Starting: $79,605 - $111,447, depending on qualifications
Competitive starting salary
Generous benefits
12 hour shifts
Sworn:
9 Full-Time, 4 Part-Time
Population:
2,437
Position Details
The Village of Kenilworth's Police Department is seeking qualified Full Time Police Officer (Lateral or Recently Retired) candidates.
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:
Applicants for lateral appointment to the position of police officer must meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements at the time of application:
State of Illinois Certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board with no more than forty (40) hours of training required by that Board for recertification, if necessary.
Part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement.
Prior law enforcement experience with an Illinois municipal police department for at least 6 months.
Individuals must be at least 21 years old.
Education - High school education or equivalent thereof and, (i) at least 60 semester (or equivalent trimester/quarter) credit hours at an accredited college or university or (ii) possess comparable work experience.
Vision must be correctable to 20/40, and individuals must possess normal peripheral vision and the ability to distinguish colors.
Valid Driver's License.
Must agree to comply with all requirements of the position and possess the ability to pass all examinations and training requirements.
Furnish upon request, a copy of the following:
Birth Certificate
High School diploma or G.E.D.
Transcripts and diplomas of higher learning
Training certificates
Naval or Military Service Board and Discharge Papers
Professional licenses
A resume
Documents confirming work experience
Employee evaluations
Selection Process:
Pre-screening interview
Mandatory Ride-Along
Interview with Hiring Panel
Background Investigation
Reference and Credit Check
Pre employment Medical Examination: Physical Examination (including drug screen) and Psychological Examination
All Appointments are subject to a probationary period.
Eligibility List (Lateral or Recently Retired):
Placement on any Eligibility List shall be based upon the relative excellence of the applicants.
In the event that prescreening identifies applicants, who have certain knowledge, skills and abilities ("KSA") or several KSA's that make those applicants more desirable for the position sought to be filled, the Panel may interview those applicants only for consideration.
Application packets and additional information is available at:
