Police Officer - Lateral Entry

City of Taylorville

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• taylorville.net

Phone Number:

• 217-824-2211

Email:

• dwayne.wheeler@taylorvillepolice.com

Application Deadline:

• 06/30/20

Salary:

• Starting: $49,838.88

  The City of Taylorville offers a competitive pay and benefits package, including generous paid time off.  

  • 12- hour shifts
  • Take home police vehicle
  • Residency within 6.5 miles of the Christian County Court House 
  • Own Dispatch Center
  • Great working environment

Sworn Officers:

• 21

City Population:

• 11,500

Position Details

The City of Taylorville is looking for lateral transfers.

Minimum Requirements:

• State of Illinois certification or waiver by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board with no more than forty (40) hours of training required by that Board for recertification, if necessary. 
• Must be a legal resident of the United States.
• Individuals must be at least 21 years old and under the age of 65.
• Education – High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience – Must be currently employed as a full-time sworn Police Officer with two years of more in good standing with any municipal, county, university or state law enforcement agency at the time of their application. 
• Valid IL Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire (if out of state).
• Must agree to comply with all requirements of the position and have the ability to pass all examinations and training requirements no written test or physical.
• Ability to furnish, along with their application, a copy of the following: a resume; professional licenses; training certificates; documents confirming work experience; birth certificate; high school diploma or GED certificate; transcripts of higher learning and college diploma or, if necessary, educational waiver request; naval or military service board and discharge papers (DD214); employee evaluations; and any other employment related material as requested or required.
• Please see selection process on our website.

Completed applications and documents must be submitted in-person or by mail or email to:

dwayne.wheeler@taylorvillepolice.com

Applications Available at:

https://taylorville.net/police-dept/

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