Police Officer - Lateral Transfer

City of East Dubuque

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.cityofeastdubuque.com

Phone:

• 815-747-3416

Email:

• pmccarthy@cityofeastdubuque.com

Application Deadline:

• NA

Salary:

• Competitive Pay

  $20,000 Signing Bonus

  Benefits:

  • Up to 10-years experience fully credited for salary and vacation
  • 12-hour 2-3 schedule
  • Bonus Program for Merit and Retention
  • Fully Paid Family Health Insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shield Network), including dental and vision (Per Union Contract)
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Uniforms and Equipment furnished
  • K-9 Program and Investigator positions established and available for interested applicant
  • Potential advancement to Sergeant within a year based on experience and merit
  • Department hosts programs for SRO, TRT, K-9, County MCAT
  • Advanced training available

Sworn:

• 6

Population:

• 1,486

Position Details

Police Officer – Lateral Transfer Recruitment

The City of East Dubuque Police Department is seeking experienced Police Officers for lateral entry.

We are seeking candidates who are currently employed as sworn law enforcement officers with a minimum of two (2) years as a full-time Municipal Officer, Illinois State Trooper, or County Sheriff's Deputy. Additionally, candidates who are separated/retired in good standing from a law enforcement agency.

The East Dubuque Police Department is a small department (6 full-time officers) with big department law enforcement activity.  We are committed to continually updating technology and equipment to maximize Officer safety and effectiveness. 

Minimum qualifications include:

• Must currently possess or be eligible for a State of Illinois Law Enforcement Certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board as a FULL-TIME or PART-TIME law enforcement officer in good standing
• 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 writing skills
• Good mental and physical condition, and willing to adapt to change.
• Willingness to work all shifts 
• 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 Honorably discharged from the military.

To apply, please contact City Hall by calling:

815-747-3416

OR

By email at: 

pmccarthy@cityofeastdubuque.com

You may also request an application by mail at:

City Manager’s Office

City of East Dubuque

261 Sinsinawa Avenue

East Dubuque, IL 61025

The City of East Dubuque is an AA/EOE employer. 

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