Police Officer

Harper College is now accepting Police Officer applications! Interested applicants can learn more and apply using the link below. 

Job Description & Application: 

• View the full job description and apply here: Harper College Careers Page

Qualifications:   

*** Lateral transfers may be any previously full-time sworn officer who is currently certified and can receive a waiver by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board or within another state so long as the State of Illinois recognizes the certification. Must have a minimum of 5 years full time sworn law enforcement experience.   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field or combination of college education and experience or equivalent experience.*  

• Be at least twenty-one years of age.  

• Be a citizen of the United States.  

• Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license.  

• Successful completion of background investigation, drug testing, psychological evaluation, and oral interview.  

* Equivalent experience is defined as one year of college equivalence for every two years of “on point” job related experience.  

Annual Proficieny Requirements:  

• First Aid  

• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)  

• Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)  

• Blood borne Pathogens - refresher  

• Hazardous Materials-First Responder Awareness/refresher   

• Medical examination  

Desired Qualification: Specialty assignments in municipal, county, state or college police departments to include experience in accreditation, mobile field force task force, SWAT task force, major crimes task force and/or prior police supervision.