Police Officer - Entry

Lake Forest•Lake Forest, IL

73d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lake Forest Police Department is now accepting applications for Police Officers. The role of a Lake Forest Police Officer involves patrolling, responding to calls for police service, and conducting self-initiated traffic and/or criminal investigations. Officers are expected to demonstrate empathy and assist individuals facing various challenges, including mental health issues, drug addiction, and other life-altering problems. The position requires conducting preliminary and follow-up criminal and traffic investigations, interviewing individuals, arresting offenders, processing them, and testifying in court. A key aspect of the role is active participation in community policing events and initiatives to foster strong and trusting relationships within the community. Officers must understand and respect racial and cultural differences, treating all individuals with respect and professionalism, while developing effective communication, human relation, and tactical skills.

Requirements

At least 21 and not more than 34 years old, unless otherwise exempt by Illinois statute (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6)
US citizen or qualified as a “protected individual” pursuant to 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3)(B)
Must possess a valid driver's license
High school diploma or equivalent
Successfully pass the physical ability POWER test through a certified testing agency within 12 months before the BFPC interviews
Criminal conviction for a felony crime, or certain misdemeanors as defined by Illinois statute (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6)
Previously dismissed from any public service for good cause.
Failure of any portion of the examination process, including but not limited to a medically provided drug screening.
Falsification of any part of the employment application or documentation.
Anyone who is currently using narcotics or drugs, or who is addicted to narcotics, drugs or intoxicating beverages and is not currently in a rehabilitation program.
Applicants who use illegal drugs or abuse legal drugs at any stage of the process will be disqualified.
Honesty is essential. Full disclosure of any past drug use is required at every stage of the process.
Deliberate misrepresentation of drug history will result in automatic disqualification.

Nice To Haves

Applicants who turn 35 prior to being placed in eligibility pool will be disqualified; Applicants who reach 35 after being placed in eligibility pool will be accepted, however, once they reach 36, they cannot be appointed.

Responsibilities

Patrol, respond to calls for police service, and self-initiated traffic and/or criminal investigations
Demonstrate empathy for and assist individuals who are in crisis, living with mental health issues, facing drug addiction, or other life-altering problems
Preliminary & follow-up criminal and traffic investigations, interviews, arrest and process offenders and testify in court
Takes an active role in community policing events and initiatives that build strong and trusting relationships within the community
Understand and respect racial and cultural differences and treat people with respect and professionalism.
Develop effective communication, human relation, and tactical skills

Benefits

Night Shift Differential: $1,400
Field Training Officer: $4,000
Evidence Technician: $1,700
Instructor Certification: $1,400
Officer in Charge: $2,000
Longevity pay
Excellent medical, dental, and vision for officer and dependents
Vacation, Sick, & Holiday Time
On-site gym (new building will have a brand new, modern gym with other wellness facilities!)
Life insurance through Securian - 1x Salary guaranteed to Police Officers from the City
Education Reimbursement Program
Ongoing training initiatives
Various ancillary benefits through IPBC and EAP programs