Lateral Police Officer

• Resident of the State of Illinois
• Possess 20/20 corrected vision
• Currently employed for at least two (2) years as a full-time, sworn law enforcement officer by a State, County, University, or local law enforcement agency. Applicants must be in good standing with the agency in which they served. (NOTE: Part-time certification does NOT meet this requirement)
• Must have completed the State of Illinois certified police officer training board requirements
• Applicants for examination must be citizens of the United States, except that an individual who is not a citizen but is legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law or is an individual against whom immigration action has been deferred by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process is authorized to apply for the position of police officer, subject to (i) all requirements and limitations, other than citizenship, to which other applicants are subject and (ii) the individual being authorized under federal law to obtain, carry, or purchase or otherwise possess a firearm
• Be at least 21 years old -AND- be under the age of 65 years old at time of hire, per ILCS Section 5/10-2.1-6 of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioner's Act
• Be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. equivalent
• Possess a valid State of Illinois driver's license
• Must agree to comply with all requirements of the position and have the ability to pass all examination and training requirements, including, but not limited to:
• background investigation
• psychological
• medical examination
• etc.
• Applicants are not obligated to disclose expunged juvenile records of adjudication, arrest, or conviction as part of the application process
• Ability to furnish upon request a copy of the following documents to the extent applicable:
• a resume
• professional licenses
• training certificates
• naval or military service board or discharge papers (DD-214/Copy 4)
• documents confirming work experience
• birth certificate
• high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
• POWER Test card (no later than the time of interview -AND- issued within 12 months of the hire date)
• last two employee evaluations
• two police reports demonstrating best work
• any other employment related material as requested or required

There is no fee for this application.

Participate in mandatory Remote On-Line Written Examination to be held between:

May 31 and June 3, 2024

Submit application and supporting documents on-line by the deadline date:

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM (CST)

To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please visit the following website:

https://applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=627

The City of Elmhurst is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the continuing policy of the Elmhurst Police Department to afford equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability, and to conform to applicable laws and regulations. Equal opportunity encompasses all aspects of employment practices to include, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, and discipline.