Lateral Hire Police Officer

Village of University Park

c/o C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.copsandfiretesting.com

Phone:

• 847-310-2677

Application Deadline:

• 08/10/22
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Less than 6 years experience: $78,118

  6+ years experience: $82, 024

  $5,000 incentive is also being offered after probationary period is completed.

Sworn:

• 20

Population:

• 7,139

Position Details

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the Village of University Park are now accepting applications for the position of Lateral Hire Police Officer.

Recruiting is being conducted for an immediate need to hire four (4) Officers.

The University Park Police Department’s mission is to provide the community with professional police services in a partnership with the citizens while respecting the rights and dignity of all persons.  They demonstrate their commitment in protecting and serving their citizens while providing the quality of life identified for a safe and growing village.

Applications are available at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

Applications will be online for purchase until 8/10/22 – 2:00 PM

The deadline for returning completed applications is:

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 by 4:00 PM

All applications must be returned to the office of:

C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service

ATTN: University Park PD - Lateral

200 W. Higgins Road, Suite 201

Schaumburg, IL 60195

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Citizenship:  Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Driver’s License:  Must possess a valid Driver’s License at the time of application with the ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License upon time of hire.
• Experience: Must be currently employed as a certified full-time, sworn officer of a regular police department in any municipal, county, university, or State law enforcement agency, provided they are certified by the Illinois Training and Standards Board as a Law Enforcement Officer or Deputy Sheriff and have been with their respective law enforcement agency, in good standards, for at least two (2) continuous years.
• Education:  Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement.
• Residence:  Must reside within a (30) mile radius of the University Park Village Hall within one year of your employment date.
• Character:  Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral character described in State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6.
• Testing:  Must be able to successfully complete all phases of testing.

All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.

Additional information will be provided in the packet which can be downloaded at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

There is a $25.00 non-refundable application fee.  Applications are NOT available at the University Park Police Department or Village Hall.

Applicants must attend the mandatory orientation and test date:

Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination:

Saturday, August 27, 2022

Registration starts at 12:30 PM

Orientation – 1:00 PM

Written Examination immediately following the Orientation

Location:

90 Town Center

University Park, IL 60484

All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of University Park, which is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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