Police Officer

Village of Berkeley

c/o C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.copsandfiretesting.com

Phone:

• 847-310-2677

Application Deadline:

• 01/03/24
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• $68,712.64 - $100,887.20

  Contract currently under negotiations

  Education Stipends: Up to $3,600/year

  Specialty Stipends: Up to $1,800/year

Sworn:

• 21

Population:

• 5,200

Position Details

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the Village of Berkeley is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

Testing is being conducted for immediate hiring needs and to establish a new Eligibility List for anticipated future hiring.

The Berkeley Police Department is a forward thinking and progressive department that offers many opportunities and incentives.  Personnel are equipped with the latest tools and technology to assist officers in providing professional and quality service to the community.

Specialty positions include:

• Warrant Service Team
• Major Crimes Task Force
• Investigations
• Accident Reconstruction Team
• Mobile Field Force
• And More

Officers work 12-hour shifts with every other Friday, Saturday and Sunday off.

Applications are available at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

Applications will be available online for purchase until 2:00 PM 1/3/24

The application deadline is:

Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Please note: This is not a postmark date

All applications must be returned to the office of:

C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service

Attn: Berkeley PD

1251 Plum Grove Road, Suite 160

Schaumburg, IL 60173

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Citizenship:  Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident or legally authorized to work in the U.S. and provide evidence of intention to become a U.S. Citizen.
• Driver’s License:  Must possess a valid Driver’s License with the ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License upon time of hire.
• Age Requirement:  Applicants must have attained their 21st Birthday by (1/3/24) or are 20 years of age and have successfully completed two years of law enforcement study at an accredited college or university. Must be under the age of 35 at the last date for filing applications (1/3/24) AND when the Final Eligibility Register is posted, unless exempt by State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6.
• Education:  Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement.
• Character:  Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral character as described in State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6.
• Language: Must be able to comprehend the English language both spoken and written.
• Residence:  At this time there is no stated requirement for residency declared by the Village of Berkeley.
• Testing:  Must be able to successfully complete all phases of testing.

All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.

Additional information will be provided in the packet which can be downloaded at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

There is a $25.00 non-refundable application fee.  Applications are NOT available at the Berkeley Police Department or Village Hall.

Applicants must attend the mandatory test date:

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Registration starts at 8:30 AM

Orientation – 9:00 AM

Written Exam immediately following

Location:

Berkeley Village Hall

5819 Electric Avenue

Berkeley, IL 60163

All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Berkeley which is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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