Police Officer

City of Lake Forest

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.cityoflakeforest.com
• www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakeforestil/jobs/3162820/police-officer?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Application Deadline:

• 09/05/21

Salary:

• Starting: $77,647

  Top Step: $107,040

  Benefits:

  • Longevity pay
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision for officer and family
  • On-site gym
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Ongoing support for training
  • Other voluntary benefits

Sworn:

• 40

Population:

• 19,000

Position Details

To apply for our 2021 eligibility list, you will need to review the online new hire orientation packet before applying.

*No application fee*

Current certified police officers are encouraged to apply! 

The Lake Forest, IL Police Department is hosting a police officer candidate exam at:

8:00 AM

September 18, 2021

Horizon Pharmaceutical (Rte. 60 & 94)

Conference Room

150 S Saunders Road

Lake Forest, IL 60045

Role of a Lake Forest Police Officer: 

• Patrol, respond to calls for police service, and self-initiated traffic and/or criminal investigations
• Demonstrate empathy for and assist individuals who are in crisis, living with mental health issues, facing drug addiction, or other life-altering problems
• Preliminary & follow-up criminal and traffic investigations, interviews, arrest and process offenders and testify in court
• Takes an active role in community policing events and initiatives that build strong and trusting relationships within the community
• Understand and respect racial and cultural differences and treat people with respect and professionalism.
• Develop effective communication, human relation, and tactical skills 

To take the police officer candidate eligibility exam and become a part of our team, you must be:

• At least 21 and not more than 35 years old by the written test on September 18, 2021, except as provided by state law for certain veterans and certain candidates with prior work experience
• Possess a high school diploma or equiv.
• US citizen or qualified as a "protected individual" pursuant to 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3)(B) 

Physical Ability Power Card:

• Proof of licensure of the testing agency will be required prior to the candidate participating in the oral interview
• Valid within 1 year of issue
• Schedule POWER test here:
• NIPSTA or Joliet Junior College
• Proof of successful POWER completion will be accepted from other police service agencies as long as the agency is licensed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board as a valid licensed POWER agency

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