Entry-Level Police Officer

Village of Antioch

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.antioch.il.gov

Application Deadline:

• 01/27/25
• @ 4:00 PM (CST)

Salary:

• Probationary: $72,238.40

  After 8 years: $120,889.60

  (under current FOP contract)

  Benefits:

  • Ability to participate in health, prescription, dental, and life insurance
  • Uniform, body armor, and duty equipment issued by Department
  • Paid sick time, vacation time, and holidays are per collective bargaining agreement

Sworn:

• 32 (Full-Time)

Population:

• 14,430

Position Details

Village of Antioch Police Department

Antioch, Illinois

The Village of Antioch, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of entry-level police officer with the Antioch Police Department.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Full-service Municipal Policing
• Enforcement of State and Local Laws
• Prepare written reports on assigned tasks and attend court, and testify when necessary
• Community Policing, assist and render aid to citizens, conduct building checks, and investigate suspicious persons, vehicles, noises, etc.
• Uniform patrol, traffic control, motor vehicle assists, and traffic crash investigations

All applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements at the time of application as established by the Village of Antioch:

• U.S. citizenship or compliant with 55 ILCS 5/3-6033
• Minimum of 21 years of age by date of hire -AND- under age 35; -AND-  a veteran shall be allowed to exceed the maximum age provision by the number of years served on active military duty, but by no more than 10 years (max of 44 years of age) -OR- meets the exemptions outlined under 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6 (Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-6)
• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• No felony convictions (or convictions for certain misdemeanors)
• Possess a valid State-issued driver's license
• Possess a P.O.W.E.R. Test card prior to oral interview
• Successfully pass written and oral examinations; a physical aptitude test (P.O.W.E.R. Test); physical examination issued within the last 12 months; psychological examination; a drug screening, polygraph, and a background investigation
• Deadline for Applications: Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM (CST).
• Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination Testing Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Antioch Public Library District. Check in at 9:30 AM. Test at 10:00 AM.
• Application Fee waived by department

Notice to Current (or Previous) Certified Law Enforcement Officer Applicants:

You must meet the following minimum requirements to be eligible to apply:

1. Employment as a full-time non-probationary, sworn law enforcement officer in a regular police department in any municipal, county, university, or State law enforcement agency for at least two (2) years.
2. Current certified law enforcement officer -OR- Able to re-certify per the ILETSB requirements. -AND-
3. Meet the age requirements specified in all applicable Illinois Statutes.

To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please visit the following website:

https://www.applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=690

The Village of Antioch is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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