Police Officer

The Board of Police Commissioners for the Village of Elburn is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

Testing is being conducted for at least one new hire and to establish an Eligibility List for future hiring needs.

The Village of Elburn is located in picturesque Kane County and is approximately 45 miles from downtown Chicago.  With its small-town character and growing population, the Village of Elburn offers an abundant opportunity to residents and businesses. The community has convenient shopping and entertainment nearby. Additionally, there is easy access to the City of Chicago by way of the Metra train that passes through the heart of the downtown of Elburn.

Applications are available at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

Applications will be online for purchase until 8/19/20 – 2:00 PM

The deadline for returning completed applications is:

Wednesday, August 19, 2020 by 4:00 PM

(Note: This is not a postmark date)

All applications must be returned to the office of:

C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service

ATTN:  Elburn PD

200 W. Higgins Road, Suite 201

Schaumburg, IL 60195

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Citizenship:  Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Driver’s License:  Must possess a valid Driver’s License at the time of application with the ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License upon time of hire.
• Age Requirement:  Applicants must have attained their 21st birthday by the last date for filing applications (8/19/20)   Applicants must be under the age of 35 years old at the last date of filing applications (8/19/20) AND at such time as Final Eligibility Register is posted, unless they have been certified as a full-time police officer for a municipality in the United States or are otherwise exempt by State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6.
• Education:  Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement.
• Character:  Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral character.
• Residence:  Officers employed by the Village of Elburn will be required to live within 40 miles of the Elburn Police Department.
• Testing:  Must be able to successfully complete all phases of testing which may include, but not limited to a written examination, oral interview, extensive background investigation, and post offer physical and drug screen.

Applicants who have been awarded a certificate attesting to their successful completion of the minimum standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Course, as provided in the Illinois Police Training Act, may be given preference in appointment over non-certified applicants.

All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.

Additional information will be provided in the packet which can be downloaded at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

There is a $45.00 non-refundable application fee.  Applications are NOT available at the Elburn Police Department or Village Hall.

Applicants must attend the mandatory orientation and test date:

Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination:

Saturday, August 29, 2020

Registration starts at 8:00 AM

Orientation – 8:30 AM

Written Examination immediately following the Orientation

Location:

Elburn American Legion Hall

112 N. Main Street

Elburn, IL

All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Police Commissioners of the Village of Elburn, which is an Equal Opportunity Employer.