Patrol Officer-Lateral Transfer

Willowbrook, IL
Willowbrook Police Department

Salary: $89,808 to $103,911

Requirements:

  • Age: 21 years of age to under 35 years of age at time of application and at such time as the initial eligibility list is posted (unless otherwise exempt by statute).
  • US Citizen: United States citizen, or an individual who is not a citizen but who is legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law or is an individual against whom immigration action has been deferred by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process, subject to the individual being authorized under federal law to obtain, carry, or purchase or otherwise possess a firearm.
  • High School Grad/GED: Yes
  • Valid Driver’s License: Yes
  • Ability to Read/Speak English :Yes
  • Vision: Eyesight correctable to 20/20 in each eye, normal depth perception and no color blindness that would prevent an individual from performing the essential functions of the job.
  • Prior Experience: To be considered for lateral hire, applicants must have been employed, whether currently or in the past, for at least (2) years as a full-time, non-probationary, sworn law enforcement officer by a Federal, State, County or local law enforcement agency. Applicants must be in good standing with the agency in which they served. (Part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement.)
  • Candidates must have also successfully completed the Illinois Basic Law Enforcement Academy and possess certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board or be qualified to take the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board “Out of State Reciprocity” examination. (Part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement.)
  • No felony convictions involving moral turpitude, as specified in 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.
  • Agree to comply with all requirements of the position and have the ability to pass all examinations and training requirements.
  • Be in good standing with the agency in which the applicant currently serves or has separated from in good standing, with no adverse employment action.
  • Be eligible to be granted a waiver of basic training from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board (ILETSB).
  • Agree to comply with all requirements regarding Tattoos and Body Art Restrictions contained in the Rules and Regulations of the Willowbrook Police Department.