Entry Level Police Officer

About the role

This position is responsible for the protection of life and property; prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area on an assigned shift or on special assignments; routine patrol; preliminary investigation, and traffic regulation duties which may be performed in motorized vehicles or on foot; involves an element of personal danger and the employee must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies; assignments may include work at the police department on special tasks, which call upon experience as a uniformed patrol officer; assignments are general and special instructions are received from a superior officer who revises work methods and results through reports, personal inspection and discussion.

Responsibilities

• Protection of life and property
• Prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals
• General enforcement of laws and ordinances
• Routine patrol
• Preliminary investigation
• Traffic regulation duties
• Work at the police department on special tasks

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen
• Valid driver’s license
• A minimum age of twenty-one (21) years through a maximum age up to and including thirty-five (35) years or as otherwise allowed by state law or Village Ordinance
• Education: High school diploma or GED required; and one of the following within the next 5 months:
• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• Associate’s degree in law enforcement and justice administration, or a related field
• For non-specific associate’s degrees, candidates must provide documentation from the college that confirms emphasis in either Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement with the associate's degree
• A minimum of 21 credit hours in criminal justice or other law enforcement-specific coursework
• Three or more years of full-time military service with an honorable or general discharge
• Valid POWER card

Qualifications

• Proof of military service may be a maximum age of forty (40) years at the time of application
• Candidates with proof of military service may be a maximum age of forty (40) years at the time of application
• Three or more years of full-time military service with an honorable or general discharge
• Valid POWER card

Skills

• Ability to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies
• Experience as a uniformed patrol officer

Benefits

• Flexible benefit Section 125 plan including health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a retirement plan through the Police Pension Fund
• Paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, succession development, and more

Pay

Starting Salary Range: $80,472.00 - $97,860.00 annually dependent on qualifications. The salary range for this position is $80,472.00 - $118,782.00

Schedule

The Village of Schaumburg has a competitive benefit package with coverage that begins on the first day of employment and includes: flexible benefit Section 125 plan including health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a retirement plan through the Police Pension Fund. The Village also provides paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, succession development, and more.

About the Village of Schaumburg

The village employs approximately 600 employees in 12 departments, including police, fire, engineering and public works, communications, community development, cultural services, economic development, finance, general government, human resources, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be. Our Core Values are the heart and soul of how we operate. Customer service, integrity, respect, teamwork, and trust are the values we dedicate ourselves to with the goal of providing excellent services and programs to meet the needs of our community and those within our organization. They guide our actions and serve as the framework for the decisions and contributions we make every day – at every level. Each member of the Schaumburg team is valued, belongs and provides essential services to the residents, visitors, and businesses of Schaumburg. We are proud of the rich diversity of the Schaumburg community, and we want employees to bring their own unique capabilities, experiences, and characteristics to their work in serving the community. The characteristics of humility, empathy, respect, and open-mindedness are cornerstones of our organizational culture. The success of the village depends on our employees, and we are committed to helping employees continue growing and developing in their careers.

Selection Process

• Candidate screening process may consist of an application review, skills testing, employability assessment, interviews, and other job-related testing or verifications
• Chosen candidates will be subject to background checks and a criminal history investigation
• Candidates hired will need to successfully complete the post-offer qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen (including cannabis)

Contact Information

The Human Resources Department can be reached at 847-923-3900.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Village of Schaumburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.