Special Agent

Vermilion County Metropolitan Enforcement Group (VMEG)

Contact Information

Address:

Phone:

• 217-443-1466

Email:

• kenneth.massey@illinois.gov

Application Deadline:

• 09/30/21

Salary:

• Starting: $40,000.00

  Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Any hours worked over the regular 8 hours will be paid at time and a half.

  You would be provided:

  • Take-home vehicle
  • Cellphone
  • Duty weapon
  • Tactical vest
  • Binoculars
  • Handcuffs
  • Flashlight 

  You would receive:

  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • 10 accrued vacation days the first year
  • $190.00 per month toward health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 10 hours of sick time per month, with the option to cash them in at the end of the calendar year 

  After the first year, you would receive a cost of living increase based on the prevailing percentage.

Sworn:

• 7

Population:

• 76,806

Position Details

The Vermilion County Metropolitan Enforcement Group (VMEG) is seeking an individual for the position of Narcotics Special Agent.

VMEG is a covert / undercover narcotics enforcement unit.

A VMEG agent is a certified police officer whose duties are 100% drug enforcement related. VMEG agents are responsible for the enforcement of Illinois and federal drug statutes.

This position is open to candidates who are already certified police officers and candidates who are looking for their first police job. The successful candidate will be trained in basic narcotics investigation, interview and interrogation, and other disciplines as needed. You would be required to make a two year commitment at VMEG.

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization.
• Must be 21 years of age or older by the completion of your police academy.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must complete an approved 14-week basic training course within six months of initial hire.
• Must not have any felony convictions nor convictions of disqualifying misdemeanors.
• Must pass an Illinois State Police pre-employment background check.
• Must pass the ILETSB physical fitness test (POWER test).
• Must reside within Vermilion County, Illinois. 

To apply, please send your resume to Director Ken Massey at:

Post Office Box 1123

Danville, Illinois 61834

OR

kenneth.massey@illinois.gov

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