Lateral Police Officer

Elmwood Park Police Lateral Application - Village of Elmwood Park

Under general supervision, performs police patrol, traffic control and enforcement, initial investigations into criminal and noncriminal activity and related functions involving the safety and protection of life and property. Promotes crime prevention, apprehends criminals, and enforces local ordinances, State and Federal laws and regulations in a designated area of an assigned shift.

Examination Process:

The examinations of lateral entry candidates shall be job-related and practical in character and relate to those matters which will fairly test the capacity of the persons examined to discharge the duties of the position.

• The initial examination of candidates may include:
• Oral Interview(s)
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph Exam
• Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment may be required to pass the following:
• Psychological Exam
• Medical Exam, Including Drug Screening 

Eligibility List:

Acceptable candidates shall be placed on a new or current lateral entry eligibility list in alphabetical order, from which the Village Human Resources Department and/or Chief of Police may select at their discretion to fill vacancies depending on qualifications and experience. Acceptable candidates will remain on lateral entry eligibility list for a period of two years.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSE:

• Must currently serve as a full-time sworn law enforcement officer in good standing for a municipality or public law enforcement agency in a comparable position.
• Must have a minimum one year of full-time experience.
• Must have successfully completed the Illinois Basic Law Enforcement Academy and possess certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board or be qualified to take the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board "Out of State Reciprocity" requirements, to include:
• Mandatory Firearms Training
• Law for Illinois Police
• Equivalency Exam
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain a Firearm/Weapon License.
• Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral character. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: