Police Officer Lateral Transfer

Job Summary Join America's Global Village 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 Essential Duties & 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. 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. Interview Background Check (for those with a passing interview score) – backgrounds take 4 weeks to complete. Polygraph (once a background check is passed, when we have openings to fill) typically candidates are given two weeks to complete this step. 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. 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. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education &/or Experience Must currently serve as a full-time sworn law enforcement officer in good standing for a municipality or public law enforcement agency in a comparable position. • Must have a minimum two years of full-time experience. • Must have successfully completed the Illinois Basic Law Enforcement Academy and possess certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board or be qualified to take the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board "Out of State Reciprocity" requirements, to include: a. Mandatory Firearms Training b. Law for Illinois Police c. Equivalency Exam • Must be at least 21 years of age and not reached age 35 years by the date of the exam (see Illinois Public Act 097-0251, Section 10-1-7, D & I for exceptions). • Must possess an associate's degree or 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college credit from an accredited degree granting college or university as listed in the current edition of Accredited Institutions of Post-secondary Education published by the American Council on Education (courses from a trade school and/or technical school are not applicable toward the required college credit) OR 24 months of honorable active duty in the United States Armed Forces and have not been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable or have served for 180 days of active duty in the United States Armed Forces in combat duty recognized by the Department of Defense and have not been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable, OR the equivalent of both. • Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral character. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must possess the following certifications and/or licenses: Valid Driver's License.