Police Officer

Zion Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.cityofzion.com

Application Deadline:

• 09/15/23
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting: $76,000

  Benefits:

  • $1,200 Annual Stipend for Uniforms and Equipment
  • 80 hours paid vacation after 1 year plus 24 hours of personal leave after probationary period
  • Specialty Pay for Field Training Officers, Detectives, Evidence Technicians, Firearms Instructors, Bi-Lingual and Accident Investigators. $750/each with additional benefit time off for Detectives and Field Training Officers.
  • Additional up to $1,750 / Year Longevity Pay
  • Accrued sick leave program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Comprehensive Insurance Plan / Guardian Dental Insurance
  • Group Life Insurance
  • 457k Retirement Plan
  • Fraternal Order of Police Union Representation
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program for Associates, Bachelors, or Master’s Degrees
  • Additional preference points for college degree or military service at the time of hire
  • Grooming Standards Allow Beards and Tattoos

  Specialty Unit Assignments:

  • Evidence Technician
  • Field Training Officer
  • K9 Unit
  • Detective
  • Lake County Special Investigations Group
  • Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team
  • NIPAS EST
  • Accident Investigator
  • Juvenile Officer
  • Alcohol & Tobacco Compliance Unit
  • Street Crimes Detective
  • Lake County Major Crime Task Force
  • Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives TFO
  • NIPAS Mobile Field Force

Sworn:

• 52

Population:

• 24,655

Position Details

Zion Police Department

Zion, Illinois

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of Zion, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the Zion Police Department.

Please note: You may only apply once per year. If you have applied to the City of Zion for the position of police officer within the last 12 months, your application will not be accepted.

All Applicants Must Meet the Following Minimum Requirements to Apply:

• At least 21 years of age, not to exceed the age of 35, at time of application (or meet the exemption set forth in 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6)
• U.S. Citizen
• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Possess a valid driver's license with good driving record

All Applicants Moving Forward In the Process Must Meet the Following:

• Successfully pass a written test with a score at or above 70%
• Successfully complete an oral interview
• Successfully complete a background investigation:
• Applicants will be required to fully disclose all personal matters, to include agreements and sealed files and submit to fingerprinting if required
• Successfully complete a psychological evaluation
• Successfully complete a medical physical, including drug and alcohol screening
• Successfully complete the P.O.W.E.R Test conducted through any of the following testing centers: Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA) –OR- Joliet Junior College -OR- Triton Community College. A valid POWER test card must be provided prior to hire
• Pay a $45.00 non-refundable application processing fee (waived for City of Zion residents with proof of address)
• Application deadline: Friday, September 15, 2023 at 4:00 PM
• Complete mandatory on-line written examination testing: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 7:00 AM through Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 7:00 AM.

For additional information and to apply, please visit:

https://applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=561

The City of Zion is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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