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  • Moraine Valley Community College
  • Palos Hills, Illinois 60465 United States View Map

Summary

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Police Officer (Full-time)

Classification Title

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 5 years' experience.Background in law enforcement training and or investigations 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. A background in investigations or law enforcement training, while not required, will be preferred.

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. 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
Full Time

Hours

40 hours per week - rotating shifts as needed

Salary/Wage
$25.60/hour

Hourly/Salary
Hourly

Benefits

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

Health, Dental, Vision
Life insurance; Optional life
Disability insurance;
Tuition reimbursement
MVCC Tuition waiver
SURS Retirement plan
Vacation Days
Holidays
Sick Leave
Personal days
Bereavement days
Tax-sheltered annuity plans

Visit the benefits site to learn more about specific benefits for this category at morainevalley.edu/hr

Review of Applications Begins
10/16/2026

Position Type
Support/Hourly Staff

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
SS00642P

Open Date
10/05/2026

Close Date
10/19/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please carefully review the requirements for this position. Please apply online on our web site and submit required materials. Please do not use third party sites.

Job Description

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Police Officer (Full-time)

Classification Title

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 5 years' experience.Background in law enforcement training and or investigations 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. A background in investigations or law enforcement training, while not required, will be preferred.

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. 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
Full Time

Hours

40 hours per week - rotating shifts as needed

Salary/Wage
$25.60/hour

Hourly/Salary
Hourly

Benefits

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

Health, Dental, Vision
Life insurance; Optional life
Disability insurance;
Tuition reimbursement
MVCC Tuition waiver
SURS Retirement plan
Vacation Days
Holidays
Sick Leave
Personal days
Bereavement days
Tax-sheltered annuity plans

Visit the benefits site to learn more about specific benefits for this category at morainevalley.edu/hr

Review of Applications Begins
10/16/2026

Position Type
Support/Hourly Staff

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
SS00642P

Open Date
10/05/2026

Close Date
10/19/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please carefully review the requirements for this position. Please apply online on our web site and submit required materials. Please do not use third party sites.
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