Ranger Police Officer (Lateral Transfer)

Lake County Forest Preserves

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Contact Information

Address:

Lake County Forest Preserves
1899 W. Winchester Road
Libertyville, IL 60048

Position Information

Application Deadline:

  • Until Filled

Salary:

  • $34.27 - $52.02/hour

    Anticipated Hiring Rate Range: $34.27 – $37.99/hour*

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION*:

    According to the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, during a lateral transfer recruitment opportunity the District reserves the right to start a new employee at Step B or Step C of the wage schedule. The new employee must have a minimum of eighteen (18) months of full-time service as a sworn police officer and have, prior to their hire, completed the certification requirements of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

    Comprehensive benefits package, including:

    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Life insurance
    • IMRF pension plan
    • Paid vacation
    • Personal and sick leave

     


Position Details

CURRENTLY RECRUITING

Lateral Transfer Opportunity

SUMMARY:

The Ranger Police Officer enforces the Illinois Compiled Statutes and District Rules & Regulations on District lands. Responsible for the protection of the public and natural resources. Provides public relations field support, surveillance, emergency assistance, and assistance to local law enforcement agencies. The Lake County Forest Preserve District's Public Safety Department has a Community-Oriented Policing philosophy and is responsible for maintaining the peace and initiating activities that build positive relationships with the public. The selected candidate will conduct high visibility patrols on foot, bike, or vehicle to prevent crime or disturbance of the peace, control traffic, maintain order, conduct surveillance, investigations, make arrests and provide emergency assistance.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Completion of basic police training approved by the state and local law enforcement officer training board
  • A valid driver's license
  • Vision correctable to 20/20 

HOW TO APPLY AND APPLICATION DEADLINES:

Interest in employment with the Forest Preserve can be expressed by submitting a Forest Preserve Employment Application.

Applications are accepted online at:

www.LCFPD.org

Positions are open until filled.

ABOUT LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVES:

The Lake County Forest Preserves offers an excellent work environment as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and life insurance, IMRF pension plan, and paid vacation, personal, and sick leave. As principal guardian of Lake County's open spaces and natural areas since 1958, we manage more than 31,200 acres of land and offer innovative educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities for all people. Visitors of all ages can enjoy over 209 miles of trail for a variety of outdoor recreation uses, ponds and lakes for fishing, public golf courses, historical and cultural venues, public access to the Fox River and Lake Michigan, and award-winning nature and history education programs and events.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER



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