Police Officer

Hanover Park Police Department; Hanover Park (IL); Sur place; USD 86 000 - 121 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Police Pension

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

PSLF eligibility

Gym membership

Transit assistance

Résumé du poste

Hanover Park Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for a probationary police officer position. The starting pay is $86,286.09 with a probationary period, and the salary upon completion of probation ranges from $88,047.02 to $121,454.73 per year.

The position offers benefits including paid time off, life insurance, a Police Pension, and substantial health insurance with low employee contribution, plus dental, wellness events, and gym membership.

Qualifications

• At least 20 years of age and not past 35 by application submission date.
• Associates degree or 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours or military service proof.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing.
• P.O.W.E.R. card within the past 365 days.
• No felony convictions and good moral character.
• 35-mile residency requirement after one year of hire.

Responsabilités

• Perform police patrol, traffic control and enforcement.
• Conduct preliminary investigations into criminal and non-criminal activity.
• Promote crime prevention and enforce laws within a designated area.
• Respond to emergencies and render first aid when needed.
• Provide backup and liaison with State Attorney's office and other agencies.
• Investigate non-criminal calls and assist in counseling and follow-up actions.

Formation

Associate's Degree / 60 semester hours / 90 quarter hours

Active military service documentation or 180 days combat duty

Description du poste

JOIN AMERICA'S GLOBAL VILLAGE STARTING RATE OF PAY FOR A PROBATIONARY POLICE OFFICER: $86,286.09

SALARY RANGE UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROBATIONARY PEROID IS: $88,047.02 - $121,454.73

Benefits

• Paid Personal, Vacation, Holidays, and Sick days
• Life Insurance Policy paid by the Village
• Police Pension
• Medical Insurance with only an 11% employee contribution
• Free single Dental Insurance
• In the spirit of inclusivity, we provide personal days for you to celebrate your holidays when you choose
• Up to $900 in Language Proficiency Pay
• Annual Employee Awards and Appreciation Event
• Annual Employee Picnic
• Annual Holiday Party
• Wellness Events
• Free Gym Membership
• Free Ride - first month of public transportation is free
• We are a qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Documents to be Submitted

• Copy of a valid Driver's License
• Copy of college/university transcripts OR proof of 2 years of active honorable military service OR proof of 180 days of active honorable combat duty in the military service
• Copy of your P.O.W.E.R. card dated sometime within the last 365 days from the date that an application is submitted.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 20 years of age and have not reached your 35th birthday by the date the application is submitted (see the Illinois General Assembly Public Act 097-0251/ Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6) (Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-6) for exceptions).
• An Associates Degree, or 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college credit, OR proof of 2 years of active honorable military service OR proof of 180 days of active honorable combat duty in the military service, OR an equivalent of education and military service.
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing
• Valid P.O.W.E.R. (Illinois Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report) card issued within the past 365 days.
• No felony convictions and good moral character
• 35-mile residency requirement after one year of hire

Elements and Duration of the Selection Process

This position is recruited for on an ongoing basis. Candidates’ applications are reviewed on a monthly basis. Candidates who meet the requirements listed above, pass the written exam, submit all of the required documents and meet the requirements of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6) (Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-6) will be contacted for an interview within a reasonable timeframe. The following are the steps in our recruitment process after all application requirements have been meet:

• 1. Interview
• 2. Background Check (for those with a passing interview score) – backgrounds take 4 weeks to complete.
• 3. Polygraph (once a background check is passed, when we have openings to fill) typically candidates are given two weeks to complete this step.
• 4. Psychological Evaluation and a Physical and Drug Screening (conducted after a conditional offer is made & accepted) typically candidates are given two weeks to complete this step.
• 5. There is no waiting period for candidates to re-apply.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs police patrol, traffic control and enforcement, initial investigations into criminal and non-criminal activity and related functions involving the safety and protection of life and property.
• Promotes crime prevention, apprehends criminals, and enforces local ordinances, State and Federal laws and regulations in a designated area of an assigned shift.
• Receives briefing at shift commencement regarding general and special orders and information passed through the chain-of-command, as well as pertinent data regarding previous shift's activities.
• Receives beat assignments and inspects assigned vehicle and weaponry for operability.
• Responds to radio dispatched call for action and/or assistance and takes appropriate action, assists allied law enforcement and local Fire Department in emergency situations.
• Renders first aid during emergency situations.
• Provides assistance to citizens whenever necessary.
• Performs or assists in thorough preliminary investigations into reported and/or observed criminal activity to include all felony, misdemeanor, local ordinances violations, and petty crimes.
• Notifies supervisor when circumstances require backup or investigative staff.
• Provides backup response as requested.
• Investigates calls of a non-criminal nature to include civil disturbances, family disputes, reports of missing persons and other annoyances.
• Assesses individual cases to determine appropriate action.
• Serves as Juvenile Officer, investigates crimes by and against minors.
• Explores home situations and provides or recommends counseling services to parents, guardians, and children; maintains liaison with State Attorney's office, the court system and other related service agencies for cases requiring further action.
• Follows up on truancy cases and