Auxiliary Police Officer

Melrose Park Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.mppd-il.org

Phone:

• 708-344-8409

Email:

• lmoran@mppd-il.org

Application Deadline:

• NA

Salary:

• Starting: $18 - $25/hour, depending on experience

  Benefits Information:

  • Uniform Allowance: $300–$500
  • Benefits Eligibility: Part-time employees are not eligible for employee benefits
  • Additional Information: Schedule flexibility

  Schedule:

  • Up to 30 hours per week
  • Hours vary and include Thursdays, Friday evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays
  • Scheduling flexibility is available; no minimum weekly hours were specified 

Sworn:

• 70 FT; 12-15 Part-Time/Auxiliary Officers

Population:

• 25,500 approx

Position Details

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS:

10 openings are available

FLYER

How to Apply:

How to Obtain the Application:

Pick up an application at:

Melrose Park Police Department

1 N. Broadway Avenue

Melrose Park, IL 60160

OR

Request an email copy from Auxiliary Supervisor Lionel Moran at:

lmoran@mppd-il.org

How to Submit the Completed Application:

Return the properly completed application to:

Melrose Park Police Department front desk

1 N. Broadway Avenue

Melrose Park, IL 60160

OR

Email it to:

lmoran@mppd-il.org

There is no application deadline.

Questions:

Contact Auxiliary Supervisor Lionel Moran at:

lmoran@mppd-il.org

OR

708-344-8409

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants must meet the department’s high ethical, moral, and professional standards.

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma from an accredited institution or a GED.
• Have no felony convictions or convictions for misdemeanors crimes involving moral turpitude, sex offenses, driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, or the possession, use distribution or sale of illegal drugs or substances.
• Successfully pass a drug test.
• Successfully pass a background check.
• Possess good moral character.
• Maintain acceptable physical fitness standards.
• Possess a valid driver’s license at all times.
• Possess a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card at all times.
• Comply with applicable Illinois unlawful use of weapons (UUW) statutes and current state laws. 

Selection Process:

• Application review
• Employment interview
• Drug screening
• Comprehensive background screening process 

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for performing traffic control, parking enforcement, and special event assignments. Additional duties include providing front desk services, assisting regular-shift patrol officers with assigned tasks, conducting funeral escorts, responding to calls for service and parking complaints, and handling calls that do not require the direct involvement of a full-time sworn officer.

Auxiliary personnel may also be assigned community relations duties, prisoner monitoring, answering the non-emergency telephone line, and other duties as needed to support daily police department operations. Auxiliary officers are also assigned to front desk duties to assist with administrative functions, public inquiries, and general departmental operations.

Participation and Commitment:

Regular participation is required. Members must attend monthly meetings, schedule Village details and events, coordinate assignments with their supervisor and maintain monthly supervisor contact to remain in good standing.

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