Position Details
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Police Officer Job Announcement
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Receives briefing at shift commencement regarding general and special orders and information passed through the chain-of-command, as well as pertinent data regarding previous shift's activities.
- Receives beat assignments and inspects assigned vehicle and weaponry for operability.
- Responds to radio dispatched call for action and/or assistance and takes appropriate action, assists allied law enforcement and local Fire Department in emergency situations.
- Renders first aid during emergency situations. Provides assistance to citizens whenever necessary.
- Performs or assists in thorough preliminary investigations into reported and/or observed criminal activity to include all felony, misdemeanor, local ordinances violations, and petty crimes.
- Notifies supervisor when circumstances require backup or investigative staff.
- Provides backup response as requested.
- Investigates calls of a non-criminal nature to include civil disturbances, family disputes, reports of missing persons and other annoyances.
- Assesses individual cases to determine appropriate action.
- Serves as Juvenile Officer, investigates crimes by and against minors.
- Explores home situations and provides or recommends counseling services to parents, guardians, and children; maintains liaison with State Attorney's office, the court system and other related service agencies for cases requiring further action.
- Follows up on truancy cases and problem minors.
- Apprehends, arrests, and transports suspects to police holding facility for booking and temporary incarceration. Performs booking of suspects according to established procedures and releases authorized personnel.
- Transports offenders to and from County Jail facilities as necessary.
- Patrols assigned areas by vehicle or on foot, serving as a visible deterrent to crime and remaining alert to special problems in regard to crime prevention and possible criminal activity.
- Checks business establishments, dwellings and other buildings for signs of illegal entry.
- Provides information and assistance to general public and investigates suspicious activity or situations.
- Enforces Village traffic ordinances, regulates traffic, serving as a visible deterrent, promotes traffic safety, performs speed control activities, issues citations to violators of the Illinois Motors Vehicle Code and the Municipal Code for the Village of Hanover Park.
- Arrests or warns persons guilty of violating motor vehicle regulations and safe driving practices.
- Monitors passing traffic to detect stolen vehicles and arrests drivers where ownership is not apparent.
- Prepares, maintains, and forwards all requisite reports and records of activities.
- Reviews all reports and sources of information that aid in the proper disposition of assigned cases.
- Prepares cases for court presentation and provides relevant testimony in court.
- Performs community relations duties as assigned, speaks to school and community group and individuals on a variety of police-related topics for the promotion of crime prevention.
- Provides road information and assistance to motorists.
Please apply on the Village of Hanover Park website:
www.hpiljobs.org
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- At least 20 years of age and have not reached your 35th birthday by the date the application is submitted (see the Illinois General Assembly Public Act 097-0251/ Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6) (Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-6) for exceptions).
- An Associates Degree, or 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college credit, OR proof of 2 years of active honorable military service OR proof of 180 days of active honorable combat duty in the military service, OR an equivalent of education and military service.
- Valid Driver's License in good standing
- Valid P.O.W.E.R. (Illinois Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report) card issued within the past 365 days.
- No felony convictions and good moral character
- 35-mile residency requirement after one year of hire
WRITTEN EXAM REQUIREMENT:
Must be completed and submitted through the National Testing Network (NTN) along with a Village of Hanover Park job application though our website to be considered.
Interested persons must complete the Village of Hanover Park job application and take the National Testing Network (NTN) Law Enforcement - Frontline National written exam for the Village of Hanover Park.
ELEMENTS AND DURATION OF THE SELECTION PROCESS:
This position is recruited for on an ongoing basis. Candidates' applications are reviewed on a monthly basis. Candidates who meet the requirements listed above, pass the written exam, submit all of the required documents and meet the requirements of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6) (Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-6) will be contacted for an interview within a reasonable timeframe.
The following are the steps in our recruitment process after all application requirements have been meet:
- Interview
- Background Check (for those with a passing interview score) – backgrounds take 4 weeks to complete.
- Polygraph (once a background check is passed, when we have openings to fill) typically candidates are given two weeks to complete this step.
- Psychological Evaluation and a Physical and Drug Screening (conducted after a conditional offer is made & accepted) typically candidates are given two weeks to complete this step. There is no waiting period for candidates to re-apply.
EDUCATION &/OR EXPERIENCE:
Associates degree or 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college credit from an accredited degree granting college or university as listed in the current edition of Accredited Institutions of Post-secondary Education published by the American Council on Education (courses from a trade school and/or technical school are not applicable toward the required college credit)
OR
2 years active military experience
OR
The equivalent of both; plus certification of training by an accredited school of law enforcement in the State of Illinois within six months of the date of initial employment.
Bi-Lingual Fluency is a plus.
DOCUMENTS THAT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH AN APPLICATION AND ATTACHED TO IT:
- Copy of a valid Driver's License
- Copy of college/university transcripts OR proof of 2 years of active honorable military service OR proof of 180 days of active honorable combat duty in the military service
- Copy of your P.O.W.E.R. card dated sometime within the last 365 days from the date that an application is submitted.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must possess the following certifications and/or licenses:
- Illinois Driver's License
- The ability to obtain a Firearm/Weapon License.
The Village of Hanover Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
