Police Officer

POLICE OFFICER
VILLAGE OF WORTH, ILLINOIS

Applications for the position of Full Time Police Officer

Worth Village Hall
7112 W. 111th Street
Worth, IL 60482

Beginning Thursday, October 11, 2018

Hours:

Monday – Friday

9 - 5 p.m.

A $35.00 non-refundable Administrative Fee will be charged per application,  can be paid in cash, check or charge. Completed applications and forms must be received by the Worth Police & Fire Commission at the above address by November 19, 2018 by 5:00 p.m. Applications will not be mailed to applicants.

$55,587.31 - $98,783.02

Orientation and Exam Date:

Mandatory Orientation:

Wednesday, November 21, 2018

6:30 PM

Location:

Worth Jr. High

11151 S. New England

Worth, IL 60482

Monday, November 26, 2018

6:30 PM

Location:

Worth Jr. High

11151 S. New England

Worth, IL 60482

• Be a citizen of the United States

• Be able to speak and read the English Language

• Minimum 21 - 35 years of age (unless otherwise provided by Statute)

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Valid Driver’s License

• Be of good moral character and be able to perform all the duties and tasks assigned to a Worth Police Officer.

• Be free from the use of illegal drugs.

• Have a current/valid “Power Card” indicating successful completion of the physical agility test. Power Cards can be obtained from NIPSTA, Joliet Jr. College and Triton College, and from other certified associations. Only tests within 12 months prior to the written exam date will be considered valid if dated 11/26/17-11/26/18.

Applicants must successfully pass a written exam, polygraph exam, drug screen, oral interview, and a background investigation.  Applicants must also meet the criteria established by Illinois State Statutes and the Worth Police and Fire Commissioners. After a conditional job offer, but prior to actual employment, a candidate must pass a medical exam and psychological exam, all in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Please Note: To any person who is entitled to military, educational, or law enforcement preference points whose names appear on the register of eligibles, the Board shall add five (5) points (Sections 5/0-2.1-8 and 5/10-2.1-9) upon request of the applicant. Such preference points shall not be cumulative.

• Uniform Allowance

• Life, Health, and Dental Insurance offered

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans

• 9 Paid Holidays

• Pension Plan

• Sick Time

• Vacation

• Personal and Bereavement time

• Position is eligible for overtime pay
  

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Police & Fire Commission
Worth, Illinois