Police Officer - Lateral Entry

Lake in the Hills Police Department

Deputy Chief Mary Frake

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.lith.org

Phone Number:

• 847-658-5676

Email:

• mfrake@lith.org

Application Deadline:

• 12/31/20

Salary:

• Starting: $76,360 - $91,908 (dependent on experience)

  Top out salary: $102,272

  Benefits Package:

  • 80 hours of paid vacation accrued after 12 months of employment; 11 paid holidays; 1 personal day; 2 floating holidays
  • 12 hour shifts
  • Yearly Uniform Allowance of $700 after first year. Initial issue of all duty gear, uniforms, and firearm.
  • Issued body armor
  • Officer in Charge (OIC) and Police Training Officer (PTO) compensation
  • Health, dental, vision & life insurance
  • Paid sick leave and bereavement leave
  • Eligibility for compensatory time and overtime pay
  • Educational assistance plan
  • Metropolitan Alliance of Police Unionization – Chapter 90 

Sworn Officers:

• 39

City Population:

• 29,228

Position Details

The Lake in the Hills Police Department is seeking qualified, experienced police officers to join our community.

Our department is made up of some of the most dedicated, highly trained, community oriented police officers in the country. We're looking for officers who are willing to serve and protect the Village of Lake in the Hills and make a profound difference in the community.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Must possess current Law Enforcement Officer Certification and have been employed in a full time law enforcement capacity for a minimum of 24 months. The totality of the individual's law enforcement training and work experience will be considered.
• United States citizen
• 21 years of age at time of appointment
• Must possess a valid Driver's License at the time of application with the ability to obtain an Illinois Driver's License upon time of hire.
• Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement
• Must reside within a 20 air mile radius of the corporate limits of the Village of Lake in the Hills at the end of the established probationary period (12 months)
• Must have eyesight correctable to 20/20 with normal color vision. 

Hiring Process:

• Qualified candidates will submit a letter of interest and resume to the Chief of Police, Chief David Brey via email at dbrey@lith.org or by mail; Lake in the Hills Police Department; 1115 Crystal Lake Rd., Lake in the Hills, IL 60156.
• Qualified candidates will be interviewed by the department's selection committee and Command staff if recommended.
• The selected candidate will be required to complete a:
• Physical agility test
• Psychological examination
• Medical examination 

For additional information visit:

www.lith.org/government/departments/police

And visit our Department's Facebook page at:

https://www.facebook.com/LakeintheHillsPolice

Any questions regarding the employment process for the Lateral Officer Program can be directed to:

Deputy Chief Mary Frake

847-658-5676

mfrake@lith.org

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