Police Officer

About the role

The Village of Hanover Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Receives briefing at shift commencement regarding general and special orders and information passed through the chain-of-command, as well as pertinent data regarding previous shift's activities.
• Receives beat assignments and inspects assigned vehicle and weaponry for operability.
• Responds to radio dispatched call for action and/or assistance and takes appropriate action, assists allied law enforcement and local Fire Department in emergency situations.
• Renders first aid during emergency situations.
• Provides assistance to citizens whenever necessary.
• Performs or assists in thorough preliminary investigations into reported and/or observed criminal activity to include all felony, misdemeanor, local ordinances violations, and petty crimes.
• Notifies supervisor when circumstances require backup or investigative staff.
• Provides backup response as requested.
• Investigates calls of a non-criminal nature to include civil disturbances, family disputes, reports of missing persons and other annoyances.
• Assesses individual cases to determine appropriate action.
• Serves as Juvenile Officer, investigates crimes by and against minors.
• Explores home situations and provides or recommends counseling services to parents, guardians, and children; maintains liaison with State Attorney's office, the court system and other related service agencies for cases requiring further action.
• Follows up on truancy cases and problem minors.
• Apprehends, arrests, and transports suspects to police holding facility for booking and temporary incarceration.
• Performs booking of suspects according to established procedures and releases authorized personnel.
• Transports offenders to and from County Jail facilities as necessary.
• Patrols assigned areas by vehicle or on foot, serving as a visible deterrent to crime and remaining alert to special problems in regard to crime prevention and possible criminal activity.
• Checks business establishments, dwellings and other buildings for signs of illegal entry.
• Provides information and assistance to general public and investigates suspicious activity or situations.
• Enforces Village traffic ordinances, regulates traffic, serves as a visible deterrent, promotes traffic safety, performs speed control activities, issues citations to violators of the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code and the Municipal Code for the Village of Hanover Park.
• Ars arrests or warns persons guilty of violating motor vehicle regulations and safe driving practices.
• Makes monitors passing traffic to detect stolen vehicles and arrests drivers where ownership is not apparent.
• Prepares, maintains, and forwards all requisite reports and records of activities.
• Reviews all reports and sources of information that aid in the proper disposition of assigned cases.
• Prepares cases for court presentation and provides relevant testimony in court.
• Performs community relations duties as assigned, speaks to school and community groups and individuals on a variety of police-related topics for the promotion of crime prevention.
• Provides road information and assistance to motorists.
• Follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures.
• Reports all unsafe conditions and acts to supervisor.
• Reports all accidents to the supervisor immediately whenever possible, but no later than end of the employee's work shift.
• Follows recognized safe work practices.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

  Requirements

  • At least 20 years of age and have not reached your 35th birthday by the date the application is submitted (see the Illinois General Assembly Public Act 097-0251/ Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6) (Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-6) for exceptions).
  • An Associates Degree, or 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college credit, OR proof of 2 years of active honorable military service OR proof of 180 days of active honorable combat duty in the military service, OR an equivalent of education and military service.
  • Valid Driver’s License in good standing.
  • A valid P.O.W.E.R. (Illinois Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report) card issued within the past 365 days.
  • No felony convictions and good moral character.
  • 35-mile residency requirement after one year of hire.
  • Written Exam Requirement (Must be completed and submitted through the National Testing Network (NTN) along with a Village of Hanover Park job application though our website to be considered).

    Qualifications

    • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
    • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
    • Education &/Or Experience: Associates degree or 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college credit from an accredited degree granting college or university as listed in the current edition of Accredited Institutions of Post-secondary Education published by the American Council on Education (courses from a trade school and/or technical school are not applicable toward the required college credit) OR 2 years active military experience OR the equivalent of both; plus certification of training by an accredited school of law enforcement in the State of Illinois within six months of the date of initial employment.
    • Bi-Lingual Fluency is a plus.
    • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must possess the following certifications and/or licenses: Valid Driver's License. The Village Of Hanover Park offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick time as well as medical, dental and life insurance. Click here for a detailed overview of our Police Officer benefit package.

    Benefits

    Our Awesome Benefits Include Paid Personal, Vacation, Holidays, and Sick days
    Life Insurance Policy paid by the Village
    Police Pension
    Medical Insurance with only an 11% employee contribution
    Free single Dental Insurance
    In the spirit of inclusivity, we provide personal days for you to celebrate your holidays when you choose
    Up to $900 in Language Proficiency Pay
    Annual Employee Awards and Appreciation Event
    Annual Employee Picnic
    Annual Holiday Party
    Wellness Events
    Free Gym Membership
    Free Ride – first month of public transportation is free
    We are a qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

    Documents That Must Be Submitted With An Application And Attached To It

    • Copy of a valid Driver's License
    • Copy of college/university transcripts OR proof of 2 years of active honorable military service OR proof of 180 days of active honorable combat duty in the military service
    • Copy of your P.O.W.E.R. card dated sometime within the last 365 days from the date that an application is submitted.

    Elements And Duration Of The Selection Process

    This position is recruited for on an ongoing basis. Candidates’ applications are reviewed on a monthly basis. Candidates who meet the requirements listed above, pass the written exam, submit all of the required documents and meet the requirements of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6) (Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-6) will be contacted for an interview within a reasonable timeframe. The following are the steps in our recruitment process after all application requirements have been meet:

    Pay

    Starting Rate Of Pay For a Probationary Police Officer $86,286.09 Salary Range Upon Completion Of The Probationary Peroid Is $88,047.02 - $121,454.73

    Schedule

    Under general supervision, performs police patrol, traffic control and enforcement, initial investigations into criminal and non-criminal activity and related functions involving the safety and protection of life and property. Promotes crime prevention, apprehends criminals, and enforces local ordinances, State and Federal laws and regulations in a designated area of an assigned shift.

    Additional Information

    • Are you proficient in any other languages besides English, and if so, what language/s? Please indicate degree of proficiency (beginner, intermediate or advanced) in speaking, reading and writing.
    • If yes, please explain
    • Were you ever expelled or suspended from any school? YesNo
    • If yes, please explain
    • Do you currently have a valid driver's license? YesNo
    • Was your driver's license ever suspended or revoked? YesNo
    • If yes, please explain
    • Has your license ever been placed on probation? YesNo
    • If yes, please explain.
    • DRUG USE
    • Have you ever sold any narcotics, a controlled substance or any illegal drug? YesNo
    • If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please give details below.
    • MILITARY SERVICE
    • Have you ever served in any military organization of the U.S.? YesNo
    • If yes, give details
    • What type of discharge did you receive? (Honorable, Medical, Dishonorable, Honorable Conditions, etc)
    • Were you ever convicted at a court-martial? YesNo
    • Are you now, or were you ever a member of any branch of the U.S. Reserve Forces? YesNo
    • Are you now, or were you ever a member of the National Guard? YesNo
    • In 100 words or less, describe your reasons for wanting to become a Hanover Park Police Officer: Required Question