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Village of Gurnee

325 N. O'Plaine Road

Gurnee, IL 60031

Website: www.gurnee.il.us

Salary: $42,841 - $57,411, DOQ

Application Deadline: 2/6/13 @ 3 PM

Traffic Safety Technician - Police Department

The Village of Gurnee is accepting applications for the position of Traffic Safety Technician in the Police Department.

Typical responsibilities and duties include:

• Administration of the photo enforcement program;

• Administration of the administrative seizure/penalty program;

• Operation of the administrative hearing process;

• Traffic safety grant administration.

Other duties include:

• Conducting public education and training related to traffic safety topics;

• Preparing and reviewing reports related to traffic safety and enforcement activities;

• Research and development of grant proposals;

• Other related job duties.

This position requires a high degree of public interaction and strong communication skills, both verbal and written.  Requires ability to perform job tasks in a confidential manner.

General qualifications include:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice or related curriculum;

• At least 3 years sworn law enforcement and community relations experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform in this position.

• Requires knowledge of traffic safety principles, strategies, and practices;

• Knowledge of state laws and other policies related to traffic and law enforcement.

• Requires a valid drivers license;

• Basic proficiency in the use of both Word and Excel with intermediate knowledge desirable;

• Basic proficiency in use of database programs such as Access; Knowledge of desktop publishing software is desirable;

• General familiarity with social media and internet use;

• Current LEADS full access certification desirable; if not currently certified, must have ability to obtain LEADS full access certification within 60 days of hire.

Salary Range:

$42,841 - $57,411; actual salary DOQ

Hours of work are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday; full time position. 

The hiring process includes:

• Oral interview;

• Background investigation;

• Post-offer medical examination and drug screen.

Only those applicants with experience and skills most closely meeting the needs of this position may be invited to participate in the hiring process.  The Village of Gurnee reserves the right to change this process.

A Village of Gurnee Employment Application must be completed for consideration.

The application is available at:

www.gurnee.il.us

OR

Village Hall

Gurnee Village Hall

325 N. O’Plaine Road

Gurnee, IL 60031

no later than 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 6, 2013

by personal delivery or mail

Faxed, emailed, late, incomplete, or resume-only submissions will not be accepted or considered.

The Village of Gurnee is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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