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Barrington Hills Police Department

112 Algonquin Road

Barrington Hills, IL 60010

Phone: 847-551-3006

Fax: 847-551-3055    

E-mail: dkann@vbhpd.net
Website: www.vbhpd.net

Salary: $45,309 - $59,537

Population: 3,900 

Sworn Officers: 20 

Application Deadline: 8/14/09

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States and posses a High School Diploma or G.E.D.

• Knowledge of correct grammar, basic knowledge of computers and the ability to type.

• Have the ability to handle confidential material in a discreet manner.

• Have the ability to respond accurately and promptly to multiple tasks simultaneously and sometimes under stressful conditions.

• Have the ability to accurately prepare written reports and records of incidents, and accurately input data into a computer.

• Successfully complete a thorough background investigation, and after receiving a conditional offer of employment, be able to successfully pass a polygraph, psychological and medical examinations.

• Experience preferred but not required.

• Answering emergency and non-emergency requests for police service.  Determine the nature of a call and assign appropriate personnel (i.e. police, fire EMS, etc.)

• Dispatch radio calls to police units for emergency and non-emergency requests. 

• Knowledge and maintenance of local and state records (i.e. LEADS records, police reports, etc.)

• Become LEADS (Law Enforcement Agencies Data System) certified and maintain certification

• Monitor police and fire radios

• Successfully complete a training program and 12-month orientation/probationary period.

• Work schedule would consist of rotating shifts every three months to include working weekdays, weekends, holidays and various other shift combinations to fill vacancies as they occur.

• STARTING SALARY of $45,309.00, with step increases to $59,537.00 after 5-years of service, and annual cost of living increases.

• Paid medical, dental and life insurance. (No employee premiums)

• Full uniforms are issued.

• Two retirement plans (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan).

• Paid sick, holiday and vacation days and longevity pay.

• Applications may be picked up at the Barrington Hills Police Department, 112 Algonquin Road, Barrington Hills, IL 60010. (847) 551-3006.

• Completed applications MUST be returned by Friday, August 14, 2009, 4:00 P.M.

• Completed applications MUST be submitted in a sealed envelope, titled "Application for Employment - Police Assistant" and marked with the applicant's first and last name.

• Applications will not be accepted without a sealed envelope, nor will applications be accepted via Email or Facsimile.

• Resumes or Letters of Interest will not be considered without a fully completed application.

• Candidate applications will be reviewed and the candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to continue in the Village’s assessment process. This includes a thorough background investigation, polygraph, medical and psychological exam, after a conditional offer of employment.

• Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

• Questions should be directed to the Communications Supervisor between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.

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The Village of Barrington Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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