Lateral Transfer Patrol Officer

Applications will not be deemed complete without the application waivers signed and submitted. Signed waivers can be submitted either by uploading them with your application or by email to human resources.us. If uploading documents with the online application, they must be submitted BEFORE final submittal. You cannot go back into the application to add documents once it has been submitted.
HERE for required documents and application checklist. There is no guarantee of an interview or further consideration for candidates submitting an application. Inclusion in any lateral entry candidate screening process is based on the relative excellence of the candidates, reflecting qualifications above the stated minimum qualifications, and the hiring needs of the Huntley Police Department at the time of review.

This is responsible law enforcement work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

Work involves responsibility for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. An employee of this rank may be assigned to uniformed patrol, crime prevention, investigative work, juvenile work, or other specialized departmental activity. Work involves an element of personal danger in the pursuit of duties. Officers must exercise independent judgment in meeting both routine and complex emergency situations and act without direct supervision.

A significant portion of time involves public contact where discretion and tact is to be conscientiously exercised. Assignments and instructions are received in general terms from a superior officer who reviews and evaluates work methods and results through reports, observations, and discussions.

Candidates for lateral appointment to the position of Police Officer must meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements at the time of application:

Candidates that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

There is no guarantee of an interview or further consideration for candidates submitting an application. Inclusion in any lateral entry candidate screening process shall be based upon the relative excellence of the candidates reflecting qualifications above the stated minimum qualifications and the hiring needs of the Department at the time of review.

The examinations of lateral entry candidates shall be job-related and practical in character and relate to those matters which will fairly test the capacity of the persons examined to successfully discharge the duties of the position.