Police Officer Lateral Transfer

Hanover Park Police Department; Hanover Park (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Public Transportation assistance

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Hanover Park Police Department is seeking qualified lateral-entry candidates to perform patrol, traffic control, and initial investigations within a busy suburban police environment. The role includes enforcing local codes and state laws, responding to emergencies, and providing first aid as needed.

The department emphasizes thorough reporting, court testimony, and collaboration with the county and fire services.

Responsibilities

• Performs police patrol, traffic control and enforcement, and initial investigations into criminal activity.
• Promotes crime prevention, arrests, and enforces local ordinances and state/federal laws.
• Responds to incidents, renders first aid, and assists other agencies as needed.
• Prepares reports and testifies in court; maintains liaison with the court system.

Job description

OUR AWESOME BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 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)

WHEN APPLYING, THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED/ATTACHED TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION:

• 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 full-time law enforcement certification

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 problem minors. Apprehends, arrests, and transports suspects to police holding facility for booking and temporary incarceration. Performs booking of suspects according to established procedures and releases authorized personnel. Transports offenders to and from County Jail facilities as necessary. Patrols assigned areas by vehicle or on foot, serving as a visible deterrent to crime and remaining alert to special problems in regard to crime prevention and possible criminal activity. Checks business establishments, dwellings and other buildings for signs of illegal entry. Provides information and assistance to general public and investigates suspicious activity or situations. Enforces Village traffic ordinances, regulates traffic, serving as a visible deterrent, promotes traffic safety, performs speed control activities, issues citations to violators of the Illinois Motors Vehicle Code and the Municipal Code for the Village of Hanover Park. Arrests or warns persons guilty of violating motor vehicle regulations and safe driving practices. Monitors passing traffic to detect stolen vehicles and arrests drivers where ownership is not apparent. Prepares, maintains, and forwards all requisite reports and records of activities. Reviews all reports and sources of information that aid in the proper disposition of assigned cases. Prepares cases for court presentation and provides relevant testimony in court. Performs communit

ELEMENTS AND DURATION OF THE SELECTION PROCESS

The examinations of lateral entry candidates shall be job-related and practical in character and relate to those matters which will fairly test the capacity of the persons examined to discharge the duties of the position.

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) typical 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) typical candidates are given two weeks to complete this step.

There is no waiting period for candidates to re-apply.

Eligibility List

Acceptable candidates shall be placed on a new or current lateral entry eligibility list in alphabetical order, from which the Village Human Resources Department and/or Chief of Police may select at their discretion to fill vacancies depending on qualifications and experience. Acceptable candidates will remain on lateral entry eligibility list for a period of two years.

Wages and Seniority

Effective 05/01/2026, the Hiring Salary Range is $92,600.22 to $121,454.73 annually. Upon hire, lateral entry candidates may be placed at the contractual step pay level comparable with their full years of experience. Lateral candidates shall be considered entry-level employees in all other ways including, but not limited to, shift seniority and vacation time selection.

Probationary Period

Lateral entry candidates are subject to a 12-month probationary period, which may be extended for unsatisfactory performance and/or extended period(s) of leave.