Twelve (12) hour shifts, which give officers every other 3-day weekend off.
There are permanent and rotating shifts, based on bid system.
Ample Time Off
Vacation (80 hours after one year of employment)
Village holidays (64 hours annually)
Personal time (32 hours annually)
Sick time (8 hours per month)
Comp time accrual of up to 140 hours
Specialty Positions
Investigations
Tactical Unit
Traffic Unit
School Resource Officer
Honor Guard
Bicycle Officers
Field Training Officers
Range Officers
Task Force Assignment to DEA
FIAT Team Members
Comprehensive Benefits Program Including
Health insurance
Optional dental insurance
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Police pension
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Interest free computer loan program
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development and training
Retiree health savings plan
Uniform allowance (100% paid for new officers)
Sworn:
51
Population:
33,000
Position Details
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be at least 21 years of age and under the age 35 as of the application deadline, unless exempt from age limitations as provided by statute
Binocular vision corrective to 20/30
No felony convictions
Valid driver's license
Must be a U.S. citizen
Residency within 30 miles of corporate limits of the Village within six months of hire
Education Requirement: At time of filing an application for original appointment to the Police Department, applicant must have attained an associate's degree or its equivalent number of hours towards a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Exceptions: 1) Applicants who were engaged in active military service of the United States for at least two years and honorably discharged, and 2) Applicants who are certified full-time police officers in the State of Illinois
Attend virtual orientation session and pass all phases of testing process
