Police Officer - Lateral Entry

City of McHenry

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• cityofmchenry.org

Application Deadline:

• NA

Salary:

• Starting Range: $70,161.80 - $86,517.99 (May 1, 2023) DOQ

  Top Salary: $108,326.26 after 7 years

  Benefits Package:

  • Ten (10) Vacation Days after one year
  • Four (4) Personal Days per year
  • Twelve (12) Sick Days per year
  • 10 ½ holidays per year
  • Furnished uniforms upon hire with uniform allowance thereafter
  • Police pension program
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 457 Deferred compensation programs
  • Medical and Dependent Care Savings Accounts
  • Other voluntary offerings: Life insurance for self and family, AFLAC, LTD/STD

Sworn:

• 45

Population:

• 27,000

Position Details

The City of McHenry Police Department is seeking qualified, experienced Police Officers to join our agency and support our mission: To work in a true partnership with the citizens we serve, enhance the quality of life and provide excellence in public safety.

Apply directly at:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mchenry

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Be a citizen of the United States of America
• Be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and Social Security Card
• Have an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or have completed 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university, unless:
• the applicant has served for 36 months of honorable active duty in the United States Armed Forces and has not been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable, or
• the applicant has served for 180 days of active duty in the United States Armed Forces in combat duty recognized by the Department of Defense and has not been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable.
• Have been previously employed and certified as a full-time law enforcement officer within 12 months of application, either in the State of Illinois or in a state that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board will approve a transfer for certification.
• Have been actively employed as a certified, full-time law enforcement officer for a minimum of 12 consecutive months with a single law enforcement agency.

Hiring Process:

All application will be screened to confirm minimum qualifications are met.  Qualified applications are kept on file and applicants may be selected for further consideration.

Police Commission Interview:

Applicants selected for further consideration will be invited to a mandatory oral interview with the Police Commission.  Only those applicants who received an official recommend referral to proceed from the Police Commission will be advanced in the hiring process.

Professional Examinations:

Qualified applicants who have been recommended by the Police Commission may be further considered for employment but are subject to the following professional examinations in order to be considered for appointment:

• Physical Fitness Assessment (if applicable)
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph Examination
• Psychological Examination
• Medical Examination

Probationary Appointment:

All lateral transfer appointments to the Department shall be for a probationary period of twelve (12) months, with the Chief of Police having the discretion to extend the probationary period an additional three months. The probationary period shall commence as of the first date said individual is sworn in with the Department.

Notice:

The City of McHenry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, whose Police Department focuses on recruiting the most qualified applicants with an emphasis on the Department’s diversified hiring practices.

Any questions or concerns regarding the employment process for the Certified Police Officer Lateral Program shall be directed to:

Deputy Chief Thomas Walsh

McHenry Police Department

333 S. Green Street

McHenry, IL 60050

twalsh@cityofmchenry.org

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