Lateral Police Officer

River Forest Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.vrf.us/departments/Careers/Lateral-Certified-Police-Officer.html

Phone:

• 708-714-3561

Application Deadline:

• 11/07/22
• by 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting:

  • 2 to 5 years of qualifying service: $79,200
  • over 5 years of qualifying service: $83,160

  Top Patrol Salary: $106,286

  Sergeant Salary: $122,231

  ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION OPPORTUNITIES:

  • SPECIALIST PAY- Annually
  • Corporal - $3,120
  • Field Training Officer - $1,500
  • Vehicle Officer-in-Charge - $1,500 
  • Detective - $1,500 
  • Training Officer - $1,500 
  • School Resource Officer - $1,500
  • EDUCATION INCENTIVE: Officers are eligible for this benefit only after completing their probationary period.
  • Associate’s Degree: Police Science $1,000.00
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Education/Business $1,200.00
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Criminal Justice/Psychology $1,500.00
  • Master’s Degree:  For Police Related Curriculums $1,750.00
  • UNIFORM ALLOWANCE - $800 per year with $425 carryover.
  • SPECIALTY POSITIONS: The River Forest Police department is also able to provide training and opportunities in several areas including:

  Firearms Instructor	Evidence Technician
  Armorer	Field Training Officer
  Bicycle Officer	Rifle Instructor
  Breath Alcohol Operator	Hostage Negotiations
  Defensive Tactics Instructor	Juvenile Officer
  Child Passenger Safety Technician	Lead Homicide Investigator
  Crisis Intervention Team	Less Lethal Instructor
  School Resource Officer	NARCAN Instructor
  Elderly Services Officer	Peer Support
  Narcotics Investigator	Rapid Deployment Instructor
  Shield Instructor	Truck Enforcement

  Officers are also assigned to task forces throughout the region, including:

  • Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS) Mobile Field Force
  • West Suburban Drug and Gang Initiative (WEDGE)
  • West Suburban Major Crimes Task Force (WESTAF) Investigations Team
  • West Suburban Major Crimes Task Force (WESTAF) Forensics Team 
  • West Suburban Major Crimes Task Force (WESTAF) Major Crash Team

  BENEFITS:

  • INSURANCE PROGRAM - Several excellent program options of health and insurance currently exist in the Village of River Forest. A life insurance policy is provided equivalent to the officer's current base salary rate with an option for the employee to purchase up to an additional life insurance at excellent rates.
  • PENSION PLAN FOR POLICE OFFICERS
  • 5/2-5/3 WORK SCHEDULE; 8.5 HOUR Shifts
  • VACATION PROGRAM
  • After 1 year of service: 12 shifts
  • After 5 years: 15 shifts
  • After 10 years: 20 shifts
  • After 15 years: 25 shifts
  • PERSONAL TIME - 3 personal days off per year with pay
  • HOLIDAYS - 12 automatically paid holidays (If worked, an additional 4 hours premium pay, for 6 of the Holidays)
  • SICK LEAVE - Employees earn 1 day per month and may accumulate up to 240-8 hour days.
  • BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 5 days leave with pay are available upon the death of anyone in the immediate family.
  • RESIDENCY - The River Forest Police Department has no residency or geographical boundary requirement prior to employment.

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Position Details

Lateral Police Officer

River Forest Police Department 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must be certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB).
• Applicants must have been full-time sworn officers of a regular police department in any municipal, county, university, or State law enforcement agency, provided they are certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board and have been with their respective law enforcement agency within the State for at least 2 years.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age at time of application.
• As one of the conditions for hire as a River Forest Police Officer, applicants must possess a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours from an accredited College or University.
• Character Requirements: As set forth and required by 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.
• Applicants must submit proof of a valid Firearms Owners Identification Card (FOID).
• Applicants must submit proof that they have passed the Illinois Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) Test dated between November 12, 2021 to November 12, 2022.

Important Dates:

Applications Deadline:

All applications must be submitted by 4:00 PM on Monday, November 7, 2022.

Apply online here:

https://www.vrf.us/departments/Careers/Lateral-Certified-Police-Officer.html

When applying, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• A copy of your Driver’s License
• Birth Certificate
• College Transcript(s) or documentation establishing your enrollment in a College or University. A copy of your diploma will not be accepted.
• Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Certificate
• Firearms Owners Identification Card (FOID)
• Power Test Card issued between November 12, 2021 to November 12, 2022

Written Examination:

Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 9:00 AM

Check in time commences at 8:00 AM

No one will be admitted into the exam room after 9:00 AM.

Location:

To Be Announced

Selection Process:

Applicants must successfully pass:

• Background investigation and credit check
• Polygraph Examination
• Post-offer examinations to include:
• Psychological evaluation
• Medical examination
• Drug screening

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