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Police Corporal - creating a pool for future openings

University/Agency Illinois State University
Civil Service Classification Police Corporal
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Posting Duration 4/6/2026 - 4/20/2026
Probationary Period 12 months

Job Description

The function of a Police Corporal in patrol is to provide basic police service to the community and to act as the Shift Commander in their absence.

Additional Information
University Benefit Highlights:

Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paid benefit time
For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
1. High school graduation or equivalent

2. Possession of a valid driver's license

3. No record of conviction of a felony or misdemeanors as identified in the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705 et seq.), or a crime involving moral turpitude.

4. Eligibility for bonding, if required by the employing institution

5. Successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Officers' Training course as prescribed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Officers' Training & Standards Board, if required by the employing institution. All recruit law enforcement officers who successfully complete this course after September 1, 1984 are required to successfully pass the Law Enforcement Officers' Certification Examination. (Applicants lacking such training at time of appointment will be required to complete such requirement during, and as a part of, their probationary period of employment in this class.)

6. At least 21 years of age upon employment.(This requirement may be further defined by local recruitment, examination, and employment policies, provided age requirements have been met with regard to all other applicable state and federal regulations in this respect.)
NOTE: Persons who have not successfully completed the mandated training course approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Officers' Training & Standards Board in the use of a suitable type of firearm, must complete the course as a part of their probationary period. No appointed police officers are authorized to carry a service weapon until successfully completing such training.

7. One (1) year of experience as a police officer in a federal, state, county, college or university, municipal, or public institutional police organization having a recognized merit system

8. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.

9. Offer contingent upon a psychological assessment.

10. Offer contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment drug screen/test.


Salary

$38.88 per hour - See special instructions


Links

ISU Jobs Website


Contact Information


University/Agency Illinois State University
Department/College Human Resources
Contact Colette Homan
Phone Number 309-438-8311
Address
Comments **This job posting is intended to create a pool of qualified candidates for future openings. Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application status.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you meet the qualifications for this position, you will be sent further examination materials and important dates/locations for the testing process. Please note the Oral Board will be held on Monday, May 18th 2026. Please monitor your email.

Transfer scores for Police Corporal from other state universities will not be accepted.

Other documentation such as College transcripts (may be unofficial), or Certificate from PTI showing successful completion may be uploaded under Optional Documents, provided to the Testing Coordinator at time of exam, or sent to Human Resources, Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300.

In order to be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation, such as a DD-214, may be faxed, mailed, or delivered to Human Resources prior to the examination or provided at the time of testing in order to receive the maximum eligible points:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Breanna Crippen
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

This position is represented by the Policeman's Benevolent Labor Committee.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.
*See Police Officer & Police Corporal contract, pages 25 & 26: Schedule A, Section 1C

Link: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/managers/labor-relations/union/