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City of Elmhurst

c/o Public Safety Recruitment

1127 S. Mannheim Road, Suite 203

Phone: 1-800-343-HIRE   

E-mail: info@publicsafetyrecruitment.com  
Website: www.publicsafetyrecruitment.com

Starting Salary: $59,553

Population: 43,000 

Sworn Officers: 70 

Application Deadline: 4/28/10

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”. To accomplish the hiring of the best person of character and ability, candidates will be required to successfully complete rigorous tests including a physical agility, written, polygraph, an intensive background investigation, interview process, psychological, and medical tests.

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 appropriate resources. We believe the public must have confidence, trust, and faith in the ability of every Elmhurst Police Officer to efficiently and competently perform their duties. The City of Elmhurst’s character is a reflection of its employees.

The starting salary for full-time police officers is $59,553 per year increasing to $78,553 after seven years.

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

• Health care plans

• Dental insurance

• Life insurance

Additional benefits include:

• Personal days

• Compensatory time

• Vacation days

• Tuition reimbursement

• Special duty payments

• Flexible spending account

• Deferred compensation plans

• Employee assistance program

• 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

• Must submit proof that you have passed the Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER Test), which requires a $30.00 non-refundable fee

• 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

FOR ALL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND

ONLINE APPLICATION LOG ON TO:

www.publicsafetyrecruitment.com

800-343-4473

Deadline for completed online applications/requested documents is 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2010.

The City provides equal opportunity

and offers reasonable accommodations in all programs and employment.

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