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Police Officer Matteson, Illinois
Village of Matteson 4900 Village Commons Matteson, IL 60443 Website: www.villageofmatteson.org
Salary: $52,097 - $76,330 (eff 5/1/10) Population: 18,006 Sworn Officers: 41 Application Deadline: 1/29/10
Matteson, IL POLICE OFFICER
The Village of Matteson will conduct testing February 12-13, 2010, in order to establish a Police Officer Eligibility Register. A High School Diploma or equivalent required for hire.
The Matteson Police Department operates with a staff of 41 sworn officers, a Chief of Police, 10 full-time civilian employees, from a contemporary, state-of-the-art police building located at 20500 South Cicero Avenue.
REQUIREMENTS
CITIZENSHIP: Officers must be US citizens and/or aliens admitted for permanent residence or lawfully admitted for temporary residence and able to produce evidence of intention to become US citizens.
AGE: May be 20 years of age at time of testing but must be 21 by date of appointment and less than 35 years of age, unless the individual meets the exemptions set by state statute. Proof of birth date will be required with application.
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: Must be comparable for overall size and body structure.
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Demonstrate physical ability and muscular coordination and pass a rigid physical examination and tests for drug use.
CHARACTER: Must be of good moral character and of temperate habits. Psychological and polygraph tests will be required for final applicants.
EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent at time of application.
RESIDENCY: Any officer hired after April 18, 1994 shall, within 24 months of the beginning of their employment and continuously thereafter, reside within the following streets and those incorporated municipalities which cross over those streets other than Chicago, Joliet or any Indiana community: the Indiana border to the East, Farrell/Cherry Hill Road to the West, 127th Street to the North, and Eagle Lake Road to the South, including Beecher.
The 24 month period described above shall begin on the effective date of employment, notwithstanding that at the time of the commencement of the employee’s hiring the employment shall be contingent upon any required probationary period.
NATURE OF WORK
Police officers perform general duty work in the prevention of crime and enforcement of Federal, State and Local laws. Duties performed are of average difficulty and include routine patrol for the purpose of preventing and detecting crime; enforcement of laws and making physical arrests; initial investigation; and detailed written reporting of all accidents, complaints, arrests or incidents. This position involves considerable public contact, preparation of thorough and complete written reports, reading comprehension, and public speaking.
WAGES AND BENEFITS
WAGES: The salary range for patrol officer effective May 1, 2010, will be $52,097 - $76,330.
HOLIDAYS: The Village recognizes nine (9) paid holidays, and grants three (3) personal days during each fiscal year.
SICK LEAVE: Officers receive one (1) sick day per month. Unused sick leave may be accumulated without limitation.
VACATION: Officers with one (1) to four (4) years of service receive 80 hours paid vacation and progress to a maximum of 200 hours with 20 or more years of service.
INSURANCE: The Village offers comprehensive health and dental insurance, 1x base salary life insurance coverage, and short-term disability package, in addition to a Section 125 plan for unreimbursed medical expenses.
PENSION PLAN: Officers participate in the Matteson Police Pension Plan and contribute 9.91% of their salary into the fund on a pre-tax basis. Personnel employed by the Matteson Police Department must also contribute to Social Security at a total rate of 7.65%.
UNIFORMS: The Village furnishes full initial uniforms and leather. Thereafter, each officer is allotted an annual uniform allowance of $650. On and off duty, the Officer must purchase his/her weapons.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVES: Tuition reimbursement is available for work related courses.
OTHER OPTION EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Deferred Compensation Plan Credit Union ERS (Employee Resource Systems Assistance Program)
Application packets available at:
Matteson Village Hall 4900 Village Commons Matteson, IL 60443
Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
OR
Matteson Police Department 20500 S. Cicero Avenue Matteson, IL 60443
every day from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM
OR
Packet includes application and testing information. Study Guide available for $5.00 and is strongly recommended but not mandatory. Applications must be returned to Matteson Village Hall by 4:30 PM, Friday, January 29, 2010. E.O.E.
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Founded in the mid-1800s, the Village of Matteson has come a long way from its days as a center of agricultural trade. Pronounced Matt-e-son, the Village takes its name in honor of the 10th governor of Illinois, Joel Aldrich Matteson. Matteson was incorporated in 1889 and remained a modest community until the 1970s. This decade brought monumental growth, both in size and scope. The Village annexed an additional 195 acres to its already 1,200-plus acreage, and the popular Lincoln Mall opened its doors in 1973. With this major shopping addition, Matteson became an established retail center in Chicago’s south suburbs. By 1990, Matteson was home to 11,378 people and a growing business community.
Today, Matteson is home to approximately 18,000 residents and a diversified community of more than 400 businesses. In addition to its recognition as a retail hub, Matteson has solidified itself as a prime place for commercial, office and hotel development. Businesses take advantage of an optimal location just off Interstate 57 and three (3) miles from Interstate 80.
The Village is governed by a Village President and six (6) trustees elected at-large, with day-to-day operations overseen by a Village Administrator.
DEMOGRAPHICS:
AMENITIES: Transportation
Education
Recreation
Residential Living
Lodging
Dining
Shopping
Banking
Coming Soon! Matteson’s new Community Center: This 80,000 square foot building will include an indoor swimming pool, ball fields and will offer fitness and related programs.
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