Lateral Police Officer

City of North Chicago

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.northchicago.org

Phone:

• 847-596-8740

Email:

• NCPDRecruitment@northchicago.org

Application Deadline:

• Until Filled

Salary:

• The salary range for entry level officers in the fiscal year 2021-2026 is between $65,890.00 and $111,223.60.

  Officers entering through the lateral hiring process may receive a starting salary of between $65,890.00 and $90,564.68 ($98,183.43 in January 2023 once the 12 hour shifts are fully implemented) depending on qualifications.

Sworn:

• 50

Population:

• 30,029

Position Details

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER EMPLOYMENT

Summary:

The City of North Chicago Fire and Police Board of Commissioners is seeking motivated and experienced police officers who share our vision and are willing to carry our mission forward.

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*There are immediate vacancies to be filled through the lateral entry process.

Mission:

The mission of the North Chicago Police Department is to consistently provide for the security and safety of those in the City through the management and execution of various public safety operational strategies. We do this by reducing crime, ensuring the safety of our citizens and building trusting partnerships through the professional and ethical enforcement of the law.

Vision:

Our vision is to develop collaborative partnerships based on trust and transparency with the residents of the City of North Chicago and leveraging that partnership to reduce crime and enhance the quality of life for our residents as well as those traveling and conducting business in our City.

Duties:

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates for lateral appointment to the position of police officer must meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements at the time of application:

• State of Illinois certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board with no more than forty (40) hours of training required by that Board for recertification, if necessary. (Part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement.)
• United States citizen
• Individuals must be between the ages of 24 and 40 years of age
• Education - High school education or equivalent
• Experience – at least 3 years' experience as a full time sworn, certified law enforcement officer in Illinois within the last 3 years; municipal law enforcement experience preferred
• Valid Driver's License
• Be able to pass a background, polygraph, psychological and medical test

Application Requests:

Should be submitted to the following email:

NCPDrecruitment@northchicago.org

OR

Call:

847-596-8740

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