Lateral Entry Level Police Officer

About the role

The Patrol Officer is a uniform position and is sworn to enforce all laws and ordinances for which the Department is responsible, to protect the lives and property of all persons, and to maintain peace and order within the City of Carbondale.

Responsibilities

• Reports at the specified time and place, wearing the uniform of the day, with all equipment necessary to sustain themselves until the completion of the tour of duty.
• Maintains equipment and uniforms in a neat and orderly fashion and is properly groomed in compliance with Department policy.
• Records and shares necessary and pertinent information at shift meetings.
• Inspects and maintains assigned police vehicle.
• Responds promptly and safely to assigned calls (i.e., accident investigations, criminal investigations, miscellaneous service calls, etc.).
• Conducts checks of assigned areas for unusual or hazardous conditions and takes appropriate action when such conditions are found.
• Conducts periodic premise checks of businesses and residences within the assigned area.
• Investigates all suspicious persons, places, or things coming to their attention.
• Responds to on-view situations which require police action as if assigned.
• Prepares and promptly submits written reports as a result of investigations or assignments.
• Conducts criminal and traffic preventive patrol during unassigned time.
• Affixes assistance with the investigations or acts as a back-up officer.
• Pursues, apprehends, and assists with the prosecution of persons who violate federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Processes and transports prisoners.
• Secures equipment when relieved of duty.
• Maintains substantive knowledge of pertinent city, state, and federal laws and ordinances.
• Maintains substantive knowledge of and adheres to all Department policies and procedures.
• Testifies in court at each stage of the judicial process, as required.
• Attends all required training and qualifies with firearms.
• Works with the community and is responsive to the needs of citizens.
• Remains vigilant regarding potential hazards or problems which could harm the public.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• At least 21 years of age.
• At least 2 years of experience as a full-time sworn, certified law enforcement officer with a municipal, county, state, or federal police department, with 3 years of application.
• Candidates with less than 2 years of experience may be considered if they have completed 60 hours of college credit or have 2 years of active duty military experience, in addition to full-time sworn, certified law enforcement officer experience.
• A State of Illinois certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board for recertification, if necessary.
• Certification by the state of employment outside Illinois will also be accepted, provided it is accepted and recognized by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
• No more than forty (40) hours of training are required by the Board for recertification, if necessary.
• In good standing with the current department and/or left previous department(s) in good standing.
• No felony conviction.
• Must successfully complete an oral interview and background investigation.
• Must successfully complete a medical examination and psychological tests.
• Must sign a 36 month (3-year) Pre-Employment Agreement.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retailer pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation / 12 days of sick leave per year
• 12 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Pay

$35.92/ hour (Under 5 years) - Rate of pay based on years of experience per contract

Schedule

Regular, Full-time Position/Overtime Eligible