Must be between 21 and 34 years of age
Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited four-year university or an Associate Degree in law enforcement or criminal justice
Good health and physical fitness
Possess a valid driver’s license

Description of Duties:

The Police Officer is sworn to enforce all laws and ordinances for which the Department is responsible; to protect the lives and property of all persons; and, to maintain peace and order within the Village of Vernon Hills. When properly required to do so, the Police Officer will provide any service that is necessary for the furtherance of the Department’s mission and objectives.

The Police Officer will take the appropriate police actions, within the limits of legal authority, whenever and wherever required. The Police Officer is expected to understand and comply with the orders, directives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the Vernon Hills Police Department.

Community involvement, networking and a teamwork approach in problem identification and solution are integral parts of the duties and responsibilities of all patrol officers. Analyzing criminal, traffic and nuisance activity, etc. and initiating appropriate action emphasizing a problem solving approach to resolve these issues is a primary function of the Police Officer.

Application packets may be obtained at:

Vernon Hills Police Department

754 Lakeview Parkway

Vernon Hills, IL

Deadline for filing applications is 4:00 p.m. on May 16, 2007.

Physical Ability Test and written examination will be conducted Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 9:00 am. at:

Vernon Hills High School

145 Lakeview Parkway

Vernon Hills, IL

For additional information visit:

www.vhpd.com

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