Police Officer - Lateral Entry

The Norridge Police Department is accepting applications for the Lateral Entry Police Officer.

Current Police Officer Work Schedule:

8.5 hour work schedule. Assignment to permanent patrol shifts. 4 days on duty, followed by 2 regularly scheduled days off.

Specialty Assignments:

• Patrol Officer
• Evidence Technician
• Breathalyzer Operator
• Range / Firearms Instructor
• Defensive Tactics Instructor
• Detectives / School Resource Officer
• Field Training Officer
• Juvenile Officer
• Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team (STAR)
• Major Case Assistance Team (MCAT)
• Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS)

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Certified as a State of Illinois Law Enforcement Officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board; Status as a sworn officer in an Illinois law enforcement agency for one year after completion of a probationary period; 
• Currently in good standing in the police department in which the person serves or in a layoff status due to municipal financial constraints;
• Possesses substantially equivalent skills and abilities as a non-probationary Village of Norridge Police Officer, as determined by the Village and outlined in the relevant job description;
• Possesses an Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours of credit from an institution accredited by the US Department of Education;
• Must agree to comply with all requirements of the position and have the ability to pass such examinations and testing as deemed necessary to determine individual’s ability to perform as a Village police officer including, but not limited to passing the Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) Test; and
• United States citizen, at least 21 years of age, and possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License.

Applications:

Applications packets are available online:

Starting June 1, 2022 to July 31, 2022

www.villageofnorridge.com