Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Police Officer - Part-time
Classification Title
Department
Police Department
Work Location
ALL SITES
Duties
Under supervision of a Sergeant or Officer-in-Charge in 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 trainer 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
Approximately 24 hours per week - rotating shifts as needed
Salary/Wage
$25.86/hour (updated)
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, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:
Health
Dental
Tuition reimbursement
MVCC Tuition waiver
SURS Retirement
Vacation
Holidays
Sick Leave
Personal days
Bereavement days
Tax-sheltered annuity plans
Visit these links to learn more about specific benefits and eligibility criterion for this position/category:
Please contact Human Resources for the most up-to-date information
Review of Applications Begins
05/11/2026
Position Type
Support/Hourly Staff
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SS00613P
Open Date
04/27/2026
Close Date
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.
Position Information
Job Title
Police Officer - Part-time
Classification Title
Department
Police Department
Work Location
ALL SITES
Duties
Under supervision of a Sergeant or Officer-in-Charge in 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 trainer 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
Approximately 24 hours per week - rotating shifts as needed
Salary/Wage
$25.86/hour (updated)
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, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:
Health
Dental
Tuition reimbursement
MVCC Tuition waiver
SURS Retirement
Vacation
Holidays
Sick Leave
Personal days
Bereavement days
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
05/11/2026
Position Type
Support/Hourly Staff
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SS00613P
Open Date
04/27/2026
Close Date
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.
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- Typical pay
- $65,764–$70,413
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