Police Officer
The City of Morrison, Illinois is seeking qualified candidates for Police Officer.
Job Highlights
- $53,685 a year
- $60,944 a year for lateral transfer with 10 years of experience.
- 48 hours of personal time per fiscal year; 84 hours of vacation, after one full year of service; Holiday pay; free medical insurance.
- Officers shall reside within 25 air miles of the police department.
- $300 health and wellness incentive per year.
- Tuition reimbursement to further your education.
- Shift differential.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent; must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license.
- Be of good moral character, sound health, and physically able to perform duties of the position.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with peers, superiors, other agencies, and the general public.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the protection of life and property and the preservation of order in the City of Morrison through enforcement of laws and ordinances.
- Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations as assigned requested directly by a citizen or self-initiated.
- Cooperate in the adjudication of criminal, traffic or civil cases by providing testimony or evidence at court proceedings, inquests, depositions or other judicial processes.
- Maintain broad knowledge of federal, state and local laws and the application of enforcement principles.
Interested persons may apply on the City of Morrison website (www.morrisonil.org).