Police Patrol Officer Lateral
Salary: $87,652.17 ANNUALLY
Position Summary:
The Springfield Police Department is now accepting applications for the Lateral Entry Police Patrol Officer Examination Process. We are seeking experienced and dedicated law enforcement professionals to join our team and serve the Springfield community with integrity, professionalism, and commitment.
Requirements:
- Current Certified Police Officer: Must hold certification as a law enforcement officer.
- Academy Graduate: Must have successfully graduated from an accredited law enforcement academy.
- Illinois Certification: Must be certified in Illinois as a full-time peace officer or eligible for certification through waiver as an out-of-state candidate.
- Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience as a sworn police officer.
- Examination & Hiring Process: Must successfully complete all components of the examination and hiring process as prescribed by the Springfield Civil Service Commission.
- U.S. Citizenship
- High School Diploma or GED
- With soft contact lenses: 20/40 or better
With glasses or hard contact lenses: 20/40 or better
Without correction: no worse than 20/100
Must have normal or mild color vision deficiency (mild anomalous trichromat – red-green deficiency)