Police Officer (U)

The Police Officer is the primary agent responsible for carrying out the functions of the Southern
Illinois University School of Medicine Office of Police and Security. The Police Officer
safeguards life and property by enforcing applicable state statutes, city or county
ordinances, and University regulations.

75% 1. Police Officers patrols University properties and adjacent streets to detect, prevent
and disrupt crime. They operate a motor vehicle and other related equipment on a
daily basis.
5% 2. Police Officers investigates campus security and safety conditions and make
recommendations to a supervisor or Director of Public Safety.
5% 3. Police Officers investigates traffic and on the job accidents, burglaries, and thefts,
and other infractions of the rules and regulations of the University or local, state and
federal laws and may arrest or assist in the arrest of violators. Police Officers prepare
detailed reports and submit to a supervisor or Director of Public Safety.
5% 4. Police Officers assists local, state, and/or federal law enforcement or public agencies
during emergencies.
5% 5. Police Officers control vehicle traffic and enforce traffic laws and parking regulations.
They issue parking violation notices as required.
5% 6. Police Officers performs other related duties as assigned.

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

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 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.)

If you require assistance, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hrrecruitment@siumed.edu or call 217-545-0223 Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.

The mission of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is to optimize the health of the people of central and southern Illinois through education, patient care, research and service to the community.

The SIU School of Medicine Annual Security Report is available online at https://www.siumed.edu/police-security. This report contains policy statements and crime statistics for Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. This report is published in compliance with Federal Law titled the

"Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act."

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer who provides equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or marital status in accordance with local, state and federal law.

Pre-employment background screenings required.