Police Officer
Listed on 2026-08-26
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Government
Police Officer
JOIN AMERICA'S GLOBAL VILLAGE STARTING RATE OF PAY FOR A PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER:
$86,286.09
SALARY RANGE UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROBATIONARY PEROID IS:$88,047.02 - $
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)
- 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 your P.O.W.E.R. card dated sometime within the last 365 days from the date that an application is submitted.
- At least 20 years of age and have not reached your 35th birthday by the date the application is submitted (see the Illinois General Assembly Public Act 097-0251/ Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/10-2-1-6) (Ch. 24, par. 10-2-1-6) for exceptions).
- An Associates Degree, or 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college credit, OR proof of 2 years of active honorable military service OR proof of 180 days of active honorable combat duty in the military service, OR an equivalent of education and military service.
- Valid Driver’s License in good standing
- Valid P.O.W.E.R. (Illinois Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report) card issued within the past 365 days.
- No felony convictions and good moral character
- 35-mile residency requirement after one year of hire
This position is recruited for on an ongoing basis. Candidates’ applications are reviewed on a monthly basis. Candidates who meet the requirements listed above, pass the written exam, submit all of the required documents and meet the requirements of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/10-2-1-6) (Ch. 24, par. 10-2-1-6) will be contacted for an interview within a reasonable timeframe. The following are the steps in our recruitment process after all application requirements have been meet:
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. 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…
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