Police Officer - Entry Level

Deerfield Police Department

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Contact Information

Address:

Deerfield Police Department
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, IL 60015-3206

Phone:

  • 847-945-8636

Fax:

  • 847-945-5080

Position Information

Application Deadline:

  • 12/26/24

Salary:

  • $91,136 - $126,051

    Why choose us:

    • Ample Training Opportunities
    • Career Development
    • Generous Paid Time Off
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Strong Community Support
    • Employee Wellness Program
    • Peer Support
    • On-Site Fitness Center

    Specialty Assignment Opportunities:

    • Drone Unit
    • Investigations
    • Regional Task Forces (MEG, MCAT, LCMCTF, NIPAS, NORTAF)
    • School Resource Officer
    • Bike Unit
    • Honor Guard
    • Firearms Instructor/Range Officer

Sworn:

  • 43

Population:

  • 19,196

Position Details

The Village of Deerfield Police Department is seeking applications for Entry Level Police Officers.

Applications for initial consideration should be submitted by:

December 26, 2024

Minimum Requirements for Police Officer:

Applicants for the position of Police Officer must met the following minimum qualifications and requirements at the time of application:

  • A citizen of the United States with a valid Driver’s License
  • At least 21 years of age but not yet 35 at time of application
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college OR at least 60 semester hours of college level course work AND minimum of two years full time sworn law enforcement experience (not including security agency experience)
  • A valid POWER test card dated within six months of time of exam
  • Agree to comply with all requirements of the position and have the ability to attend and pass all phases of testing
  • Possess good moral character suitable to the role of a law enforcement officer
  • Pass a thorough character and background investigation, which shall include a polygraph test, psychological assessment and medical examination

How to Apply:

Testing Information:

A mandatory in-person written exam will be administered in Deerfield on:

January 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Applicants who successfully meet the qualifications for the position will be sent details about the written exam via email no later than December 27, 2024. At the written examination applicants must provide proof of successful completion of the POWER test within the last six months. POWER Cards accepted from NIPSTA, Joliet Junior College and Southwest Illinois College. See those organizations for upcoming test dates/time and registration information.

Applicants who successfully pass the written examination will be scheduled for an in-person oral interview with the Board of Police Commissioners and an Eligibility List will be established.

Department Overview:

The Deerfield Police Department is a nationally accredited agency and is staffed by 43 sworn police officers and 15 civilians, including Social Service Providers. It is the mission of the Deerfield Police Department to provide professional and ethical services through partnership with citizens and proactively identifying risks to Deerfield's quality of life.

The Deerfield Police Department strongly believes in the philosophy of Community Policing. We hope that by incorporating the theories of Community Policing within the department, the community will form a partnership with their police and both community members and police officers can work together to form a safe and vibrant community.

Village Information:

The Village of Deerfield (population 19,196) is located in Lake County with a portion in Cook County and covers an area of approximately 7.0 square miles. The Village is bordered to the west by Riverwoods, Highland Park to the east, Northbrook to the south and by Bannockburn and Lake Forest to the north. The Village is 27 miles from the Chicago Loop. The Illinois Tri-State Toll-road (Interstate 94) runs through the western part of the Village and the Toll-road spur connecting the Tri-State Toll-road and Eden’s Expressway (four miles east) is the approximate southern boundary of the Village.

The Village of Deerfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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