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Job Description

Police Officers at EIU safeguard lives and property by enforcing applicable laws and regulations and promoting good university/community relations. They work under general supervision of higher level personnel. The typical duties of a Police Officer include: patrols assigned post, investigates incidents, makes arrests, investigates violations of State statutes, city and county ordinances and university regulations; conducts investigations as required, submits reports to supervisors, directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic and enforces parking and traffic rules and regulations; investigates and reports unusual conditions that might endanger the public safety; assists other agencies during emergencies.

Qualifications

Eastern Illinois University in Charleston will be conducting testing for the University Police Officer classification. Candidates must be Illinois residents; be a high school graduate or equivalent; possess a valid driver’s license; have no record of conviction of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude; be eligible for bonding; be at least 21 years of age upon employment; and be able to complete the Basic Law Enforcement Officers Training Course.

Salary

$21.82/hour

Links

Police Officer Testing

Contact Information

University/Agency	Eastern Illinois University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Donna Noffke
Phone Number	217-581-3911
Address	Department of Human Resources – Employment Eastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln Avenue Charleston, IL 61920
Comments	Eligible candidates should apply at https://www.eiu.edu/~humanres/application/login.php no later than October 15, 2016 in order to be scheduled for the upcoming Police Officer Physical Fitness Testing. Successful candidates must also pass a knowledge exam, as well as oral boards. Additional information concerning Police Officer testing can be found at: http://www.sucss.illinois.gov/testprep/police.aspx?osm=c30m. Contact the Examinations Office at 217-581-3911 for more information including any required documentation and to ensure you have a reserved place for the next Physical Fitness Testing in October. Department of Human Resources – Employment Eastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln Avenue Charleston, IL 61920 AA/EEOE