Probationary Auxiliary Police Officer

Berwyn Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• berwynpd.org

Phone:

• 708-795-5600 Ext 0

Email:

• dgreen@ci.berwyn.il.us

Application Deadline:

• 06/30/23
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting: $20.00/hour upon successful completion of all related training

  Upon successful completion of the Auxiliary Training Course, candidates will be financially compensated up to 175 hours.

  Each candidate will be on a 2 Year probation period.

Sworn:

• 115

Population:

• 55,000+

Position Details

The City of Berwyn is now accepting applications for Probationary Auxiliary Police Officers.

This position is classified as a non-conservator of the peace.

Each candidate will be on a 2 year probation. 

Qualifications:

Candidates must:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be a United States citizen
• Have a high school diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Have a current Firearms Owners Identification Card (FOID)
• Have a valid IL Driver’s License
• Have a Social Security Card 
• Valid Email address

Applicants will have to pass:

• Agility Test
• Drug screening
• Psychological screening
• Comprehensive background investigation
• Aptitude test
• All prescribed training including firearms training;  The applicant will be responsible for the cost of drug screening and firearms training. 

The applicant must be able to work under variable weather conditions and work days, nights and/or weekends as needed. The position may require up to 20 hours of work per week.

The candidates who receive the position of Auxiliary Police Officer will be on probation for a period of two years. Candidates who successfully pass all tests will be placed into an employment eligibility pool. Candidates will be chosen from the eligibility pool as needed and will attend, and successfully pass/complete approximately 175 hours of police oriented training including the State of Illinois mandated firearms training course.

Applications may be obtained at:

First floor reception desk

Berwyn City Hall

6700 W. 26th Street

Berwyn, Illinois 60402

OR

On the City of Berwyn Website:

www.berwyn-il.gov

“Berwyn Employment Application”

**All applications must be submitted in person in order to sign a background check waiver form**

Applications to be considered must be returned with all supporting documentation to:

Berwyn Police Department Front Desk

6401 W. 31st Street

Berwyn, Illinois 60402

no later than 4:00 PM, Friday, June 30, 2023\2

No applications will be accepted after this time and date.

Agility Test:

On 5 August 2023, all applicants that have received an invitation by email, will be required to perform an agility test to demonstrate ability to walk, run, jump, push, pull, drag, lift, carry, climb, and crawl in a specified time.

(All qualified applicants will receive notice by email with agility course details and appropriate attire to wear.)

Orientation:

Upon successful completion of the agility course test, applicants will be notified by email to attend a mandatory orientation to be held on:

Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 9:00 AM

(check-in will begin at 8:00 AM)

Berwyn Police Department Community Center

6401 W. 31st Street

Berwyn, Illinois 60402

At the completion of the Orientation, a mandatory Aptitude Test will be administered.

Required:

Applicants must submit with their application:

• Photocopy of current state issued driver's license
• Firearms Owners Identification Card (must currently have, not applied for)
• Social Security Card
• Certificate of high school diploma or GED
• Any current police/security certifications that the applicant has attained 

An Equal Opportunity Employer:

All City of Berwyn applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

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