Employment
The University of Illinois at Chicago Police Department hires individuals when a vacancy presents itself within the following positions:
- Police Officer
- Telecommunicator
- Security Guard
- Student Patrol
Persons who are interested in applying for the Police Officer, Telecommunicator or Security Guard positions can log onto the UIC job board at https://jobs.uic.edu or call (312) 996-0840.
Students interested in applying for the Student Patrol can stop by the Student Patrol office of the UIC Police Headquarters at 943 W. Maxwell Street to fill out an application, or call (312) 996-9001 for more information about available positions.
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The University of Illinois at Chicago recognizes its responsibility to facilitate the participation of all qualified individuals who seek education and/or employment in the University of Illinois system. Equal opportunity shall be provided in the hiring, retention, training, transfer, promotion, compensation, and upgrading of all employees, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, except as specifically exempted by law (Illinois Human Rights Act 775 ILCS 5/1-102). This nondiscrimination policy applies to admissions, employment, access to, and treatment in university programs and activities.
The UIC Police Department invites people of all groups to qualify as members of the department. This policy has provided the university with a police department composed of many racial and ethnic groups working together to accomplish a common mission. It is the goal of the UIC Police Department to develop officers who are professional, open, discerning, capable, and dedicated to serving our diverse community.