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City of Elmhurst  

209 N. York Street

Elmhurst, IL 60126

Website: www.elmhurst.org

Starting Salary: $57,540

Population: 43,000 

Sworn Officers: 70 

Application Deadline: 5/19/08

POLICE OFFICER

NOW HIRING!

Do you think you have what it takes to be an Elmhurst Police Officer?  The officers of the Elmhurst Police Department embrace a community oriented policing philosophy best summarized by our motto, "Providing the Best”.  We seek to be the best and we hire the best to accomplish this goal.

Our values are at the core of what we do. We begin with a person’s character and continue to provide opportunities for growth through training and proper resources. We believe the public must have confidence, trust, and faith in the ability of every Elmhurst Police Officer to efficiently and reliably perform their duties. The City of Elmhurst’s character is a reflection of its employees.

Effective May 1, 2008, the starting salary for full-time police officers is $57,540 per year.

The City of Elmhurst offers full-time police officers an outstanding benefit package including:

• Health insurance

• Dental insurance

• Life insurance

Additional benefits include:

• Personal days

• Compensatory time

• Vacation days

• Tuition reimbursement

• Flexible compensation plans

• Deferred compensation programs

• Employee assistance programs

• Sick leave

• Police pension fund

Minimum Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or Legal Alien Status

• No Felony Convictions or Certain Misdemeanors; Exceptional Moral Character

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

• Valid Driver's License

• 20 years to under 35 years of age at time of application unless exempt by statute.  Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.

• Minimum 45 semester hours of college credit from an accredited college or university

• Must participate in and successfully complete all stages of the testing process

• Residency is not required

For additional information and online application log on to:

www.publicsafetyrecruitment.com

OR

Call:

1-800-343-HIRE

Deadline for completed online applications/requested documents is

 noon on Monday, May, 19, 2008

The City provides equal opportunity

and offers reasonable accommodations in all programs and employment.

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