Be the View
The Village of Forest View Illinois is currently seeking applications from exceptional individuals for the following:
Full-time Entry Level Police Officer
Lateral Police Positions
Part-time Police Officer
“Some people are meant to be cops, and some people are meant to call the cops.” If you are a sheepdog, apply here!!!
What sets us apart …
- A Chief who doesn’t believe in “this is the way it’s always been done”
- We encourage pro-active enforcement, rather than merely reacting to radio calls.
- Our Administration works to provide the necessary training and tools to do the job effectively.
- We welcome officers expressing themselves through tattoos (no face), beards, baseball caps, molle gear and cargo pants.
- An Administration that is committed to integrating modern technology and innovative solutions into the police department's operations.
- Opportunities in professional/personal growth through various specialized roles to include:
- Field Training Coach
- Major Crimes Task Force
- WESTAF
- Evidence Technician
- Accident Reconstruction
- Mobile Field Force
- Honor Guard
- (More specialties to come)
If you are an individual who is driven, of good moral character and most importantly trainable … turn in an application!
The applicant will carry out a range of responsibilities common to all law enforcement agencies.
Future Police Officers:
Minimum qualifications include:
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must be a U.S. Citizen at the time of appointment.
- The applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Must Possess a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
- Must Possess a valid FOID card
- Good mental and physical condition, and willing to adapt to change.
- Willingness to work all shifts (with an emphasis for night shifts)
- Willingness to work weekends and holidays
- MUST Possess or ABLE TO COMPLETE the full-time or part-time sworn officer Illinois training programs and be State of Illinois certified. Out of state applicants must have the appropriate training and certification from another state that is compatible with Illinois training requirements
- Must exhibit good moral character and have not been convicted of any felony. Persons with a record of misdemeanor convictions may be disqualified from taking examinations as set forth in 65 ILCS 5/ Article 10-1-7(c). Certain misdemeanor convictions may disqualify candidates for a position in the Police Department. This can be viewed at www.ilga.gov.
- Preference to applicants who are state certified and Honorably discharged from the military.
All qualified applicants will be required to:
- Pass an oral interview
- Pass a thorough background investigation, including possible credit check
- Pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, polygraph, psychological evaluation
- Complete a Reimbursement Agreement for costs incurred by the Village of Forest View for the applicant, should the applicant voluntarily leave the police department within the first eighteen months of employment
LATERAL HIRE - Candidates:
The Forest View Police Department is seeking experienced Police Officers for lateral entry.
These are for candidates who are currently employed for a minimum of two (2) years with their agency as a full-time Sworn Municipal Officer, Illinois State Trooper, or County Sheriff's Deputy (Patrol/Road Division). Or candidates who are separated/retired in good standing from a law enforcement agency.
Requirements:
- Must possess a State of Illinois Law Enforcement Certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board as a law enforcement officer in good standing (Part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement.)
- The selection process will include the following components:
- Oral interview
- Psychological assessment
- In-depth background investigation
- Pre-employment medical examination
Forest View Police Tattoos and Uniforms:
Tattoos to the head and facial area are prohibited, however, there are very limited exceptions with approval from the Chief of Police.
Freedom to wear long or short sleeve, whatever makes the individual comfortable year-round. Officers are encouraged to participate in yearly causes (Autism Awareness, Cop on Rooftop, Breast Cancer Awareness, Veterans Day) by wearing custom police patches.
How to Apply:
Preliminary Applications are available online here:
Application can be downloaded at:
http://www.forestview-il.org/
(under employment)
Completed Applications may be dropped off or returned via postal mail:
Village of Forest View
Attn: Full-Time/Part Time Applications
7000 W. 46th Street
Forest View IL, 60402
OR
Via email to:
Records@forestview-Il.org
Providing an application does not automatically guarantee employment. We reserve the right to hire based on our hiring policies/procedures and the successful completion of our detailed pre-employment background investigation and approval by the Chief of Police and the Village of Forest View Village Board.
The Village of Forest View Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal, State and Local Laws regarding employment.
