For consideration, applicants are required to attach the following:

1: High School Diploma (you may attach a copyAll College/University Transcripts.

2: Online Application - Must be fully completed, include all dates of employment, employment status (full-time or if part-time, include percentages), job duties and responsibilities (full details).

3: Cover Letter.

4: Resume.

5: A list of three Professional References (We will only contact your references if you are a finalist).

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

Illinois residency is required; the 180-Day Residency Rule may be considered for out of state candidates who meet all of the other requirements.

CREDENTIAL ASSESSMENT EXAM DETAILS:

This vacancy involves a Credential Assessment Examination, which consists of a review and rating of the applicants Education, Experience, Licenses, and other qualifications. Applicants are required to provide electronic documentation as listed above to verify that the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS:

Veterans may be eligible to receive additional points on a passing final examination score. To determine eligibility, submit one of the following documents to the Department of Human Resources:

1: Department of Defense - DD214 / DD215

2: National Guard - NGB22 Form

3: Discharge Orders

4: Reserves - DD256 Discharge Certificate

Note: Documentation must be received with original application.

This position qualifies for an expansive suite of fringe benefits including, various insurance options, paid time off, retirement and investment options, and tuition waivers. Visit: https://www.govst.edu/benefits/.

01

What is the highest level of education attained?

• GED HS eequivalent
• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• ABD

02

What academic discipline did you earn your degree(s) in?

03

Have you worked at least 2 years as a full-time sworn and certified law enforcement officer; and were you employed as sworn police officers within the past 24 months?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you 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, are you eligible to be certified by ILETSB?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you been suspended for disciplinary reasons by your current or most recent employer?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Governors State University (IL)

Address 1 University Pkwy

University Park, Illinois, 60484

Phone 708-534-5000

Website https://www.govst.edu/