Lateral Police Officer

Pingree Grove Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.villageofpingreegrove.org/155/Police-Department

Phone:

• 847-464-4600

Fax:

• 847-464-5757

Email:

• admin@pingreepolice.org

Application Deadline:

• 10/01/24
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting:

  • 2-4 years experience: $69,117.75
  • 4-7 years experience: $72,055.25 
  • 8+ years experience: $75, 117.60

   

  Benefits Include:

  • Holiday Time: 88 hours per year
  • Comp Time: Can accumulate up to 80 hours
  • Sick Time: Earn 96 hours per year & accumulate up to 960 hours
  • Vacation Time (0-5 years): 80 hours
  • Health Insurance (HMO, PPO available)
  • Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
  • Ballistic vest provided every 5 years
  • Downstate police pension plan
  • Deferred compensation (457) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  Collective Bargaining Agreement: Metropolitan Alliance of Police – Chapter #564

   

Sworn:

• 14 Full-Time; 1 Part-Time

Population:

• 10,365

Position Details

The Board of Police Commissioners for the Village of Pingree Grove is now accepting applications for the position of Lateral Police Officer.

Interviews are being conducted for immediate open positions and to establish an Eligibility List for future anticipated hiring needs.

It is the mission of the Pingree Grove Police Department to provide services with integrity and dedication, to preserve life, to enforce the law, and to work in partnership with the community to enhance the quality of life in the Village of Pingree Grove. 

Pingree Grove is less than an hour from downtown Chicago.  It is located in northern Kane County which, in recent decades, has rapidly transitioned from agricultural area and small towns along the Fox River, into one of the nations fastest growing suburban counties.  The family friendly community is situated right here in the picturesque countryside of Illinois.

Applications are available at:

The deadline for returning completed applications is:

Monday, October 1, 2024, by 4:00 PM

All applications must be returned to the office of:

Pingree Grove Police Department

C/O: Police Administration

One Police Plaza

Pingree Grove, IL 60140

Applications can be dropped off in person, mailed via USPS, or emailed to the following address:

admin@pingreepolice.org

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Citizenship:  Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Driver’s License:  Must possess a valid Driver’s License at the time of application with the ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License upon time of hire.
• Education:  Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement.
• Residence:  At this time there are no stated requirements for residency declared by the Village of Pingree Grove.
• Language: Must be able to comprehend the English language, both spoken and written.
• Character:  Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral character as described in State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6.
• Minimum of TWO (2) years of full-time experience with a single agency within the last THREE (3) years.
• Must already be certified as a police officer in good standing at another agency.
• Testing:  Must be able to participate and successfully complete all phases of the testing process including:
• polygraph test
• medical examination
• psychological assessment
• drug screening
• intensive background investigation

All individuals meeting the eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.

Applications are ALSO available at the Pingree Grove Police Department.

All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Police Commissioners of the Village of Pingree Grove, which is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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