Police Officer

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 21 years of age

• A citizen of the United States

• Currently employed as a FULL-TIME police officer for a minimum of the past two years with the same department; NO EXCEPTIONS OR VARIANCES WILL BE MADE

• Minimum of 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university, or possess an Associate Degree in any field

• Possess a valid driver?s license

• Have at least 20/70 vision correctable to 20/20

• No felony convictions or convictions for certain misdemeanor violations
   

• Full service Municipal Policing

• Enforcement of State and Local Laws

• Prepare written reports on assigned tasks and attend court and testify when necessary

• Community Policing, assist and render aid to citizens, conduct building checks and investigate suspicious persons, vehicles, noises, etc.

• Uniform Patrol, traffic control, motor vehicle assists and traffic crash investigations

• (5-2 5-3) Work Schedule with Shift Rotation every three months

• Successfully participate and pass a yearly physical agility test (Power Test)
   

• STARTING SALARY of $53,749.00, with the opportunity to earn $59,621.00 after successful completion of a Field Training Program, and $79,108.00 after 4 years

• Employer paid medical, dental and life insurance

• Uniform, firearm, Soft-armor and leather equipment issued

• Police Pension Fund

• Paid sick, holiday and vacation days; Longevity pay after 5 years
   

• Applications may be picked up at the Barrington Hills Police Department,
  112 Algonquin Road, Barrington Hills, IL 60010; OR at www.vbhcomm.info/police

• Completed applications must be returned in a sealed envelope, titled "Application for Employment - Police Officer" and marked with the applicant's first and last name, by Monday, October 5, 2009, 4:00 P.M.

• Applications will not be accepted via Email or Facsimile

• Resumes or Letters of Interest will not be considered without a fully completed application

• Candidate applications will be reviewed and the candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to continue in the Village?s assessment process; This includes a polygraph, medical, psychological exam and physical agility test (Power Test), after a conditional offer of employment

• Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply

• Questions should be directed to Investigations between 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Monday ? Friday)
   

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION - POLICE OFFICER

(PDF format)

The Village of Barrington Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer