Police Officer - Lateral Hire

Village of Glenwood

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.villageofglenwood.com

Phone:

• 708-753-2420

Email:

• kwilbanks@villageofglenwood.com

Application Deadline:

• 05/10/24
• @ 5:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting as of May 1, 2024:

  • Officers with a minimum of 2 years experience, but less than 3.5 years: $78,580.00 
  • Officers with 3.5 years or more experience will start at: $82,646.72

  Top Out Pay: $96,094.56 at 6.5 years experience

  Officers ascend each step annually

  Employee Benefits:

  • 8 hour shifts; 4 days on 2 days off
  • Ten paid holidays
  • Two annual personal days
  • Annual Vacation Time Off
  • 80 hours after 1 year
  • 120 hours after 5 years
  • 160 hours after 10 years
  • 200 hours after 20 years
  • Ability to earn overtime via traffic safety grants, special details, etc.
  • Ability to accrue compensatory time off
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Sick time accumulation of 13 days annually up to 480 hours
  • Weapons Proficiency Pay $200-$400 annually
  • Initial Uniform Outfitting provided by the Village
  • Annual Uniform Allowance of $1,500.00 paid to the officer
  • College Tuition Reimbursement
  • NO RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

Sworn:

• 25

Population:

• 9,800

Position Details

The Village of Glenwood is now accepting applications for lateral hires for the position of Full-Time Police Officer for immediate and future openings.

The Glenwood Police Department is committed to creating and maintaining a professional and community-oriented police department.  With its diverse Department, it is equipped and trained to handle various types of emergency situations. In addition, officers are involved in a variety of in-house specialties, regional task forces, and specialized units such as:

• South Suburban Emergency Response Team (SWAT)
• South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force
• Mobile Field Force
• Suburban Major Accident Reconstruction Team
• Regional Tactical Units
• Full-Time Investigation Division
• Bike Patrol
• Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program, grant funds for overtime details
• Firearms instructors
• Evidence Technicians
• Defensive Tactics Instructors

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen 
• Must have at least two (2) years of full-time law enforcement experience
• Must be an Illinois full-time certified officer
• Must be in good standing with ILETSB and your current/former departments
• Must have been awarded a certificate attesting to the successful completion of the Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Course as provided in the Illinois Police Training Act. Evidence of such will be subject to final approval and waiver by ILETSB
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement
• Not have been convicted of a felony, a crime of moral turpitude or any misdemeanor specifically listed in Section 10-2.1-6 of the Act, 65 ILCS 5/10-2.16 as amended  
• Vision:  Correctable to 20/20 in both eyes
• Pass a psychological, polygraph, and medical examination

To complete the process and be considered for a position, applicants must:

Request Application packet and waivers from Deputy Chief Wilbanks at:

kwilbanks@villageofglenwood.com

Complete and return the application packet before 5 PM on Friday, May 10, 2024 to:

kwilbanks@villageofglenwood.com

OR

Turn it in by hand to:

Glenwood Police Department

To make your application complete and eligible, you will need to include a copy of the following:

• Driver’s License 
• High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement/ College Diploma if listed on the Application
• DD-214 form (if applicable)
• Birth Certificate and/or Certificate of Citizenship
• Permanent Resident Card (if applicable)
• Applicable Training Certificates
• Proof of passing ILETSB-approved Police academy

The Village of Glenwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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