Police Officer - Lateral

The Blue Line; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Waukegan Police Department is seeking experienced Police Officers for lateral appointment. The department has an authorized strength of 165 sworn officers who are committed to partnering with the community to reduce crime and ensure the safety of our citizens.

Minimum qualifications include IL certification, being 21 years old, U.S. citizen or legal resident, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Illinois certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board as a law enforcement officer.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• United States Citizen or Legal Resident of the United States.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Currently employed for at least two years as a full-time sworn, certified law enforcement officer by a State, County, University or local agency.
• Be able to pass psychological, medical and drug tests and extensive background examinations.
• Be of good moral character.

Responsibilities

• Patrol duties and investigations.
• Engage in traffic duties, K9, and community policing.
• Participate in major crime scenes, major crash and drone units.

Skills

Two years sworn officer experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Contact Information

www.waukeganil.gov/460/Police-Jobs-and-Recruitment

Address

Waukegan Police Department 101 N. West Street Waukegan, IL 60085

Website

www.waukeganil.gov/460/Police-Jobs-and-Recruitment

Phone

847-599-2559

Position Information

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Salary

Starting: $79,049.58 - $120,997.87

Sworn

165

Population

89,078

Position Details

Application Open

IMMEDIATELY

Application Link

https://www.waukeganil.gov/913/Lateral-Transfer-Applications

Job Description

The City of Waukegan Police Department is seeking experienced Police Officers for lateral appointment. The Waukegan Police Department has an authorized strength of 165 sworn officers who are committed to partnering with the community to reduce crime and ensure the safety of our citizens.

Areas of Work

• Patrol
• Investigations
• Traffic
• K9
• Community Crimes Division
• Major Crime Scene Unit
• Major Crash Unit
• Drone
• Neighborhood policing

Additional Assignments

• NIPAS EST
• Mobile Field Force
• Regional federal task forces

Minimum Qualifications

• State of Illinois certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board as a law enforcement officer (part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement).
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• United States Citizen or Legal Resident of the United States.
• Education – High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience – Currently employed for at least two (2) years as a full time sworn, certified law enforcement officer by a State, County, University or local law enforcement agency. Applicants must be in good standing with the agency in which they serve. (Part-time certification as a law enforcement officers does not meet this requirement).
• Possess the particular knowledge, skills, abilities, and level of experience required pursuant to the call for qualified lateral appointment applicants. A person currently ranked on an eligible register for entry level Police Officer may apply for a lateral appointment.
• Be able to successfully pass a psychological screening, medical and drug test, and extensive personal interview and background examinations.
• Be of good moral character.

Applicants Qualification Note

Applicants who meet these minimum qualifications and are selected for lateral appointment shall complete the entry process before receiving an offer of employment.

Entry Process

• Oral interviews.
• Applicant experience verification.
• Background investigation.
• Psychological examination.
• Medical examination and drug screening.

Field Training and Probation

After appointment, selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a field training program and probationary period as provided in the applicable collective bargaining agreement for Police Officers.