Police Officer – Entry

Salary: $82,729.00 – $123,596.00 Annually.

Essential Functions:

• Patrol, respond to calls for police service, and self-initiated traffic and/or criminal investigations
• Demonstrate empathy for and assist individuals who are in crisis, living with mental health issues, facing drug addiction, or other life-altering problems
• Preliminary & follow-up criminal and traffic investigations, interviews, arrest and process offenders and testify in court
• Takes an active role in community policing events and initiatives that build strong and trusting relationships within the community
• Understand and respect racial and cultural differences and treat people with respect and professionalism.
• Develop effective communication, human relation, and tactical skills

Requirements:

• At least 21 and not more than 34 years old, unless otherwise exempt by Illinois statute (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6) – Applicants who turn 35 prior to being placed in eligibility pool will be disqualified;
• Applicants who reach 35 after being placed in eligibility pool will be accepted, however, once they reach 36, they cannot be appointed.
• US citizen or qualified as a “protected individual” pursuant to 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3)(B);
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; high school diploma or equivalent