Police Officer

McHenry County Conservation District

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.mccdistrict.org

Phone Number:

• 815-338-6223

Email:

• jheider@mccdistrict.org

Application Deadline:

• 03/17/21

Salary:

• Starting: $24.04/hour plus benefits

  (Years of service will be given consideration)

Sworn Officers:

• 9

Position Details

JOB OVERVIEW:

A career in law enforcement is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences you can have. The McHenry County Conservation District Police Department continues to strive to recruit the most highly skilled, competent, dedicated, community-oriented officers possible. Our officers pride themselves on performing their wide variety of duties to the highest level of excellence. If you are willing to accept the challenge to become a McHenry County Conservation District Police Officer and seek an opportunity to protect and serve the natural environment and the visitors to our public lands, you may be the candidate we are looking for.

The Department currently offers Certified Eligible Transfers for persons holding sworn police certification**. Details outlining the recruitment qualifications listed below.

**Consideration for years of service credit with another agency will be evaluated for consideration on an individual basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: CERTIFIED ELIGIBLE TRANSFERS

In order to qualify, all applicants must currently be an Illinois Police Officer for one year after completion of a probationary period and hold valid certification as a law enforcement officer in the State of Illinois. Candidates must also possess substantially equivalent skills and abilities as a current McHenry County Conservation District Police Officer.

In addition, all candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Confirm status as a current Illinois sworn police officer who possesses State of Illinois certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. (Part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement.);

• Be a United States citizen;
• Be at least 21 years old;
• Education – must possess an Associate's Degree or 60 hours of college credit from an institution accredited by the US Department of Education, or equivalent experience. A Bachelor's degree in police administration, law enforcement, environmental science/natural resources or a related field is preferred;
• Valid Driver's License;
• Reside within a 40-mile radius of McHenry County boundaries/line.
• Must agree to comply with all requirements of the position and have the ability to pass all examination and training requirements;
• Ability to furnish upon request, a copy of the following, to the extent applicable: a resume; professional licenses; training certificates; documents confirming work experience; high school diploma or GED certificate; transcripts of higher learning; military discharge papers (DD-214/Copy 4); employee evaluations; and any other employment related material as requested or required.

APPLICATION:

Applicant must complete an online application located at:

www.mccdistrict.org

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