Police Officer - Lateral

Harwood Heights Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.harwoodheights.org

Phone Number:

• 708-867-4353

Email:

• devriesj@harwoodheights.org

Application Deadline:

• 02/08/24
• by end of day

Salary:

• Starting: $69,462 - $92,206 (Depends on Experience)

  (4% increase pending)

Sworn Officers:

• 26

City Population:

• 8,496

Position Details

Starting on January 8, 2024, applications will be available to be picked up at:

Village of Harwood Heights (Police Department)

7300 W. Wilson Avenue

Harwood Heights

Applications and an enclosed resume must be returned to the Police Department by:

End of day February 8, 2024

The Village of Harwood Heights will be accepting applications for the position of: Pre-Certified Police Officer

The Village of Harwood Heights Police Department is a full-service agency. The Department is a member agency of the Major Crimes Assistance Team (MCAT), Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) and Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPSA) which consists of mutual aid access, emergency service team officers, and mobile field force officers. The Police Department is heavily involved in training so officers can reach their full potential within the agency. They have committed much of their staff to these partnerships because they are professional organizations that can assist them greatly in major incidents and investigations. The Harwood Heights Police Department is composed of men and women who believe that serving and protecting, is their most important goal. They strive for personal and professional excellence, dedication to duty, and service to the public.

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Driver's License: Must possess a valid Driver's License at the time of application with the ability upon time of hire to obtain an Illinois Driver's License.
• Age Requirement: Must have attained their 21st birthday by the last date for filing applications (2/8/2024). Applicants must be thirty-five (35) years old or younger at the last date for filing applications (2/8/2024) and at such time as the final eligibility list is posted.
• Education: Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement.
• Experience: At minimum, applicants must possess a full-time State of Illinois Law Enforcement certification (issued by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board) and currently serve or have served within six (6) months prior to the application deadline (2/8/2024) as a sworn officer for an Illinois municipality or the Illinois State Police. At least two years of law enforcement experience required.
• Character: Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral character as described in State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6.
• Testing: Must be able to successfully complete all phases of testing which may include but not limited to: background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological examination and medical examination, etc.
• Ability to Furnish: Copies of the following, to the extent applicable: a resume; professional licenses; training certificates; naval or military service board and discharge papers (DD-214/Copy 4); documents confirming work experience; birth certificate; college transcripts; last two employee evaluations; two police reports demonstrating best work and any other employment related material as requested or required. 

All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.

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