Salary:
$23.00/hr
Schedule:
Part time; year round
Schedules vary; Monday - Sunday 6hr shifts
8:00 AM - Midnight
Start Date:
03/15/2023
Overview: The Police Officer is responsible for the protection of the public, Park District natural resources and enforcement of Conduct Ordinance #641. This is an under 30-hour position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare and submit report forms regarding department incidences, equipment, facilities, and other special reports as needed.
- Solicit public input and respond promptly to inquiries from the public.
- Maintain a high-profile during activities on District property.
- Demonstrate, support, and enforce District customer service standards.
- Establish, support, and maintain collaborative efforts with internal and external customers and organizations through attending meetings and participating in community interaction. Maintain professional relationships with other intergovernmental agencies.
- Provide security for special District programs as needed.
- Investigate violations and arrest violators of laws and ordinances within the District.
- Interact with the public and educate them on Conduct Ordinance #641.
- Follow District and departmental safety, personnel, and administrative policies, procedures and ordinances.
- Complete assigned training in a timely manner.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve on committees as needed.
- Assist in equipment inspections in order to maintain safety standards.
- Work with North, Central, and South Parks staff to address park related issues.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the laws, regulations, ordinances, policy, liability and current practices affecting law enforcement;
- Perform basic computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, and databases;
- Knowledge of criminal law and enforcement;
- Ability to keep organized records and reports.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Must be a currently or previously sworn officer by the State of Illinois in good standing.
- Must demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a career in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or related field.
- Valid Illinois State driver’s license.
- Valid Illinois
firearms owner’s certification.
- Certification with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board as per Public Act 89-170 part-time officer basic training.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR, AED and First Aid certification within three (3) months of date of hire.
Special Considerations:
- Subject to potentially life-threatening circumstances and/or physical bodily harm.
- Overall stamina and physical condition to perform moderate to strenuous physical activity. Must receive medical clearance from a District assigned Medical Examiner to perform functions of the job. Medical evaluation will include a physical examination, evaluation of heart and cardiovascular system, vision and hearing screenings.
- Subject to year-round random drug testing.
- Subject to performing bike patrol by riding a bicycle for extended periods of time.
- Subject to both inside and outside environments.
- Physical agility to maintain mobility from site to site.
- Occasionally lift, carry and/or move object(s) weighing ≤ 50 lbs. Lifting assistance is required when lifting ≥ 50 lbs.
- Subject to a modified/flexible work schedule.
- Subject to loud noises.
- Subject to prolonged seated positions and subject to prolonged standing and walking positions.
- Vision and sight (corrected if necessary) to perform functions of the job.
- Officers are expected to work a minimum of 240 hours a year.
- Officers are requested to be available to work a minimum of two (2) weekends a month. Weekend shifts are shifts scheduled on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.