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City of Sycamore

308 West State Street

Sycamore, IL 60178

Phone: 815-895-0786 or

815-895-3435  

Website: www.cityofsycamore.com
www.sycamorepd.com

Starting Salary: $44,434.97 (Entry-level); $46,963.33 (Certified)

Population: 15,000 

Sworn Officers: 30 

Application Deadline: 7/31/09

Police Officer

City of Sycamore, Illinois

The City of Sycamore (population 15,000) is seeking both initial entry recruits and certified Police Officers to establish an eligibility list for the position of Police Officer.

Applications may be obtained during the period of

July 1 – July 31, 2009 from:

Human Resources

Sycamore Center

308 West State Street

OR

Police Reception Desk

Public Safety Building

535 DeKalb Avenue

Applications are also available on the City’s website at:

www.cityofsycamore.com

OR

Police Department website at:

www.sycamorepd.com

Completed applications must be returned to Human Resources by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, 2009.

Qualifications:

Applicants must:

• Be authorized to work in the United States

• Be over 21 and under 35 years of age, unless qualified for exceptions specified in Illinois law

• Possess binocular vision correctable to 20/20

• Possess a valid Drivers License

• Have a High School diploma or equivalent plus 60 hours of college credits from an accredited college or university

• Possess the ability to meet job related physical requirements

• Be willing to reside within 20 miles of the DeKalb County Courthouse by end of probation

• Satisfactorily complete written and oral testing requirements, as well as a background investigation, polygraph, medical, and psychological examinations

• 10-hour, four-day shift schedule with a three-month rotation

• Excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits

• Comprehensive Labor Contract between City of Sycamore and F.O.P. Lodge

• 11 Paid Holidays

• 6 days of vacation at hire with 12 days of vacation after one year

• 90 hours of annual sick leave

• Education Incentives and Tuition Reimbursement

• Police Retirement Pension

• Duty gear and uniforms provided

• Excellent in-service training

Agency Contacts:

Jean Tritle, Human Resources Director

815-895-0786

Colleen Ziegler, Command Staff Secretary

815-895-3435

Agency Website:

www.sycamorepd.com

 The City of Sycamore is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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