Entry Level Police Patrol Officer

City of Springfield IL • Springfield, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Springfield is seeking applicants for an Entry Level Police Patrol Officer position within the Springfield Police Department. This role involves the duties of a sworn officer, including routine patrol, preliminary investigations, suspect apprehension and arrest, and the initial processing of evidence and property.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• High school diploma or GED
• Vision: With soft contacts: 20/40 or better; With glasses or hard contacts: 20/40 or better, and when removed, no worse than 20/100
• Normal color vision or mild color blindness/mild anomalous trichromat (red-green deficiency)
• Ability to meet and comply with the department’s tattoo policy
• No felony convictions or disqualifying misdemeanors
• Ability to pass all required phases of the examination
• Valid driver’s license at time of hire
• Valid FOID card within twelve (12) months of hire
• Minimum age: 21 years old (or 20 with at least 2 years of law enforcement studies at an accredited college or university)
• Maximum age: 34 years old, unless qualifying for exemptions (Prior Employment Exception or Military Service Exception)

Responsibilities

• Routine patrol
• Preliminary investigations
• Suspect apprehension and arrest
• Initial processing of evidence and property

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Free Health Clinic
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• 13 paid holidays
• 10-25 paid vacation days, based on years of service
• 12 paid sick days annually
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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