Police Officer/Evidence Custodian (Part-Time)

The Village of East Dundee (population est. 3,204) is seeking qualified applicants for the Part-Time Officer/Evidence Custodian.

The weekly work schedule will be negotiable.

Village of East Dundee, a home rule community as defined by the Illinois Constitution, is located approximately 35 miles west of the City of Chicago, primarily in Kane County with a small portion in Cook County. East Dundee encompasses approximately 3.1 square miles. The Fox River is the western border of the Village and the Fox River Bike Trail runs through the Village's historic downtown district. Residents and visitors of East Dundee can enjoy an array of dining, retail, social and outdoor activities, including Santa's Village Azoosment & Water Park. A picturesque historic downtown, with the former train depot (now a visitor center) in the heart of the district is home to many popular year-round special events hosted by the Village and outside organizations.

The East Dundee Police Department is currently staffed by 13 full-time sworn police officers, including a Chief of Police, Deputy Chief of Police, and two Sergeants. Also, there are six part-time sworn police officers, one part-time records clerk, and one full-time records clerk. 

The Part-Time Officer/Evidence Custodian key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Fill in for and supplement patrol vacancies.
• Work flexible hours.
• Control, record, process, and store property and evidence taken into custody.
• Maintain written records that reflect the chain of custody for evidence.
• Dispose of evidence in accordance with regulations.
• Transport documents and evidence to the Crime Lab. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a certified police officer. No exceptions.
• Must have at least five (5) years patrol experience in municipal policing.
• Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and midnight shift.
• Specialized skills and/or ability to speak a second language is desired.
• Must successfully pass the interview, medical, psychological and polygraph exams.
• Graduation from high school, or GED equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively with the general public.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to communicate in oral and written form.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• No record of conviction of a felony or misdemeanors as identified in the Illinois Police Training Act. 

The employment application can be found at:

www.eastdundee.net

Qualified candidates should submit a completed employment application, cover letter and resume by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021 by email to:

hr@eastdundee.net

With the following subject line: VOED – Part-Time Officer/Evidence Custodian 04.23.21

Please do not mail application and no telephone calls.

The Village of East Dundee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.