Police Officer

McHenry County Conservation District

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.mccdistrict.org

Phone:

• 815-338-6223 x1237

Email:

• jheider@mccdistrict.org

Application Deadline:

• 10/01/21

Salary:

• Starting: $25.00/hour plus benefits

  (Years of service will be given consideration)

Sworn:

• 8

Position Details

STATUS:

Full-time

HOURS:

10 Hour Shift Work

LOCATION:

Woodstock, IL 

ABOUT US:

The McHenry County Conservation District’s mission exists to preserve, restore, and manage natural areas and open spaces for their intrinsic value and for the benefits to present and future generations. The District manages over 25,600 acres of open land diverse with woodlands, prairies, wetlands, ponds, creeks, and rivers. It provides sites open to the public year-round featuring trails, picnic shelters, camp sites, fishing sites, and educational programs.

JOB OVERVIEW:

A career in law enforcement is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences you can have. The McHenry County Conservation District Police Department continues to strive to recruit the most highly skilled, competent, dedicated, community-oriented officers possible. Our officers pride themselves on performing their wide variety of duties to the highest level of excellence. If you are willing to accept the challenge to become a McHenry County Conservation District Police Officer and seek an opportunity to protect and serve the natural environment and the visitors to our public lands, you may be the candidate we are looking for.

The Department currently offers Certified Eligible Transfers for persons holding sworn police certification**. Details outlining the recruitment qualifications listed below.

**Consideration for years of service credit with another agency will be evaluated for consideration on an individual basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: CERTIFIED ELIGIBLE TRANSFERS

In order to qualify, all applicants must currently be an Illinois Police Officer for one year after completion of a probationary period and in good standing in the Police Department in which they serve, or in laid-off status due to financial restraints only. Candidates must also possess substantially equivalent skills and abilities as a current McHenry County Conservation District Police Officer.

In addition, all candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Confirm status as a current Illinois sworn police officer who possesses State of Illinois certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. (Part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement.);
• Be a United States citizen;
• Be at least 21 years old;
• Education – must possess an Associate's Degree or 60 hours of college credit from an institution accredited by the US Department of Education, or equivalent experience. A Bachelor's degree in police administration, law enforcement, environmental science/natural resources or a related field is preferred;
• Valid Driver's License;
• Reside within a 40-mile radius of McHenry County boundaries/line.
• Must agree to comply with all requirements of the position and have the ability to pass all examination and training requirements;
• Ability to furnish upon request, a copy of the following, to the extent applicable:
• A resume
• Professional licenses
• Training certificates
• Documents confirming work experience
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Transcripts of higher learning
• Military discharge papers (DD-214/Copy 4)
• Employee evaluations
• Any other employment related material as requested or required

APPLICATION:

Applicant must complete an online application located at:

www.mccdistrict.org

QUESTIONS:

For more information, contact Human Resources at:

815-338-6223 x1237

McHenry County Conservation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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