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Village of Maywood

Phone: 708-450-6309

Fax: 708-450-6354

E-mail: wdunbar@maywood-il.org

Website: www.maywood-il.org

Salary: See Below

Application Deadline: NA

PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER - CERTIFIED

Police Department

Assigned Supervisor

Salary:

$16.27/hour – Certified PTO with under 5 years in grade

$16.96/hour – Certified PTO with over 5 years in grade

Union

Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs general duty police work in the protection of life and property while enforcing laws and ordinances. Conducts preliminary investigations of crime; perform related work as directed.

Performs general duty police work in the protection of life and property while enforcing laws and ordinances. Conducts preliminary investigations of crime; perform related work as directed.

Responsible for the prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area on an assigned shift, or on special assignments in uniform or in plain clothes; position involves an element of personal risk of danger and other hazards. The employee must be able to act without direct supervision while exercising independent judgment in handling emergencies; assignments are carried out under order of superiors in conjunction with pre-described rules and procedures. Valid police officer certifications not required at this time.

Answer emergency calls for service, transport individuals as required; assists other personnel as needed; investigates traffic crashes; write appropriate reports for various reasons; protect and preserve evidentiary material; testify in court; processes prisoners; provide emergency first-aid as needed; make appropriate and timely notifications for hazardous and unusual circumstances; provide information about the Village and it's services; assignments may be on foot, in or on a vehicle, mobile or stationary or in an enclosed area; attendance at regular or extended training sessions; use of force qualifications and proficiency training.

• Basic knowledge of the geography of the Village and ability to quickly and safely navigate from any point to any point within the Village by foot or vehicle.

• Practical knowledge of the U.S. Constitution, State Laws, Municipal Ordinances and Department Rules and Regulations.

• Ability to react appropriately in stress producing situations.

• Good communication skills.

• Ability to see, hear, speak, walk, stand, run, bend, stoop, reach, give hand signals and avoid personal danger as to be able to safely perform general police related duties.

• Work in all weather conditions, including severe weather conditions. Work day, night or in total darkness.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and audibly understand the English language proficiently.

• Must be able to work variable hours, shift work, holidays and weekends as the schedule indicates.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must be able to safely and legally operate a motor vehicle similar in design to the types of police vehicles generally used in law enforcement.

• Must be able to attend court proceedings to prosecute cases.

• Must conform to the Police Code of Ethics.

• Must be able to operate computer equipment.

• Must live within the 15 mile radius of the Village of Maywood and maintain residency requirement throughout employment.

• Must pass a background check/physical examination and other requirements of the hiring process.

• Successful completion of High School Degree or the equivalent is required.

• Higher education is desired and Spanish/Bilingual or proficiency in another language is desired.

• Meet the requirements of The Illinois Law Enforcement Standards and Training Board. 

• Valid Police Officer certification is required.

• Felony convictions.

• Certain Misdemeanor convictions that could create a discredit to the policing agency.

• Not passing a background check, medical or other requirements as part of the hiring process. Inability to comply with any portion of this job description.

• Engaging in any conduct or activity that would discredit the policing agency and/or the Village or violating policies and procedures of the police department or Village of Maywood.

• Non-compliance with residency requirement.

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