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City of Macomb

232 E. Jackson Street

Macomb, IL 61455

Phone: 309-833-2558 

Fax: 309-836-9558    

Starting Salary: $39,212.38

Population: 20,045 

Sworn Officers: 30 

Application Deadline: 4/16/10

NOTICE OF EXAMINATION

 MACOMB POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners of the City of Macomb, Illinois hereby gives notice that examinations will be offered to all eligible applicants interested in appointment to the Macomb Police Department.

At time of application, applicants must:

• Be at least 21 years of age and no more than 35 years of age

• Have high school diploma or equivalent

• Have completed 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college

• Pass physical and written exams, medical and psychological evaluation and background investigation

• Have visual acuity 20/20 each eye corrected (minimum) with normal color vision and depth perception

• Have good habits and be of moral character

Proof of U.S. Citizenship and if hired, McDonough County residency required.

STARTING SALARY:

$39,212.38 per year

Forty hour work week with time and a half for all overtime.

Application packets may be obtained at:

Mayor’s Office

City Hall

232 E. Jackson Street

Macomb, Illinois 61455

Phone: (309) 833-2558

OR

www.macombpolice.com/employment.htm

All applications and attachments must be completed and on file before 4:30 p.m. April 16, 2010.

Testing Date:

April 24, 2010

Applicants should report to Brophy Hall on the Western Illinois University campus at 7:30 a.m.

The City reserves the right to require reimbursement of training expenses on a pro-rata basis if an officer resigns within the first two years of employment.

The City of Macomb is an Equal Opportunity and

Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities and women are encouraged to apply

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NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF LATERAL TRANSFERS

(ALTERNATIVE ELIGIBILITY REGISTER)

 MACOMB POLICE DEPARTMENT

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The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners of the City of Macomb, Illinois hereby gives notice of the acceptance of lateral transfers to all eligible applicants interested in appointment to the Macomb Police Department.

At time of application, applicants must:

• Be at least 21 years of age and no more than 35 years of age

• Have high school diploma or equivalent

• Have completed 60 semester or 90 quarter hours of college

• Pass medical and psychological evaluation and background investigation

• Have visual acuity 20/20 each eye corrected (minimum) with normal color vision and depth perception

• Have good habits and be of moral character

Proof of U.S. Citizenship and if hired, McDonough County residency required.

1. Certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board as certified full time police officer; and

2. Previous continuous service as a police officer in the state of Illinois for a minimum of two years; and

3. In good standing in the Police Department in which the person currently serves or separated from in good standing with no adverse employment action; and

4. Eligible to be granted a waiver of basic training from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

Alternative Eligibility applicants who have been determined by the board to meet the preceding requirements will not be required to attend the orientation, or take the written examination and physical ability test.  Applicants will be required to participate in an oral interview (date to be determined) and will be listed in order of excellence based on their final score as determined by the Board.

STARTING SALARY:

$44,506.43 per year

Application packets may be obtained at:

Mayor’s Office

City Hall

232 E. Jackson Street

Macomb, Illinois 61455

Phone: (309) 833-2558

OR

On-line at:

www.macombpolice.com/employment.htm

All applications and attachments must be completed and on file before 4:30 p.m. April 16, 2010.

The City reserves the right to require reimbursement of training expenses on a pro-rata basis if an officer resigns within the first two years of employment.

The City of Macomb is an Equal Opportunity and

Affirmative Action Employer

Minorities and women are encouraged to apply

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