Police Officer - Lateral Entry

Vernon Hills Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.vernonhills.org

Phone:

• 847-247-8460

Fax:

• 847-362-3734

Email:

• jlogsdon@vhills.org

Application Deadline:

• Until Filled

Salary:

• $80,960 - $111,827

Sworn:

• 43

Population:

• 26,786

Position Details

The Village of Vernon Hills Police Department

Lateral Entry Police Officers

The mission of the Vernon Hills Police Department is to protect life and property; preserve a peaceful community; prevent, detect, and investigate crimes; justly enforce laws; and protect the rights of all persons.

To fulfill our mission, we are committed to:

• Remaining sensitive to human needs and treating people with respect, compassion, and dignity
• Enhancing safety and a feeling of security for our residents and businesses
• Being innovative in our response to disorder and community concerns 
• Promoting the professional development and growth of our staff
• Fostering a quality work environment which encourages open communication and affords trust, respect, and support for each member 

We are seeking experienced Police Officers for Lateral Entry with the same values. If you hold these same values, consider applying with the Vernon Hills Police Department.

Immediate openings are available.

Applications for lateral entry are now being accepted.

For more information and application packet, visit the Village's website at:

https://vernonhills.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=98&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Lateral-Entry-Police-Officer-58

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates for lateral appointment to the position of Police Officer must meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements at the time of application:

• Full-time State of Illinois certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB). Part-time certification as a law enforcement officer, corrections officer certification, or military law enforcement training does not meet this requirement.
• Experience – at least 2 years of continuous experience as a full-time sworn with successful completion of probationary period, having worked as a full-time certified law enforcement officer within the last 3 years.
• Valid Driver's License
• Education – High School Diploma or GED and at least 60 hours of study at an accredited institution of higher learning. 

Candidates considering employment are advised that they must comply with the grooming and uniform standards of the Vernon Hills Police Department upon employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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