Police Officer

About the role

The City of Moline is recruiting for the position of Police Officer for both New Entry and Lateral Entry candidates. The applicant packet, available at the link below, provides detailed information about the recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to print or save this information for reference.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations as assigned or requested directly by a citizen or self-initiated.
• Patrol a designated area by mechanical or physical conveyance to protect life and property; preserve order; prevent and discover criminal acts; and enforce appropriate federal, state and local law through arrests, citations or other means.
• Communicate as appropriate through electronic, oral or written means, factual information ascertained through investigation, observation or other sources.
• Cooperate in the adjudication of criminal, traffic or civil cases by providing testimony or evidence at court proceedings, inquests, depositions or other judicial processes.
• Maintain good interpersonal and working relations with officers and employees of the department and other agencies.
• Give presentations and lectures to the public on various facets of police service, public safety education and community programs.
• Communicate information of criminal activity or problems to appropriate divisions, sections or supervisors of the police department and other appropriate agencies.
• Maintain broad knowledge of federal, state and local laws and the application of enforcement principles.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to successfully complete the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officers Training Board Basic Recruit Training.
• Must possess a valid Illinois driver's license or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Good social and general intelligence.
• Skill in the use of firearms.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with peers, superiors, other agencies and the general public.

Skills

• None specifically listed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Eligibility begins the first of the month following a 30-day waiting period for new employees. The City and the employees share in the cost of the plans.
• Retirement benefits include a self-funded, comprehensive dental plan, a self-funded vision plan, a self-funded medical plan (including prescription drug coverage), a pension plan, a flexible spending plan, an Employee Assistant Program (EAP), and a life insurance benefit.
• Uniforms and fitness incentives are provided for non-probationary Police Officers.

Pay

• New Entry Starting Pay: $71,102/Year.
• Lateral Entry Starting Pay: Lateral officers may be hired at a salary commensurate with their total years of certified law enforcement experience.

Schedule

• Not specified.

Residency Requirement

FOP employees require that employees shall live within a 40-mile radius from the City’s Emergency Center, located at 1630 8th Avenue in Moline, within 2 years of hire. Residency map and address checker available here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Moline is an equal opportunity employer.