Police Officer - Part-time

Job Title :

Police Officer - Part-time

Department : Police Department

Work Location : ALL SITES

Duties :

Under supervision of a Sergeant or instances where no supervisory or command personnel are present, the Police Officer protects the lives, property, and rights of all people, maintains order, enforces the law impartially, and responds to crime and disorder in accordance with established procedures and directives. The Police Officer is the department’s primary contact with the community and is responsible for portraying to the community the department’s mission and goals.

Education / Experience :

Must be a State of Illinois Certified Police Officer with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience.

Background in investigations, taskforce assignments, or law enforcement training a plus. Must be able to pass an extensive background investigation and be able to be certified in LEADS.

Associate’s Degree (AAS / AS) or college coursework preferred.

Qualifications :

Must acquire and maintain a working knowledge of applicable laws and proper police procedures including but not limited to knowledge of the Illinois Criminal Code, vehicle code, criminal procedure, and College Ordinances, patrol techniques, making a legal arrest, traffic stop procedures, firearm policies, criteria for search and seizure of property or evidence and departmental policies and orders.

Must be able to meet the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Academic and Fitness Standards, as well as successfully complete pre-employment psychological assessment prior to hire date as a condition of employment. A background in investigations or law enforcement training, while not required, will be preferred.

Per MVCC Board Policy, the age of 67 is the maximum age for employment of sworn members of the college’s police department. For more information, please see Board Policy Section 7160 – Mandatory Retirement Age.

Position Status : Part Time

Hours :

24 hours per week – rotating shifts as needed

Salary / Wage :

$25.60 / hour (plus exceptional benefits)

Hourly / Salary : Hourly

Benefits :

Benefit-Eligible Police Position

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for benefit eligible employees and dependents, medical, dental, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include :

Health, Dental

Tuition reimbursement

MVCC Tuition waiver

SURS Retirement plan

Vacation Days

Holidays

Sick Leave

Personal days

Bereavement days

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tax-sheltered annuity plans

Visit these links to learn more about specific benefits and eligibility criterion for this position / category :

• Benefit Highlights

Please contact Human Resources for the most up-to-date information

Review of Applications Begins :

07 / 21 / 2025

Position Type :

Support / Hourly Staff

Posting Number : SS00558P

Open Date : 07 / 14 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Please apply online on jobs.morainevalley.edu. Please do not use a third party site such as Indeed.

Upon successful submission, you will receive a confirmation email. Please ensure you have reviewed qualification requirements above. Must be a State of Illinois Certified Police Officer with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience.