Applicants Must Submit: An online Parkland College employment application Cover Letter Resume *Please Note: All applicants must complete the National Testing Network (NTN) Exam after application is submitted. More information about the NTN Test can be found at the bottom of this posting. For questions and to request a NTN exam code: Please contact Sgt. Somphon "Sam" Penland at 217/351-2369. Essential Job Functions: Maintaining order on-campus pursuant to College policies, state, and federal law. Providing facility and patron security. Performing parking and traffic enforcement and routine patrol. Conducting investigations. Providing emergency care. Performing forcible arrests as necessary. Documenting incidents. Maintaining a good rapport with college faculty, staff, and patrons. Maintaining appropriate records. Providing assistance upon request. Testifying in a court of law. Wearing and maintaining appropriate uniform. Maintaining current certifications. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. Valid driver's license with safe driving record. At least 21 years of age. Must be a US citizen. No felony convictions; must pass thorough background check with fingerprinting. Must complete on-the-job field training officer program. Pass required written exam provided by the National Testing Network, Inc. (NTN), oral interview, psychological evaluation, physical fitness test and medical exam. The psychological evaluation, physical fitness test and medical exam will take place after a conditional job offer has been accepted. Information regarding NTN testing below. In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment. National Testing Network Testing Information: The Parkland College Police Department offers testing services for the position of Police Officer through National Testing Network, Inc. To fill out an application and schedule a test, go to National Testing Network, select Law Enforcement and sign up for the Parkland College Department. Upon completion of the entry level exam, all candidate scores are automatically forwarded to Parkland College Police Department. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry level exam will be placed on the department's eligibility list. What to expect at the National Testing Network website: Completion of the application process. Detailed information about the testing process. Opportunity to take online practice tests at Front Line Test. Schedule your own convenient test time. Tests are offered multiple times a week, including Saturdays. Take high quality job simulation tests in a standardized, fair testing environment. Parkland College participates in the NTN testing fee waiver program. For information on obtaining a fee waiver, email Sgt. Penland.