Experienced Police Officer

City of Champaign; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Champaign is seeking Experienced/Lateral Police Officers to protect the community by enforcing local ordinances and state laws. Responsibilities include patrolling, conducting investigations, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and be in good standing with their previous departments.

Qualifications

• Must meet post-probationary status as a police officer in the U.S.
• In good standing with current or previous department.
• Substantially equivalent skills as a City of Champaign post-probationary officer.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property by enforcing ordinances and laws.
• Perform investigations and compile reports.
• Patrol streets and assist fellow officers.

Job description

This Job Posting is for our Experienced/Lateral Police Officer Program, not the Entry Level Police Officer Recruitment. The purpose of this job is to protect life and property by enforcing all city ordinances, and the laws and regulations of the State of Illinois. Duties include, but are not limited to: performing special details and specific assignments; patrolling city streets and businesses; assisting fellow officers and other agencies; responding to the needs of the general public by performing investigations, problem-solving, following up on leads, obtaining evidence, and deterring criminal activity within the community; compiling reports, preparing cases for trial and appearing in court, and maintaining records for proper documentation. The City has authorized a temporary hiring incentive program for experienced police officers. Please visit the Champaign Police Department website for details. If you have any questions about our Experienced Officer Hiring Program, please call Sgt. Matt Crane at [phone], or the Human Resources Department at [phone] Monday -Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Applications are reviewed weekly; however, group testing and oral interviews will be determined by needs of the department. The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. CLICK HERE for information about the Champaign community as a place to Work, Play, Grow, and Learn.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must meet the following criteria: post-probationary status as a police officer in the United States.
• Successful applicants must be in good standing with the current department and/or left previous department(s) in good standing.
• Must have substantially equivalent skills and abilities as a City of Champaign post-probationary officer, as determined by the Chief of Police.

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.

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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
  We behave in an ethical and legal manner
  We are open and honest
  We follow through on commitments
  We are loyal to the City

• Responsibility
  We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities
  We take initiative
  We act to prevent and solve problems
  We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions
  We hold ourselves and others accountable

• Respect
  We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner
  We actively listen and seek understanding
  We provide a direct response
  We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace
  We are positive and cooperative
  We are willing to apologize

• Teamwork
  We know and respect our roles and responsibilities
  We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately
  We define and agree upon the goals
  We collaborate to achieve organizational goals
  We help others accomplish their goals
  We share authority, responsibility, and credit

• Results
  We take pride in our work
  We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget
  We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance
  We learn from our mistakes
  We innovate