Police Officer-2026

Salary: $33.28 Hourly

Location: On Campus

Job Type: Civil Service

Job Number: 2600078

Department: Department of Public Safety-SIUC

Closing Date: 3/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Description

WE DO HAVE A SCHEDULED DATE FOR THE PFT: SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026 AT 9:00AM AT THE REC CENTER

Successful completion of the Police Officer examination is contingent upon passing a three–stage examination. You must pass one to move on to the next.

The content of these stages are outlined below:
PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST (PFT) Pass–Fail. Must pass all 4 components.
COGNITIVE TEST FOR POLICE OFFICER EXAMINATION (60% of total examination score)
STRUCTURED ORAL INTERVIEW (SOI) (40% of total examination score)

For more information please visit: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/testprep/police.aspx

The starting wage for this position is listed above. This position is represented by Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council for Police Officer and Police Corporal, FOP Lodge #193. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit : https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/

Employees in positions allocated to this level safeguard lives and property by enforcing applicable laws and regulations and promoting good university/community relations. They work under general supervision of higher level personnel.

Examples of Duties

patrols assigned post, investigates incidents, and makes arrests on view or on warrant violations of State statutes, city and county ordinances, or university regulations.

conducts investigations, as required, and submits reports to supervisors infractions of rules and regulations of the university, State laws, and city and county ordinances.

directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic and enforces parking and traffic rules and regulations.

investigates and reports obstructions in streets and sidewalks, holes, leaking or faulty utility services, or other unusual conditions that might endanger the public safety.

controls pedestrian traffic.

assists local police agencies during emergencies.

performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. High school graduation or equivalent.
2. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Please upload your Driver’s License when applying!
3. No record of conviction of a felony or misdemeanors as identified in the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705 et seq.), or a crime involving moral turpitude
4. Eligibility for bonding, if required by the employing institution
5. Successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Officers Training course as prescribed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, if required by the employing institution. All recruit law enforcement officers who successfully complete this course after September 1, 1984 are required to successfully pass the Law Enforcement Officers Certification Examination. (Applicants lacking such training at time of appointment will be required to complete such requirement during, and as a part of, their probationary period of employment in this class.)
6. At least 21 years of age upon employment. (This requirement may be further defined by local recruitment, examination, and employment policies, provided age requirements have been met with regard to all other applicable state and federal regulations in this respect.)

NOTE: Persons who have not successfully completed the mandated firearm training course, as approved and recognized by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, must complete the course during their probationary period. Police officers are not authorized to carry a service weapon until successfully completing such training.

Supplemental Information

WE DO HAVE A SCHEDULED DATE FOR THE PFT: SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026 AT 9:00AM AT THE REC CENTER

Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available. For more information visit https://policies.siu.edu/policies/employment-non-us-citizens.php

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.

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