Police & Fire

The Village of Harwood Heights is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 21 years of age; less than 35 years of age at time of application

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• An Associates or Bachelors Degree in any field from an accredited college or university

• Possess a valid driver’s license

• Have at least 20/70 vision correctable to 20/20

• No felony convictions or arrest and misdemeanor convictions or arrest violations

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full service municipal policing enforcement of state and local laws

• Prepare written reports on assigned tasks

• Attend court and testify when necessary

• Community policing

• Assist and render aid to citizens

• Conduct building checks

• Investigate suspicious persons, vehicles, noises, etc.

• Uniform patrol

• Traffic control

• Motor vehicle assists

• Traffic crash investigations

Benefits:

• Starting salary $44,753.00 with the opportunity to earn $51,415.00 after 12 months, and $68,255.00 after 3 years

• Pension fund paid

• Sick/vacation days

Application Process:

Applications may be picked up any time at:

Harwood Heights Police Department

7300 West Wilson Avenue

Harwood Heights, Illinois 60706

(708) 867-4353

Completed applications must be returned by Monday, July 25, 2011 5:00 p.m.

No applications will be mailed to applicants.

Applicants must attend MANDATORY orientation meeting at Village of Harwood Heights on Monday, August 1, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.

Candidate applications will be reviewed and the candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to continue in the village’s assessment process, to include physical agility test, written examination, polygraph examination, background check, oral interview, psychological examination, drug testing and medical examination.

Questions should be directed to:

Village of Harwood Heights Police Commissioners

between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

(708) 867-4353

The Village of Harwood Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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