Police Officer Lateral Appointment

City of Warrenville•Warrenville, IL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Warrenville is hiring a Police Officer for lateral appointment. The role is for a full-time sworn officer who is currently employed by an Illinois law enforcement agency and meets the Illinois certification and experience requirements. Applicants must document that their current duties are similar to those of a Warrenville police officer and provide proof of completion of the required basic law enforcement training course under the Illinois Police Training Act. The Warrenville Police Department has 33 full-time police officers and seven civilian employees across Administration and Investigations and Patrol Operations. Department services include forensic evidence processing, major accident reconstruction, a Bike Unit, Traffic Safety Enforcement Unit, and Problem Oriented Policing Unit. Members also serve on multi-jurisdictional task forces. Patrol currently operates 12-hour shifts, with teams working either 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The Investigations Division has three detectives and a Detective Sergeant working 8-hour shifts. Lateral appointments are subject to a 12-month probationary period. Applicants who receive a conditional offer must participate in a psychological examination and complete a pre-employment medical examination, including a drug screen.

Requirements

Must be a full-time sworn officer of a municipal, county, university, or State law enforcement agency in Illinois, certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board, and actively employed with the agency for at least two years.
Must provide documentation showing that current duties are similar to those of a City of Warrenville police officer, including relevant evaluations, assignments, and training documentation.
Must provide documentation of successful completion of the minimum standards basic law enforcement training course pursuant to the Illinois Police Training Act.
Must be a legal resident of the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must be a high school graduate or equivalent, supplemented by continuing education in police science or a related field, working toward an associate degree in criminal justice, or have an equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills to perform the job functions.
Must possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
Must agree to comply with all position requirements and be able to pass all pre-employment examinations and training requirements.
At application, submit a cover letter stating the reason for interest, a resume, and a completed employment application.
If selected to move forward, provide a signed information-release waiver, birth certificate, high school diploma or GED (or higher-learning transcripts and diplomas), military discharge papers (DD214), relevant training certificates, professional licenses, and other related material as requested or required.
Must complete the selection process, including application review, polygraph examination and interview, background investigation, and interview with the Board of Fire and Police Commission.
If given a conditional offer, must participate in a psychological examination and complete a pre-employment medical examination, including a drug screen.