Essential Functions

Appropriately and effectively intervenes when unruly, abusive, combative, threatening, or armed persons are encountered.Apprehend and arrest individuals for criminal activity.Complete investigations of any criminal activity occurring within assigned jurisdiction, make arrests, and process criminal defendants as per applicable state criminal proceedings.Respond to routine and emergency calls for assistance. Complete uniform incident reports and other assigned documentation.Assist teammates with and serve as subject matter expert in criminal process.Communicate in a calm, factual, objective, and courteous manner with all persons with whom communication or collaboration are necessary. Coordinates and communicates with community police agencies as appropriate.Provide armed response to any imminent situation that threatens the life or safety of anyone on Advocate Health property.Prepare criminal cases for court proceedings, attend court, and testify in criminal proceedings.

Physical Requirements

Ability to hear clearly and communicate clearly with othersAbility to run, and exert intense physical effort in moving, controlling, or restraining combative subjectsPossess close and intermediate visual acuitySpends majority of time standing or walking with a reasonable amount of bending, stooping, kneeling and reachingMay be exposed to unfavorable weather conditionsExposed to hazardous work conditions and combative subjects

Education, Experience and Certifications

License/Registration/Certification: General Law Enforcement CertificationIssued by (Governing Body): applicable state Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards (or ability to transfer laterally)Level of Education: Basic Law Enforcement TrainingField of Study (if applicable): Criminal JusticeYears of Experience: 2 (preferred)Describe Type Experience: General law enforcement or public safety experience (preferred)Ability to work independently and respond calmly in complex, stressful situationsKnowledge of and ability to apply federal, state and local criminal statutes and case lawKnowledge of criminal processDemonstrate proficiency with a firearm to meet Advocate Health and applicable state standardsAbility to obtain and maintain applicable state General Law Enforcement CertificationAbility to perform under stressful, emergency conditionsValid Driver's licenseAbility to pass rigorous background check, polygraph and/or psychological testingAbility to pass Advocate Health mandated Taser, CPI, and self-defense training