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Village of Round Lake

442 North Cedar Lake Road

Round Lake, IL 60073

Phone: 847-546-5400  

Website: www.eroundlake.com

Starting Salary: $47,328

Population: 18,289 

Sworn Officers: 20 

Application Deadline: 8/29/11 @ Noon

Police Officer

(full-time)

The Village of Round Lake, an equal opportunity employer, is accepting applications for the position of full-time Police Officer.

Join a progressive law enforcement agency that embraces the philosophy of community policing and partnership.  With 18,289 residents and 20 full-time police officers, career opportunities include specialized assignments in bicycle patrol, canine officer, D.A.R.E. officer, evidence technician, school resource officer, detective, truck enforcement officer, gang specialist, NIPAS swat officer, and Lake County Major Crimes Task Force investigator.

We offer a modern police facility, excellent equipment and training, retirement benefits, comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, paid vacation and sick leave, including holiday compensation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 21 to 34 years of age, or as otherwise provided in 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6

• U.S. Citizen

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Ability to obtain a valid Illinois Firearm Owners Identification Card

• Good moral character

• Successfully pass a written examination, P.O.W.E.R. test, oral interview, pre-employment background investigation, psychological exam, polygraph exam, and medical exam

• No felony or certain misdemeanors convictions

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application Availability:

Beginning July 25, 2011, applications will be available online at :

www.eroundlake.com

OR

In person at:

Round Lake Police Department

741 West Townline Road

Round Lake, Illinois 60073

Monday through Friday

8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m.

Application Deadline:

Applications must be submitted in person at the Round Lake Police Department, 741 West Townline Road, Round Lake, Illinois no later than 8-29-2011 at noon.  Applications will not be accepted by mail or courier and any application submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

Orientation:

A non-mandatory orientation session will be held at:

Round Lake Police Department Community Room

741 West Townline Road

Round Lake, Illinois 60073

8-30-2011 at 6:30 p.m.

Although attendance is not required, it is strongly encouraged.

At time of application, applicants must present a NIPSTA POWER Test card showing proof of successful P.O.W.E.R. Test completion in the 12-months prior to 9-13-2011.  For more information on the NIPSTA POWER Test card, visit www.nipsta.org.

Written Examination:

The written examination will be held at:

Park Campus School

400 West Townline Road

Round Lake, Illinois 60073

9-13-2011 at 6:30 p.m.

Applicants must present a valid government-issued photo identification card for entry into the testing area.

Additional Examinations:

Applicants who successfully complete the physical agility test and written examination may be required to submit to additional testing, including a pre-employment background investigation, psychological assessment, polygraph examination, and medical examination.

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