Police Officer - Lateral Entry

Application packets are available at:

https://www.mundelein.org/government/police/department/careers-and-opportunities

OR

At: 

Mundelein Police Department

221 North Lake Street

Mundelein, IL 60060

OR

Download:

APPLICATION PACKET

RETURN COMPLETED Application Packet and required materials in person or by mail to:

Mundelein Police Department

221 North Lake Street

Mundelein, IL 60060

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

Applicants for lateral appointment to the position of Police Officer must meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements at the time of application:

• State of Illinois certification or waiver by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board with no more than forty (40) hours of training required by that Board for recertification, if necessary. (Part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement.)
• Must be a legal resident of the United States
• Individuals must be at least 21 years old.
• Education - High school education or equivalent thereof.
• Experience – Must have previously been a full-time sworn Police Officer in any municipal, county, university, or state law enforcement agency, provided they are certified or have the ability to be certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and have been previously employed as a law enforcement officer within the last two (2) years.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must agree to comply with all requirements of the position and have the ability to pass all examinations and training requirements.
• Ability to furnish upon request, a copy of the following: a resume; professional licenses; training certificates; documents confirming work experience; birth certificate; high school diploma or GED certificate; transcripts of higher learning; naval or military service board and discharge papers (DD-214); employee evaluations; and any other employment related material as requested or required. 

If you have specific questions on any of these items, or about Mundelein in general, please feel free to contact the Fire and Police Commission at:

847-968-3775