Certified Police Officer (Full-Time and Part-Time)

Contact Information

Address: Sleepy Hollow Police Department
One Thorobred Lane
Sleepy Hollow, IL 60118
Website: www.sleepyhollowil.org
Phone: 847-426-4425
Fax: 847-426-4082
Email: sparma@sleepyhollowil.org

Position Information

Application Deadline: Until Filled
Salary: Full-Time Certified: Starting at $67,300
Part-Time: $30.50/hour with annual increases on May 1st

What We Offer

• 12-Hour patrol shifts - every other weekend off
• Presently, we provide a generous 457 match through the Village.
• We are currently conducting a process to implement a formal pension program which, if approved, will go into effect in January 2027.
• Excellent health benefits, Employee assistance plan, and the most unique and sought-out police patch around!
• Uniforms and equipment supplied utilizing quartermaster system - no keeping track of uniform allowance!
• Officers are allowed and encouraged to grow through case follow-up, coaching and training
• Organization focuses on training, wellness, and career development; a family atmosphere
• Opportunity for promotion and specialty assignments
• High-end equipment and training
• Our staff are encouraged to interact and engage with the community

Position Details

We expect to immediately fill one certified full-time position. An additional full-time position will be filled on January 1st. Part-time certified candidates interested in transitioning to future full-time employment are preferred as we anticipate growth within this fiscal year.

Minimum Qualifications

• 21 years of age
• U.S. Citizen
• High school graduate (or equivalent)
• Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
• Valid FOID card
• Excellent moral character
• Good mental and physical condition
• No felony or domestic violence convictions
• Willingness to work all shifts
• Willingness to work weekends and some holidays (mandatory to work on the Fourth of July)
• MUST BE a graduate of one of either the full-time or part-time sworn officer Illinois training programs and be State of Illinois certified or have the appropriate training and certification from another state that is compatible with Illinois training requirements
• Currently employed in law enforcement or recently separated in good standing from a law enforcement agency

Additional Requirements

• All Qualified Applications Will Be Required To Pass an oral interview
• Pass a thorough background investigation, including possible credit check
• Complete a Reimbursement Agreement for costs incurred by the Village of Sleepy Hollow for the applicant, should the applicant voluntarily leave the police department within the first eighteen months of employment or completion of training
• Pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and possibly a psychological evaluation after acceptance of appointment

Pre-Application Information

Pre-application can be found at https://www.sleepyhollowil.org/sites/default/files/fileattachments/police/page/2308/shpd_employ_app.pdf or by visiting Sleepy Hollow Police Department One Thorobred Lane Sleepy Hollow, IL 60118 Monday – Friday 7 AM - 3:30 PM Via Pre-Applications may be returned: U.S. postal mail OR Emailed To sparma@sleepyhollowil.org OR In Person At Above address