Police Officer - Lateral Transfer

Village of Hanover Park

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.hpil.org/209/Job-Opportunities
• www.hpil.org

Phone:

• 630-823-5662

Email:

• dscott@hpil.org

Application Deadline:

• NA

Salary:

• Hiring Range: $81,876 - $107,389, depending on years of experience

  Wages and Seniority Effective 5/1/2022

  Upon hire, lateral entry candidates may be placed at the contractual step pay level comparable with their full years of experience. Lateral candidates shall be considered entry-level employees in all other ways including, but not limited to, shift seniority and vacation time selection.

  Probationary Period:

  Lateral entry candidates are subject to a 12-month probationary period, which may be extended for unsatisfactory performance and/or extended period(s) of leave.

  OUR AWESOME BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Paid Personal, Vacation, Holidays, and Sick days
  • Life Insurance Policy paid by the Village
  • Police Pension
  • Medical Insurance with only an 11% employee contribution
  • Free single Dental Insurance
  • Annual Employee Awards and Appreciation Event
  • Annual Employee Picnic
  • Annual Holiday Party
  • Wellness Events

Sworn:

• 59

Population:

• 38,000

Position Details

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess the following certifications and/or licenses:

• Illinois Driver's License
• Ability to obtain a Firearm/Weapon License 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives briefing at shift commencement regarding general and special orders and information passed through the chain-of-command, as well as pertinent data regarding previous shift's activities.
• Receives beat assignments and inspects assigned vehicle and weaponry for operability.
• Responds to radio dispatched call for action and/or assistance and takes appropriate action, assists allied law enforcement and local Fire Department in emergency situations.
• Renders first aid during emergency situations.
• Provides assistance to citizens whenever necessary.
• Performs or assists in thorough preliminary investigations into reported and/or observed criminal activity to include all felony, misdemeanor, local ordinances violations, and petty crimes.
• Notifies supervisor when circumstances require backup or investigative staff.
• Provides backup response as requested.
• Investigates calls of a non-criminal nature to include civil disturbances, family disputes, reports of missing persons and other annoyances.
• Assesses individual cases to determine appropriate action.
• Serves as Juvenile Officer, investigates crimes by and against minors.
• Explores home situations and provides or recommends counseling services to parents, guardians, and children; maintains liaison with State Attorney's office, the court system and other related service agencies for cases requiring further action.
• Follows up on truancy cases and problem minors.
• Apprehends, arrests, and transports suspects to police holding facility for booking and temporary incarceration.
• Performs booking of suspects according to established procedures and releases authorized personnel.
• Transports offenders to and from County Jail facilities as necessary.
• Patrols assigned areas by vehicle or on foot, serving as a visible deterrent to crime and remaining alert to special problems in regard to crime prevention and possible criminal activity.
• Checks business establishments, dwellings and other buildings for signs of illegal entry.
• Provides information and assistance to general public and investigates suspicious activity or situations.
• Enforces Village traffic ordinances, regulates traffic, serving as a visible deterrent, promotes traffic safety, performs speed control activities, issues citations to violators of the Illinois Motors Vehicle Code and the Municipal Code for the Village of Hanover Park.
• Arrests or warns persons guilty of violating motor vehicle regulations and safe driving practices.
• Monitors passing traffic to detect stolen vehicles and arrests drivers where ownership is not apparent.
• Prepares, maintains, and forwards all requisite reports and records of activities.
• Reviews all reports and sources of information that aid in the proper disposition of assigned cases.
• Prepares cases for court presentation and provides relevant testimony in court.
• Performs community relations duties as assigned, speaks to school and community group and individuals on a variety of police-related topics for the promotion of crime prevention.
• Provides road information and assistance to motorists. 

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