We are accepting applications for the following positions:
- Lateral/Certified Police Officers
- Salary based on Experience $79,963 - $89,496
- Part-Time Police Officers
- Immediate Openings Starting $27.00 per hours
Position Summary:
This part-time position involves a variety of police duties includes maintaining law and order, preserving peace, preventing crime, apprehending offenders, recovering lost/stolen property, and maintaining custody of prisoners. Provides security and generally non-patrol duties, including directing traffic, event security, and other duties as required. Delivers outstanding customer service to residents and visitors of the Village of Forest /View. Part-time Police Officers carry firearms only when in uniform and in the performance of job duties with the permission of the Chief of Police.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Twenty-one years of age or older.
- Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Graduate of a State of Illinois basic recruit academy and meets requirements for Illinois Law Enforcement.
- Must hold a valid Firearms Owners Identification card.
- Must participate in and successfully complete all stages of the testing process, which may include but not be limited to:
- oral interview
- polygraph examination
- extensive background investigation
- post offer physical/drug test
- Must not have been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors, as defined by statue.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Tuition Reimbursement Incentive
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Plans - PPO
- Dental Vision, Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days, 10 Paid Holidays
- Uniforms & Equipment Provided
- Forest View Police Department is currently under FOP Contract Negotiations
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Please submit completed application to:
Forest View Police Department
Attention: Interim Police Chief Jim Ritz
7000 W. 46th Street
Forest View, IL 60402
708-788-0318
Interested candidates
Please submit a resume and cover letter to lmcguffey@forestview-il.org.