Lateral Police Officers

Darien; Darien (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Darien is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer (Lateral Entry). Candidates must meet specific requirements, including being a legal resident, at least 21 years old, and having prior full-time law enforcement experience for a minimum of 10 months.

Applicants must also be certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and complete Basic Law Enforcement Training. Applications can be submitted via email or in person at the Police Station.

Qualifications

• Must be a legal resident of the United States.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Minimum 10 months as a full-time law enforcement officer.
• Certification by Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board required.
• Must have completed the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course.
• Physically able to perform essential job functions.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of Darien is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer (Lateral Entry). Please read the information contained in this packet carefully, as it explains the requirements and process for candidates. Keep this information as a reference throughout the entire examination process.

REQUIREMENTS

Proof of meeting these requirements must be submitted during the application process described below.

• Legal resident of the United States
• Must be 21 years of age
• High school graduate or possessed a GED
• The applicant must have been employed as a full-time law enforcement officer in good standing in another law enforcement agency for a minimum of 10 consecutive months. The employment may be in any municipal, county, university, state, or federal law enforcement department or agency.
• An applicant must be certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
• An applicant must have been awarded a certificate attesting to his or her successful completion of the minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Course, as provided in the Illinois Police Training Act.
• Must be physically able to perform the essential job function of the position of police officer.

TO FILE AN APPLICATON

Complete and submit the application, sign all waivers, and include the required documents as outlined in this packet to the City of Darien via email to [e-mail] or in person at the Police Station, 1710 Plainfield Road, Darien. For questions, please contact Deputy Chief Jason Norton at [phone] or via the email address above.

All portions of the testing process are mandatory. Failure to attend and complete any portion of the process will result in elimination from the employment process. Applicants are responsible for notifying Deputy Chief Norton of any changes in address, phone number, or email address. All such notices of changes in contact information should be submitted in writing.