Police Officer 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars South Elgin, IL

JOB SUMMARY

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.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary range of $74,518 to $109,003 per year. The Village of South Elgin has a competitive benefit package with coverage that begins on the first day of employment including health, dental, vision and life insurance as well as a health savings account, a retirement pension plan and deferred compensation 457(b) plans. The Village also provides paid holidays, paid vacation and paid sick leave.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Possess a valid driver's license in good standing U.S. citizen and/or alien admitted for permanent residence or lawfully admitted for temporary residence and who produces evidence of intention to become a citizen of the United States. Meet the age requirements set forth in the Illinois State Statute 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6 (upon appointment of employment be 21 years of age and have not reached their 35th birthday, unless they meet the exemptions under the statute). High school diploma or GED Possess no record of felony convictions or crime of moral turpitude Must be able to meet vision standard at time of appointment. Must be correctable to 20/20 with both eyes open, including field of vision/depth perception/color vision within normal ranges. Excellent health.

WRITTEN EXAM REQUIREMENT

(Must be completed and submitted through the National Testing Network (NTN) along with all required forms as indicated through NTN website www.nationaltestingnetwork.com. Interested persons must complete the National Testing Network (NTN) Law Enforcement - Frontline National written exam for the Village of South Elgin . Note all application and requested forms must be submitted through the NTN. To register with NTN, go to www.nationaltestingnetwork.com and schedule a test, select '', filter by Job Class "Law Enforcement", filter by State "Illinois", then select the checkbox next to "Village of South Elgin - South Elgin Police Department" and click on "Continue", next follow the prompts. National Testing Network offers a FAQ for you to review for the virtual written exam.

DOCUMENTS THAT MUST BE SUBMITTED ARE DETAILED IN THE TESTING PROCESS. EDUCATION &/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or

GED. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

: Must possess the following certifications and/or licenses: Illinois Driver's License and the ability to obtain a Firearm/Weapon License.

Job posting:

Closes Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. CST. The Village of South Elgin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A copy of the EEOP Utilization Report is available on request from the Human Resources office.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$74,518.00 - $109,003.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

12 hour shift

Work Location:

On the road