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This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12616044\ Positio Title: Police Officer - Lateral (CS24-157)\ \ Location: Edwardsville, IL\ \ \ Division: Police Svcs\ \ Apply Before: 00090\ \ Department: Police Svcs\ \ FLSA: Non-Exempt\ \ Description: Description\ \ SIUE Police Services is currently seeking to fill vacancies for LATERAL TRANSFER Police Officer(s) through open recruitment. The SIUE Police Department is a community-oriented law enforcement agency that comprises of certified law enforcement officers and civilian employees. They have full investigatory and arrest powers granted by Illinois law. The department is open and accessible to the university community 24/7, with its own telecommunication unit. The SIUE Police Department operates with the philosophy of providing a safe and secure campus environment, which includes conducting routine patrols and enforcing both criminal and traffic statutes of Illinois. The primary responsibility of SIUE Police Officers is to protect life and property through enforcement of laws, ordinances, and University rules and regulations. They also provide various service-related needs for the university community, such as safety escorts and vehicle lock-outs.\ \ *Key Duties and Responsibilities:*

• 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.

\ Work Schedule: Due to the professional responsibilities of this position, shift assignments and workdays will vary including weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Location assignments are based on University and department needs but candidates must be able to work at all three campus locations: Edwardsville, East St. Louis, and Alton.\ \ Salary:\ \ Minimum Acceptable Qualifications\ \

• 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.

\ \ Supplemental Information\ \ Application Instructions: {https:="" www.click2apply.net="" v="" aegmxrhnkwlkri64lflezj\"=""}\ \ Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.\ \

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