Job Opportunities

The Division of Public Safety will continue to be the leader in policing and public service to strengthen our position as an integral part of the University. Our actions will be based on justice, respect, and integrity in serving and protecting our community.

Patrol Division

The majority of the Department’s personnel are assigned to the Patrol Division. Patrol officers are assigned to work one of three shifts to provide twenty-four-hour-a-day service to the campus community. Officers are assigned to patrol specific areas on campus in marked patrol cars, motorcycles, mountain bicycles, and on foot. Officers also use covert and tactical patrol methods, such as plain-clothes patrol and unmarked vehicles when required to address specific crime problems. Patrol officers respond to crimes in progress, traffic accidents, reports of suspicious activity, and requests for assistance. Patrol officers also conduct initial investigations of most crimes reported on campus and are often the first point of contact that the campus community has with the University Police Department.

Investigations Division

The Investigations Section conducts follow-up investigations, handles plain clothes security details, coordinates intelligence information, and assists with administrative investigations. The Division consists of one lieutenant, one sergeant, five investigators, and the Department’s crime prevention coordinator. Officers are assigned to the Investigations Division for periods of time ranging from six months to five years. One investigator is also assigned to the Joint Terrorism Task Force.

Career Opportunities

• Metropolitan Emergency Tactical
• Explosive Ordinance Disposal
• Crime Prevention Coordinator
• Defensive Tactics Instructor
• Joint Terrorism Task Force
• Response Operations Unit
• Crime Scene Technician
• Field Training Officer
• Hostage Negotiator
• K-9 Officer

• Honor Guard

• Juvenile Officer

• Recruiting Officer

• Bike Patrol Officer

• Motorcycle Officer

• Firearms Instructor

• Crisis Intervention Team

• Cultural Diversity Instructor

Salary

• Competitive pay scale

• Overtime compensation at time-and-a-half

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Plans

• Employee and dependant coverage

• Flexible spending accounts

Paid Time Off

• Holidays-eleven paid holidays per year

• Vacation-vacation is accrued at 3.69 hours per pay period. Accrual rates for vacation increase with years of service.

• Sick Leave-sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours per pay period

• Parental Leave-two weeks

• Bereavement Leave

Retirement Plan

• State Universities Retirement System

• Optional Tax Deferred Retirement Plans

Tuition Benefits

• Employees receive a 100% tuition waiver to attend any state university

• Children of current employees (with 7 years of service) receive 50% tuition waivers

10-hour Work Day

• 3-4 days off per week

Wellness Program

Minimum Qualifications 

• Illinois resident

• 21 years of age

• High school graduate or GED

• Valid State of Illinois driver’s license

• No record of felony convictions

• Physically fit

Selection Process:

• Submit application and exam request at jobs.illinois.edu

• The testing will occur in three phases, which includes:

•  A computerized exam

• Physical abilities test (click for more information)

• Oral board interview

• Placement on Police Officer Eligibility Register

• Interview with police management

• Background investigation

• Medical examination

• Psychological assessment

• Pre-employment drug screening

Training:

• One year probation

• Twelve weeks of basic police training at the Police Training Institute

• Seventeen weeks with a Field Training Officer

• Continued training and professional development

For more information please contact Sergeant Anthony Brown at ajbrown@uiuc.edu

The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.