Certified Police Officer

City of Sycamore

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.cityofsycamore.com

Phone:

• 815-895-0786

Email:

• mpeck@cityofsycamore.com

Application Deadline:

• Until Filled

Salary:

• Starting: $61,966 - $81,719

  Benefits:

  • Excellent health benefits
  • Downstate Pension Fund
  • Education Incentive
  • Firearm Certification Stipend
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • et. al

Sworn:

• 35

Population:

• 17,600

Position Details

The position of Patrol Officer is assigned to the Police Department and is a sworn officer responsible for performing police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation and related law enforcement activities. The position exercises judgment concerning operational procedures, department priorities and activities.

This position requires consistent attention and commitment to the mission and policies of the Sycamore Police Department.

• Detect criminal activity, safety hazards, traffic violations, persons needing assistance, and take reasonable and appropriate action.
• Obtain extensive knowledge of the municipality including geographic locations, business locations and problem areas with the goal of gaining knowledge of neighborhood routines, potential problem areas, and known offenders.
• Conduct requested and self-initiated security inspections of buildings, homes, public areas and other geographic locations and make recommendations for reducing risk.
• Design, present and coordinate crime prevention programs and activities.
• Maintain a cooperative relationship with community members, school officials, and neighborhood groups. 

Qualifications:

• Permanent, legal resident of the United States.
• Must be a certified Police Officer (Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board).
• Actively employed as full-time officer by law enforcement agency for at least 2 years and within the last 12 months.
• Binocular vision correctable to 20/20.
• Valid Illinois Drivers license.
• High School diploma or equivalent and 60 hours of college coursework.
• Ability to meet job related physical requirements.
• Residency within 20 miles of the DeKalb County Courthouse by end of probation.

Application Process:

The application form is available in:

Human Resources Office
Sycamore Center
308 W. State Street

AND

Police Department
535 DeKalb Avenue

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday – Friday

It can also be found on the City’s website at:

www.cityofsycamore.com

OR

Police Department’s website:

www.sycamorepd.com

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