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Police Officer III (Certified)-1

Employer
The University of Chicago
Location
Hyde Park Campus

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job location: Hyde Park Campus


Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2019-01-08
Req: JR03779
Department81710 University Police

About the UnitThe Department of Safety & Security (DSS) encompasses Emergency Management, Environmental Health & Safety, Security Services, Security Systems, Transportation & Parking Services, and the University of Chicago Police Department (UCPD). The department is a unit within the Division of Finance and Administration, reporting to the Vice President for Operations and Chief Financial Officer. The department is tasked with the development and implementation of comprehensive safety strategies that serve the university community, strengthen collaborations between the DSS and students, faculty, staff and neighbors, and are appropriately aligned with institutional values and priorities. The University of Chicago campus is part of Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, which contains a significant amount of off-campus university property. In addition to the students housed on campus and in the areas adjacent, more than a third of the University's staff resides in areas surrounding the campus, and more than 50% of the University's faculty resides in the Hyde Park area. By long tradition, the University works with the city of Chicago providing safety and security options in Hyde Park and the surrounding neighborhoods.

Job Information

Police Officer III (Certified)-Please read the following job description and the requirements carefully. Failure to provide all required documents at the time of the application process will result in the automatic dismissal from the applicant pool.
 

Job Summary: 


Provides aid and safeguards all members of the University community, students, faculty, and staff working and living in the area. Performs routine vehicular, bicycle and foot patrols; investigates criminal activity; enforces traffic and parking regulations; conducts a variety of crime prevention activities to protect life and property; prevents disorder; apprehends and assists in the prosecution of criminals; responds to emergencies; and enforces laws and ordinances. Serves as a resource and trains non-certified and less experienced Police Officers.

Job Responsibilities:

  • 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 assist Certified Police Officers to respond when observing a situation requiring police action and/or request assignment of other Certified Police 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. 
  • Assist with accident and criminal investigations; protect accident or crime scenes; help aid the injured; help control traffic and/or the public; collect and preserve evidence; observe interviews of witnesses and suspects; help determine the cause of accident; prepare accurate reports and/or diagrams; and observe issuance of citations and arrests. 
  • Support Certified Police Officers to: 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; administer specialized tests to determine illegal drug or alcohol consumption; 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. 
  • Observe issuance of traffic and parking 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 non-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 & 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. 

Competencies

  • Ability to properly operate and maintain tools and equipment related to law enforcement required. Working knowledge of Illinois Criminal Statutes, Illinois vehicle code, local ordinances, University rules and regulations, and civil law related to police work required. 
  • Ability to learn and correctly apply University Police Department rules, regulations, general orders, policies, practices, and procedures required. 
  • Ability to become thoroughly knowledgeable of geographic area and boundaries served by the University Police Department required. 
  • Ability to effectively deal with a variety of unpleasant circumstances and unusual human conduct associated with and/or arising from emergency situations including, but not limited to, physical trauma, mental and/or physical stress, panic, etc. required. 
  • Ability to work independently or as a team member and make sound decisions with minimal direction and under stressful circumstances required. 
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing required. 
  • Ability to complete mathematical calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages required. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and enforcement officials, general public, and members of the University Community required. 
  • Ability to 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 required in providing services under emergency, adverse, unpleasant, or unusual conditions in all weather conditions, and at all hours of the day or night required. 
  • Effective audio-visual discrimination and perception to make quick and accurate observations including: distant binocular and visual acuity of at least 20/40 with or without corrective lenses, peripheral vision of at least 140 degrees, and the ability to recognize the colors of traffic signals and devices showing standard red, green, and amber required. 
  • Hearing sufficient to understand speech and to detect alarms, telephone and other communication devices. Must not have an average hearing loss greater than 40 decibels (dB) at 500 - 2000 Hertz (Hz) with or without a hearing aid required. 
  • Ability to mentally and physically react effectively, quickly, calmly, and rationally during times of conflicts and emergencies required. 
  • Ability to safely defend self/or others in hostile, combative situations required. 
  • Ability to use desktop computer (IBM compatible), pager, two-way radio, firearms, handcuffs and other law enforcement equipment, breathalyzer machine, radar equipment, fingerprint equipment, camera, copy machine, and telephone required. 

Additional Requirements

Experience, Education or Certifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college required.

Experience:

  • Successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Officers' Training course as prescribed by the Illinois Law 
  • Enforcement Officers' Training & Standards Board for Full Time Police officers OR equivalent training, as determined by the Illinois Law Enforcement Officers’ Training and Standards Board, in another state required. (For candidates with equivalent training and certification from a state other than Illinois, successful completion of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board’s firearms training, Law for Illinois Police course, and equivalency exam within six months of the date of hire required.) 
  • Certified as a full-time Illinois Law Enforcement Officer required.  If currently not employed as a Law Enforcement Officer, time out of employment as a law enforcement officer must be less than 3 years.   
  • Candidates certified as Law Enforcement Officers in other states are eligible to apply if the following conditions are/can be met: 

(1) Candidates must have successfully completed a basic law enforcement training course at a POST certified academy with a curriculum deemed equivalent to the Illinois Law Enforcement Basic Training Course, which is currently 560 hours in length. 

(2) Candidates must have successfully completed a probationary period of at least 6 months while employed full-time with a law enforcement agency in the state where they were trained. 

(3) Candidates must not have had a substantial break in service prior to application. 

(4) Candidates will be required to attend and pass a State Mandatory Firearms Training course and  an Illinois Law for Police Officers course.  Upon completion of these requirements, candidates  must pass a 200-question State equivalency exam, in one allowed attempt. 

(5) Failure to complete the above courses and the equivalency exam would constitute a lack of required job qualification and would make the candidate ineligible for employment (or continued employment) as a POIII, certified officer, with the University of Chicago Police Department. 

(6) Further information on Out of State Reciprocity can be obtained from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board:  http://www.ptb.illinois.gov/training/out-of-state-trained-reciprocity-process/ 

  • Ability to successfully complete The University of Chicago in-house training required. 
  • Ability to successfully complete a background investigation, medical examinations, psychological test, drug screens and physical fitness tests required. 
  • Valid driver's license that grants reciprocity in the State of Illinois or be eligible to obtain one and do so within 60 days of appointment required and three years of driving experience. 
  • First Aid and CPR certifications required. 

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

  • Exposure to human blood, human blood components, and/or products made from human blood 
  • High stress environment 
  • On-call responsibilities 
  • Operate vehicles/drive motorized equipment 
  • Outdoor weather exposure 
  • Requires use of personal protective equipment 
  • Office environment 

Mental Demands:

  • Ability to be aware of safety hazards and take appropriate precautions 
  • Ability to communicate in writing 
  • Ability to communicate orally 
  • Ability to comprehend technical documents 
  • Ability to condense complicated issues to simple summaries that can be understood by a variety of constituents 
  • Ability to create and deliver presentations 
  • Ability to develop and manage interpersonal relationships 
  • Ability to exercise absolute discretion regarding confidential matters 
  • Ability to follow written and/or verbal instructions 
  • Ability to give directions 
  • Ability to handle sensitive matters with tact and discretion 
  • Ability to handle stressful situations 
  • Ability to learn and develop skills 
  • Ability to maintain a high level of alertness 
  • Ability to pay attention to detail 
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously 
  • Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines 
  • Ability to react effectively, quickly, calmly, and rationally during conflicts and emergencies Ability to read 
  • Ability to train or teach others 
  • Ability to work effectively and collegially with little supervision or as member of a team Ability to work with frequent interruptions 
  • Ability to work with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds 
  • Active listening skills 
  • Critical thinking skills 
  • Decision making skills 
  • Interpersonal skills 
  • Math skills 
  • Negotiation skills 
  • De-escalation skills 
  • Organizational skills 
  • Planning skills 
  • Problem solving skills 
  • Quantitative and analytical skills 
  • Reasoning skills 
  • Time management skills 

Physical Effort:

  • Ability to bend, crouch, or stoop 
  • Ability to lift or carry loads of 50 to 99 lbs 
  • Ability to push/pull objects of 100 lbs or more 
  • Ability to perform strenuous physical exertion at times 
  • Ability to sit for 4 hours or more 
  • Ability to use computers extensively for 4 hours or more 
  • Ability to operate a vehicle safely 
  • Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform job 
  • Ability to run 
  • Ability to stand for 4 hours or more 
  • Ability to travel to various off-campus locations 
  • Ability to travel to various on-campus locations 
  • Ability to safely defend self/or others in hostile, combative situations 
  • Ability to Use Standard Work Station Equipment 
  • Ability to Use Standard Office Equipment 

Required Documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Unofficial college transcripts (Please notes you must upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts to your application to be considered for this position)
  • Must provide evidence of current Illinois Peace Officer certification within the last three years

NOTE: When applying, all required documents MUST be uploaded under the Resume/CV section of the application.

Salary Range:

$31.84 (per Local 185 CBA)

Benefit EligibilityYes

Pay FrequencyHourly

Pay RangePlease refer to Additional Requirements to see the pay ranges

Scheduled Weekly Hours40

Union052 - PB&PA, # 185 Full-Time

Job is Exempt?No

Drug Test Required?Yes

Does this position require incumbent to operate a vehicle on the job?Yes

Health Screen Required?Yes

Posting Date2019-01-08-08:00

Remove from Posting On or Before2019-07-08-07:00

Posting Statement:The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at:  http://securityreport.uchicago.edu.  Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

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An intellectual destination

One of the world's premier academic and research institutions, The University of Chicago has driven new ways of thinking since our 1890 founding. Today, The University of Chicago is an intellectual destination that draws inspired scholars to our Hyde Park and international campuses, keeping The University of Chicago at the nexus of ideas that challenge and change the world.

A transformative education

Our education empowers individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the undergraduate College broaden their perspectives on world issues in the rigorous Core curriculum. Graduate programs through our four divisions, six professional schools, and the Graham School of Continuing Liberal Arts and Professional Studies transform scholars into leaders and grant access to professors often lauded as some of the world's greatest thinkers.

Groundbreaking research

With a commitment to free and open inquiry, our scholars take an interdisciplinary approach to research that spans arts to engineering, medicine to education. Their work transforms the way we understand the world, advancing fields of study, and often creating new ones. Generating new knowledge for the benefit of present and future generations, The University of Chicago research has had an impact around the globe, leading to such breakthroughs as discovering the link between cancer and genetics, establishing revolutionary theories of economics, and developing tools to produce reliably excellent urban schooling.

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Located in one of the world's greatest cities, The University of Chicago is enriched by and invested in the community we call home. As the second-largest private employer in Chicago, our talented faculty, physicians, and staff comprise a dedicated team committed to the mission of the University.

We partner with our South Side neighbors on innovative initiatives with local benefits and replicable outcomes for urban universities everywhere. Meanwhile, our research and ideas have broad impact, crossing borders to drive international conversations. The same is true of our diverse and creative students and alumni, who found businesses, create masterpieces, and win Nobel Prizes.

In all we do, we are driven to dig deeper, push further, and ask bigger questions—and to leverage our knowledge to enrich all human life.

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The University of Chicago is a vibrant community of people dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education and research. One of the largest employers in the metropolitan area, the University employs 10,000 diverse and talented individuals who come to work here from all over the world. The University's location in the heart of an urban environment provides many cultural offerings as well as opportunities to engage with the local community.

We invite you to find out more about the many advantages of working at The University of Chicago.

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  • 7,164 staff
  • 49 majors and 40 minors in the undergraduate College
  • 5 divisions and 6 professional schools for graduate study
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