Part-Time Police Officer
Round Lake Heights Police Department
619 W. Ponitac Court, Suite A
Round Lake Heights, IL 60073-1328
Website: www.villageofroundlakeheights.org
Phone: 847-546-9704
Email: gschmoeller@rlhpd.org
Population: 2,700
Sworn: 7 Full-Time; 2 Part-Time
Application Deadline: Open
Salary: $26.00/hour
The Village of Round Lake Heights Police Department is IMMEDIATELY seeking experienced, IL state certified Police Officers interested in Part-Time (With potential of Full-Time in future) employment.
Currently working as a full-time police officer for an Illinois law enforcement agency; or, retired as a full-time officer from an Illinois law enforcement agency; or, laid off as a full-time officer from an Illinois law enforcement agency, or, (1) one year experience as a certified part-time Police Officer.
Qualifications:
Applicant must have successfully completed the Illinois Basic Law Enforcement Academy (Full or Part-Time). Proof of certification is required with application and will be subject to final approval and waiver by ILETSB.
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must under federal law, be authorized to obtain, carry, purchase, or otherwise possess a firearm.
Must possess a valid FOID card
Residency not required
Must be of good moral character and judgement
US citizen or otherwise eligible under 55 ILCS 5/3-6033 and must speak English
Possess high school diploma or GED equivalent
Possess 20/40 corrected vision, ability to distinguish color and be void of night blindness.
Must possess a valid Illinois Driver's License/Possess a valid state-issued driver's license
Type reports into a computerized reporting system.
Read and write legibly and perform basic mathematics.
Meet the general public courteously and tactfully.
Using computer software such as Microsoft Office programs(word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications).
Job Duties:
Respond to calls
Community policing
Enforcing traffic, criminal laws, and local ordinances
Provide emergency response as needed
Write accurate, clear, concise, and grammatically correct reports
Handle traffic crashes
Attend court as needed
Handle any and all other duties assigned
Education:
Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent education
Selection Process:
Each phase of the process, although not in the following order is pass/fail and required to proceed to the next:
Pre-screening interview by police department command staff
Character and background investigation and credit check
Interview with the Command Staff and Village Mayor
Post offer examinations including but are not limited to:
Psychological evaluation
Medical examination
Vision screening
Drug screening
All appointments are subject to a probationary period.
Candidates may pick up an application at:
Village of Round Lake Heights - Police Department
619 W. Pontiac Court
Round Lake Heights, IL 60073
OR
Download:
https://www.villageofroundlakeheights.org/police-department
Under Staff Contacts - go to Jobs-Print Out Application & Submit.
Once hired, the applicant will be required to successfully complete a field training program and probationary period.
Questions pertaining to this employment can be directed to:
Patrol Sergeant Garrett Schmoeller
847-546-9704
The Round Lake Heights Police Department provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, the Village of Round Lake Heights complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The Village of Round Lake Heights prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.