Police Officer

Salary: $111,230.91

Position Summary:

The City of Naperville’s Police Department is seeking experienced Police Officers for accelerated/lateral entry. The Board of Fire and Police Commission will create a second eligibility list of candidates who have previously been full-time sworn officers of a regular police department in any municipality, county, university or state law enforcement agency provided they are a certified law enforcement officer through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board. Candidates must have a minimum of 18 months as an officer in the State of Illinois to apply and at least two (2) years on the job upon date of hire.

Essential Functions:

• The Naperville Police Department employs a staff of more than 280 employees (this includes 192 budgeted sworn positions), whose mission is to provide extraordinary service to the community while protecting life and property. In addition to the traditional patrol and investigative functions of a suburban law enforcement agency, our department is also able to sustain a great number of positions in specialty assignments and collateral duties only typically seen in larger departments. Such assignments include a Water Rescue Team, Special Response Team, Crisis Negotiators, Field Training Officers, School Resource Officers, Traffic Officers and K-9 Officers, to name a few. Recognizing the diverse needs of the community, the Department provides and encourages a policy of professional and individual excellence, which is enhanced by continuing education and training.
• Our officers are educated, well-trained professionals dedicated to working in partnership with our citizens to provide a safe place to live, work and conduct business. The Naperville Police Department is an internationally accredited law enforcement agency, which makes a statement to residents, law enforcement colleagues and other professionals that the Naperville Police Department meets the very highest standards.

Requirements:

• Law enforcement experience in either DuPage or Will County
• Possess relevant specialized training
• Current or previous collateral or specialty assignments
• Positive referrals from Naperville Police personnel
• Bi-lingual abilities
• Supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree (a college degree is not required to apply)
• Other relevant attributes