LATERAL POLICE OFFICER

Village of Downers Grove; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The Village of Downers Grove is seeking Lateral Police Officers to uphold public safety by enforcing State laws and local ordinances. The role includes responding to emergencies, conducting crime prevention operations, and investigating criminal activity.

Successful candidates will be knowledgeable in law enforcement principles and possess strong interpersonal skills to perform essential duties. The hiring process includes several steps, a comprehensive background check, vision and medical

Qualifications

• Must have completed the Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Course or an ILBLTS waiver.
• Be currently sworn law enforcement on a full-time basis.
• Citizen of the United States with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain public safety by enforcing state laws and local ordinances.
• Respond to emergency calls for service.
• Conduct crime prevention operations and investigations of criminal activity.

Education

60 college credit hours

LE Training Course certificate or waiver

Out of State LE Certification or Academy Graduation

Job description

Lateral Police Officer

The Village is accepting applications for Lateral Police Officers. This position is responsible for maintaining public safety by enforcing State laws and local ordinances. Some duties of this role include responding to emergency calls for service, conducting crime prevention operations, and investigating criminal activity. A successful candidate will be knowledgeable of law enforcement and criminal justice principles, skilled in the application of federal, State, and local laws and ordinances, and possess excellent interpersonal skills to carry out the essential duties of the position.

Qualifications for Lateral Entry Applicants:

• Must have been awarded a certificate attesting to the applicant’s successful completion of the Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Course or a waiver by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board, as provided in the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705/1 et seq.)
• Out of State Laterals must provide a certificate from the state they are currently employed with that shows their Academy Graduation or Basic LE Certification.
• Must be currently serving as sworn law enforcement on a full-time basis for a municipal, county, university, or State law enforcement agency.
• Must be currently employed in good standing with his/her respective law enforcement agency.
• Citizen of the United States with a valid driver’s license at the time of hire.
• Successfully complete at least sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university.
• Have corrected far vision to 20/40 or better and corrected near vision to 20/20, possess normal peripheral vision, and the ability to distinguish colors.
• Meet mental, medical, physical, and psychological standards established by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and be able to successfully complete such screening examinations.
• Be of good moral character, of temper habits, of sound health, and must be physically able to perform the essential job duties of the position.

Hiring Process:

• Submit an electronic application with supporting documents to the Village
• Oral Interview with Command Staff
• Polygraph Exam
• Psychological Evaluation
• Background Check
• Oral Interview with the Board of Fire and Police Commission
• Physical
• Vision Test
• and Drug Screening

Required Documents due at Time of Application:

• A complete employment application;
• A certified copy of a birth certificate;
• A certified copy of a high school diploma or G.E.D. and transcript of grades from an accredited college or university;
• A copy of a valid driver’s license;
• When applicable, a certified copy of the applicant’s military service record and discharge papers (DD214).

Salary and Benefits:

$84,893 – $113,371, dependent on qualifications. The pay-step structure maxes at $127,189 and increases annually. Per the union contract, a bonus becomes available after seven (7) years of service, based on performance. The Village provides an excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Review the Benefits Summary for additional details. This position is represented by the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council and participates in the Police Pension.

The Village of Downers Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). For more information or assistance, please contact the Human Resources Department at [phone].