Certified Police Officer

Position Information

Application Deadline:

• NA

Salary:

• Starting: Up to $97,860 based on experience

  Earn at least $118,782 after two years

  Benefits:

  • 12 hour and 8.5 hour shifts available
  • Paid holidays – 12 days a year
  • Sick leave – 12 days a year
  • Paid vacation and paid personal time. Potential vacation match for lateral certified transfer.
  • Comprehensive and flexible benefit plan including health, dental, vision and life insurance as well as medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
  • Specialty positions include:
  • K-9
  • Special Operations Unit
  • Detective Division
  • Quality of Life Division
  • Warrant Service Team
  • And more

Sworn:

• 119

Population:

• 78,000

Position Details

The Schaumburg Police Department has streamlined hiring for the position of Certified Police Officer.

Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain the best and brightest from all walks of life and backgrounds. We believe every member of our police department must feel respected, be treated fairly and be provided the opportunity to excel.

The Schaumburg Police Department provides excellent service to the community, values continual improvement, and is a valued facet of the community. The department's high visibility provides an opportunity to preserve and promote community safety through quality service to residents, business owners, and visitors.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

• Must be current full-time law enforcement officer
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Shall be a minimum of 21 years of age or maximum age of 35 years old.
• Must possess a valid FOID card or equivalent for out of state applicants.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree (in any field).
• A waiver of the bachelor’s degree may be considered for candidates meeting the following conditions:
• Has a high school diploma or GED.
• Is a Certified Police Officer with three (3) or more years of full-time law enforcement experience, or
• Has three (3) or more years of full-time military experience with an honorable discharge, or
• Has an associate’s degree in law enforcement and justice administration from Harper College

Selection Process:

• There is no guarantee of an interview or further consideration for candidates submitting an application. Inclusion in any certified or lateral entry hiring process shall be based upon the relative excellence of the candidate’s qualifications and the hiring needs of the Police department at the time of review.
• Candidates may be asked to participate in phases of the hiring process, but not limited to, a polygraph examination, oral interview with the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, character and background investigation, credit check, psychological evaluation, medical examination and drug/alcohol screening. Candidates must receive a satisfactory evaluation on any screening or examination to proceed in the selection process.

How to Apply:

www.villageofschaumburg.com