Lateral Police Officer

Position Information

Application Deadline:

• Until Filled

Salary:

• $90,759.96 - $97,516.80 (Based on the current CBA and individual experience)
  • 2-5 years experience: $90,759.96
  • +5 years experience: $97,516.80

  Patrol Officer Maximum Wage: $104,191.78 (Based on the current CBA)

  Benefits Include:

  • Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield)
  • Dental - Optical
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan
  • Deferred compensation
  • Vacation, sick, and holiday benefit package
  • Uniform allowance

Sworn:

• 31 (Allotted)

Population:

• 17,195

Position Details

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Palos Hills Fire and Police Board of Police Commissioners:

• Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and under 35 unless exempt by 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6;
• Education: Minimum High School Diploma, or GED Certificate, or High School Proficiency Statement;
• Character: As set forth and required by 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6;
• Certification: Must have a full-time police officer certification for the State of Illinois
• Experience: Must have at least two (2) continuous years of full-time service and completed any probationary period in good standing
• Testing: Oral interview, medical, psychological testing;
• Minimum Commitment: Minimum commitment of 36 months, subject to reimbursement of hiring and training costs if 36 months are not completed. A written reimbursement agreement must be signed as a condition of employment

Disqualifications for employment include any of the following:

• Is found lacking in any of the preliminary requirements of a police officer (good moral character, temperate habits, sound health, physically able to perform the duties of a police officer)
• Is addicted to the use of drugs, narcotics, or intoxicating beverages or suffers from substance abuse
• Has been convicted of any felony or a crime involving moral turpitude or convicted of a misdemeanor as specified in 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.
• Has character and unsatisfactory employment references

Required documents (to be submitted at the time of application):

• Birth certificate
• Driver's License
• Social security card
• High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement
• If the applicant has college experience, a copy of his or her college/university transcripts -AND- diploma (if degree conferred)
• If the applicant has military service, a copy of his or her Military Service Record Form DD-214
• Copy of Law Enforcement Certification as a Police Officer in the State of Illinois
• Full medical and background release
• All law enforcement training

Important Disclaimer for Potential Applicants:

As part of this application form, you will be required to submit various documents, records, and/or additional forms. Be sure to allow sufficient time to gather this documentation and fully complete the application. For your application to be accepted, all requested materials must be submitted.

To Apply:

Application with further information may be obtained in person at:

Palos Hills Police Department

8555 W. 103rd Street

Palos Hills, IL 60465

708-598-2992

Hours:

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday - Friday