Winnetka Police Department

The successful candidate will assist school-aged children in crossing the street at assigned intersections throughout the school year, and will also patrol the Village to enforce Village and Park District ordinances, and provide support for law enforcement functions not requiring the use of sworn officers.

The position requires the ability to safely cross elementary school students in cross walks; stand for long periods of time while holding a stop sign in the air in a position visible to drivers; use verbal and non-verbal signals to keep the attention of pedestrians and drivers; maintain control of pedestrians in crosswalks, monitor vehicles parked in permit or time restricted areas; assist sworn officers with traffic control at scenes of accidents, fires and special events; and perform courier service and other duties as needed. The selection process includes application, interview, stringent background check and pre-employment medical physical.

Minimum requirements:

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
Valid driver’s license
Some knowledge of general traffic safety hazards
Ability to use verbal and non-verbal signals to keep the attention of pedestrians and drivers
Some familiarity with police terminology, regulations and procedures, local ordinances and state statutes or the ability to learn and apply same
Speak, legibly write and read the English language
Possess effective audio-visual discrimination and perception to make quick and accurate observations; color vision adequate to identify red, green and yellow
Hearing sufficient to detect sirens, alarms, telephone and other communications devices

The position is located within a highly structured organization. Strenuous exertion is sometimes required to provide services in emergency, adverse, unpleasant, or unusual situations, in all weather conditions and at all hours of the day.

Prior experience preferred.

This is a part-time uniformed civilian position that requires 20 - 25 hours per week.

Hourly wage negotiable DOQ.

Applications are available in person or at:

www.villageofwinnetka.org

Send application to:

M. Ivins

Village of Winnetka

510 Green Bay Road

Winnetka, IL 60093

Application deadline:

Until Filled