Police Officer Lateral Transfer

JOIN AMERICA'S GLOBAL VILLAGE

OUR AWESOME BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Paid Personal, Vacation, Holidays, and Sick days
• Life Insurance Policy paid by the Village
• Police Pension
• Medical Insurance with only an 11% employee contribution
• Free single Dental Insurance
• In the spirit of inclusivity, we provide personal days for you to celebrate your holidays when you choose
• Up to $900 in Language Proficiency Pay
• Annual Employee Awards and Appreciation Event
• Annual Employee Picnic
• Annual Holiday Party
• Wellness Events
• Free Gym Membership
• Free Ride – first month of public transportation is free
• We are a qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

WHEN APPLYING, THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED/ATTACHED TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION:

• Copy of a valid Driver's License
• Copy of college/university transcripts OR proof of 2 years of active honorable military service OR proof of 180 days of active honorable combat duty in the military service
• Copy of full-time law enforcement certification

Under general supervision, performs police patrol, traffic control and enforcement, initial investigations into criminal and non-criminal activity and related functions involving the safety and protection of life and property. Promotes crime prevention, apprehends criminals, and enforces local ordinances, State and Federal laws and regulations in a designated area of an assigned shift.

There is no waiting period for candidates to re-apply.

Acceptable candidates shall be placed on a new or current lateral entry eligibility list in alphabetical order, from which the Village Human Resources Department and/or Chief of Police may select at their discretion to fill vacancies depending on qualifications and experience. Acceptable candidates will remain on lateral entry eligibility list for a period of two years.

Effective 05/01/2025, the Hiring Salary Range is $89,903.13 to $ annually. Upon hire, lateral entry candidates may be placed at the contractual step pay level comparable with their full years of experience. Lateral candidates shall be considered entry-level employees in all other ways including, but not limited to, shift seniority and vacation time selection.

Lateral entry candidates are subject to a 12-month probationary period, which may be extended for unsatisfactory performance and/or extended period(s) of leave.

Receives briefing at shift commencement regarding general and special orders and information passed through the chain-of-command, as well as pertinent data regarding previous shift's activities. Receives beat assignments and inspects assigned vehicle and weaponry for operability. Responds to radio dispatched call for action and/or assistance and takes appropriate action, assists allied law enforcement and local Fire Department in emergency situations. Renders first aid during emergency situations.

Provides assistance to citizens whenever necessary.

Performs or assists in thorough preliminary investigations into reported and/or observed criminal activity to include all felony, misdemeanor, local ordinances violations, and petty crimes. Notifies supervisor when circumstances require backup or investigative staff. Provides backup response as requested. Investigates calls of a non-criminal nature to include civil disturbances, family disputes, reports of missing persons and other annoyances. Assesses individual cases to determine appropriate action.

Serves as Juvenile Officer, investigates crimes by and against minors. Explores home situations and provides or recommends counseling services to parents, guardians, and children; maintains liaison with State Attorney's office, the court system and other related…