Position Details
The Village of Round Lake, an equal opportunity employer, is accepting applications for the position of full-time Police Officer.
Join a progressive law enforcement agency that embraces the philosophy of community policing and partnership. With 18,289 residents and 26 full-time police officers, career opportunities include specialized assignments in bicycle patrol, D.A.R.E. officer, evidence technician, school resource officer, detective, truck enforcement officer, gang specialist, NIPAS/SWAT officer, NIPAS Mobile Field Force, and Lake County Major Crimes Task Force investigator.
We offer a modern police facility, excellent equipment and training, retirement benefits, comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, paid vacation and sick leave, including holiday compensation.
Starting Salary:
$62,726 annually
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be 21 to 34 years of age, or as otherwise provided in 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6
- U.S. Citizen
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to obtain a valid Illinois Firearm Owners Identification Card
- Good moral character
- Successfully pass a written examination, P.O.W.E.R. test, oral interview, pre-employment background investigation, psychological exam, polygraph exam, and medical exam
- No felony or certain misdemeanors convictions
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application Availability:
Beginning February 11, 2019, applications will be available online at: www.eroundlake.com OR
In person at: Round Lake Police Department
741 West Town Line Road
Round Lake, Illinois 60073
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m.
Application Deadline:
Applications must be submitted
in person at the Round Lake Police Department, 741 West Town Line Road, Round Lake, Illinois no later than April 17, 2019 at noon. Applications will not be accepted by mail or courier and any application submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
Orientation:
A MANDATORY orientation session will be held at: Round Lake Police Department Community Room
741 West Town Line Road
Round Lake, Illinois 60073
April 17, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
P.O.W.E.R. Test:
At the time of application, applicants must present a NIPSTA POWER Test card
(www.nipsta.org) or a P.O.W.E.R. Test card
(www.jjc.edu) showing proof of successful test completion in the 12-months prior to May 16, 2019.
Written Examination:
The written examination will be held at: Park Campus School
400 West Town Line Road
Round Lake, Illinois 60073
May 16, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Applicants must present a valid government-issued photo identification card for entry into the testing area.
Additional Examinations:
Applicants who successfully complete the physical agility test and written examination will be required to submit to additional testing, including oral interviews, pre-employment background investigation, psychological assessment, polygraph examination, and medical examination.
