Part-Time Police Officer

Salary: $27 to $30

Position Summary:

Under the direction of Police Sergeants, this part-time position is primarily responsible for performing general police work and traffic enforcement for the purposes of protecting the lives, persons and property of the citizens of the Village of La Grange through evenhanded enforcement of laws and ordinances. This position is typically the first to respond to calls for service. The position conducts investigations and maintain routine patrol activities to accomplish the following objectives: preserving the peace, enforcing the law, preventing and detecting crime, protecting life and property, arresting suspected violators of the law, and rendering service to the public.

Requirements:

• Qualified candidates must be at least 21 years of age on the date of appointment.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required and 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university by time of appointment preferred.
• At least two-years’ experience as a sworn law enforcement officer.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors, as defined by statute.
• Possession of a valid Illinois Driver’s License is required.
• Must hold a valid Firearm Owner’s ID.
• Must be a graduate of a State of Illinois basic recruit academy and meet requirements for Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) for Certified Police Officer or eligible to receive a waiver of training.