Lateral Police Officer

River Forest, IL
River Forest Police Department

Salary: $85,844.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB).
  • At the time of application, applicants must have been employed as a full-time sworn law enforcement officer, for a minimum of 24 months, of a regular police department in any municipal, county, university, or State law enforcement agency, provided they are certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board.
  • Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at time of application.
  • As one of the conditions for hire as a River Forest Police Officer, applicants must possess a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours from an accredited College or University.
  • Character Requirements: As set forth and required by 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.
  • Applicants must submit proof of a valid Firearms Owners Identification Card (FOID).
  • Applicants must submit proof that they have passed the Illinois Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) Test within a year of the exam date. Candidates will be reimbursed by the Village for POWER Test fee if hired.