Entry Level Police Officer

Village of Schaumburg • Schaumburg, IL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the protection of life and property; prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area on an assigned shift or on special assignments; routine patrol; preliminary investigation, and traffic regulation duties which may be performed in motorized vehicles or on foot; involves an element of personal danger and the employee must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies; assignments may include work at the police department on special tasks, which call upon experience as a uniformed patrol officer; assignments are general and special instructions are received from a superior officer who revises work methods and results through reports, personal inspection and discussion.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum age of twenty-one (21) years through a maximum age up to and including thirty-five (35) years or as otherwise allowed by state law or Village Ordinance. Age shall be determined by the date of application.
• Applicants with proof of military service may be a maximum age of forty (40) years at the time of application.
• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid POWER card
• Copy of proof of citizenship
• Copy of valid driver's license
• Copy of social security card
• Copy of education requirement (transcripts, copy of diploma, or DD214)
• Copy of valid POWER card. If not available at time of application, it must be presented at the interview.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• Associate’s degree in law enforcement and justice administration, or a related field
• For non-specific associate’s degrees, candidates must provide documentation from the college that confirms emphasis in either Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement with the associate's degree
• A minimum of 21 credit hours in criminal justice or other law enforcement-specific coursework
• Three or more years of full-time military service with an honorable or general discharge

Responsibilities

• Protection of life and property
• Prevention of crime
• Apprehension of criminals
• General enforcement of laws and ordinances
• Routine patrol
• Preliminary investigation
• Traffic regulation duties

Benefits

• Flexible benefit Section 125 plan including health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plan through the Police Pension Fund
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Succession development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED