Experienced Police Officer

City of Urbana & The Urbana Free Library; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbana Police Department in Urbana, IL seeks an Experienced Police Officer to join our patrol division. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, integrity, and field leadership abilities and meet the strict training and certification requirements.

The position requires at least two years of sworn street patrol experience, residency within fifteen miles during probation, and pass medical, physical, psychological, and background checks. Competitive salary starting at $78,148.29 annually.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a full-time sworn street patrol officer.
• Currently employed as a sworn police officer and eligible for reassignment.
• Residency within a fifteen-mile radius of the City of Urbana during 6-month probation.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong service orientation.
• Physically fit and able to pass medical and physical agility exams.
• Able to pass psychological exams and a background check.
• Certification by the State of Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.

Skills

Communication skills

Honesty and integrity

Attention to detail

Reliability

Stress management

Team leadership

Adaptability

Public service mindset

Education

Police certification

Job description

• Position Type: Police Department/ Patrol Division
• Date Posted: 8/4/2017
• Date Available: When filled

Compensation: Starting wages effective July 1, 2025through and including June 30, 2026: Starting at $78,148.29 annually The base salary for a probationary employee shall be $1,200 less than the annual salary for a full-time Police Officer.

Are you currently employed as a Police Officer and looking for new challenges? If so, the Urbana Police Department may be the place for you!

The City of Urbana invites qualified applicants for the position of Experienced Police Officer. The ideal candidate for this position will: be able to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others; possess excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and interpersonal skills; have a desire to help and serve others; demonstrate honesty and integrity; have close attention to detail; will be reliable, responsible, dependable and fulfill obligations; be able to tolerate highly stressful situations calmly and effectively; maintain composure and keep emotions in check, even in very difficult situations; be open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace; and be understanding and helpful on the job.

Successful candidates in this occupation will be comfortable following set procedures and routines, and a clear line of authority to follow; frequently working with, communicating with, and teaching people; helping or providing service to others; taking risks; leading others; and working with practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

Position Summary/Benefit Information

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Minimum qualifications include:

• At least two years of experience as a full-time sworn street patrol officer. Non-patrol sworn officer experience, such as jail/corrections, dispatch, or private security work does not count as "street patrol experience" in calculating the total months of post-academy experience.
• Currently employed as a sworn police officer (or recently released or facing release, due to layoff or reduction in force, with the ability to be re-hired).
• No maximum age limit if previously employed by a municipality; or if you have served as a sworn officer of the Illinois Department of State Police; or if you have served as a deputy under Section 3-6008 of the Counties Code and otherwise meets necessary training requirements. Otherwise, you must be at least 21 years of age and no more than 34 years of age (by closing date of job posting) unless you have prior military experience. Applicants may exceed the age of 35 years by the number of years served on active military duty, but by no more than 10 years of active military duty.
• Must meet a residency requirement of residing within a fifteen-mile radius of the City of Urbana within the 6-month probation period.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to help and serve others.
• Physically fit and ability to pass a medical and a physical agility exam.
• Able to pass required psychological and physical exams and background check.
• Certification by the State of Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board or its designated equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently employed as a full-time sworn police officer.
• Successful completion of an accredited full-time police academy.
• Knowledge typicallee acquired through completion of an associate's degree or equivalent college classes and credits or two (2) years active duty in the military with an honorable discharge.

Selection Procedure

There is no written test required for qualified transfers; your application will serve as the exam. All employment applications and supplemental information received will be thoroughly and carefully reviewed and evaluated to determine the level and scope of the candidate's qualifications for the position. Qualified applicants will be added to the Civil Service register for this position and may be called for an in-person interview. All information provided is subject to verification and successful applicants can expect to undergo an extensive background investigation. Your agency will not be notified until you are considered for conditional hire. Failure to provide the required documentationmay result in an application being removed from consideration.

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