Lateral Police Officer

Buffalo Grove, IL
Village of Buffalo Grove

Salary: $83,605.00 – $123,362.00 Annually.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols a designated area of the Village; checks doors and windows and examines premises of unoccupied buildings or residences in order to detect any suspicious conditions; observes violations of laws and ordinances and responds to incidents involving traffic crashes, misdemeanors, felonies, and miscellaneous citizen service requests; makes police presence known in a manner that contributes toward deterrence of crime; gives information and provides assistance to motorists and the public.
  • Conducts preliminary investigations at the scenes of crimes, traffic crashes and other incidents; administers emergency medical aid to persons; gathers and preserves evidence; locates and questions witnesses; writes citations and makes arrests as required by circumstances; testifies as a witness in court. Processes prisoners upon admission; takes fingerprints, photographs, and receipts their personal property; may transport prisoners.
  • May be assigned to traffic education and enforcement; enforces traffic and motor vehicle regulations through visual observation and radar/lidar patrol, issues warnings or citations to offenders; investigates and prepares reports of traffic crashes involving property damage, injuries and fatalities; maintains traffic-related statistics.
  • May be assigned to criminal/youth investigation; investigates crimes and criminal activities involving adults and/or juveniles; conducts crime scene investigations; obtains statements of victims, witnesses, and suspects; investigates assigned cases until cleared or declared inactive; maintains records of investigations and assists in the preparation of cases for court and court diversion programs; testifies in court as necessary.
  • May be assigned to crime prevention/community relations duties; conducts security surveys; coordinates crime opportunity prevention plans; presents public information programs; analyzes community concerns.
  • May be assigned to local school duties; acts as a teaching resource for school community; assists with school security; conducts classes; investigates youth related problems; maintains appropriate records.
  • May be assigned to other specialized duties or temporary assignments with other law enforcement agencies as required. Performs related work as required

Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school.
  • Knowledge of modern police practices and methods
  • Knowledge of departmental procedures, rules and regulations
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances, including laws of arrest
  • Knowledge of the street layout and geography of the Village
  • Ability to deal firmly and courteously with the public
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  • Ability to maintain required records and to prepare reports
  • Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
  • Ability to meet such physical requirements as may be established by competent authority
  • Skill in the use of firearms, communications/data devices, and such other regular and special police equipment as may be assigned
  • Follows safety policies and procedures
  • Reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor
  • Reports all accidents to supervisor immediately
  • Follows recognized safe work practices
  • Receive specialized training in crisis intervention and the handling of persons with mental illness