Entry-Level Police Officer

City of Champaign; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 70,200 - 85,800; Full time

Job summary

The City of Champaign seeks applications for the position of Entry-Level Police Officer. Candidates must meet specific qualifications including a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and age requirement. This role offers a competitive starting salary of $78,000, with a focus on community-oriented policing and professional integrity.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must be 21 years of age by date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Pass medical, physical, psychological exams and criminal background check.
• Participate in entry-level police officer recruitment testing.

Skills

Responsibility

Teamwork

Personal Integrity

Respect

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR ENTRY-LEVEL POLICE OFFICER RECRUITMENT TESTING

The City of Champaign is accepting applications for the position of Entry-Level Police Officer.

Required Qualifications

• One time application and transfer fees waived.
• U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States (must meet I-9 requirements).
• Valid Driver's License.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 21 years of age by the date of hire.

Note: Some convictions, misdemeanors or serious traffic offenses may disqualify applicants from further consideration if the criminal conviction history has a substantial relationship to the position applied for. Medical, physical, and psychological examinations and a criminal background check will be required. The starting annual salary is $78,000 plus an excellent fringe benefits package.

Applications must be submitted online to: www.nationaltetstingnetwork.com.

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion.

Contact the Human Resources Department at [phone] Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process.

The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch, and the Illinois WorkNet Center.

Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community.

These values guide our work:

• Personal Integrity: We act in the best interests of the City, behave in an ethical and legal manner, are open and honest, follow through on commitments, and are loyal to the City.
• Responsibility: We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities; take initiative; act to prevent and solve problems; take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions; and hold ourselves and others accountable.
• Respect: We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner; actively listen and seek understanding; provide direct responses; embrace ethnic and cultural diversity; are positive and cooperative; willing to apologize.
• Teamwork: We know and respect our roles; involve others appropriately; define and agree upon goals; collaborate; help others; share authority, responsibility, and credit.
• Results: We take pride in our work; complete assignments on time; evaluate outcomes; learn from mistakes; innovate.