Police Officer - Entry Level

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the Village of Calumet Park is now accepting applications for the position of Entry Level Police Officer.

Testing is being conducted to for an immediate need to hire and to establish an Eligibility List for future hiring needs.

The Calumet Park Police Department, in partnership with their community, is committed to maintaining the peace, protecting life and property, and providing professional law enforcement and crime prevention services.

“We accept the challenge of reducing the fear of crime by the prevention of criminal activity.  We shall provide these services with compassion, dignity, and proficiency”

The Village of Calumet Park is located only 16 miles from downtown Chicago. The community has the comforts of a small village with conveniences of a large city.

“Calumet Park is a forward-thinking community that embraces progress!”

Applications are available at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

Applications will be online for purchase until 10/21/20 – 2:00 PM

The deadline for returning completed applications is:

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 by 4:00 PM

All applications must be returned to the office of:

C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service

ATTN: Calumet Park PD

200 W. Higgins Road, Suite 201

Schaumburg, IL 60195

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Citizenship:  Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Driver’s License:  Must possess a valid Driver’s License at the time of application with the ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License upon time of hire.
• Age Requirement:  Applicants must have attained their 21st birthday by the last date for filing applications (10/21/20). Must be under the age of 35 years on 10/21/2020 and when final eligibility register is posted unless exempt by State Statute 65 IL 5/10 – 2. 1-6 which provides, in part, that the age limitation does not apply to any person previously employed as a certified full-time Police Officer for a municipality in the U.S.
• Education:  Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement.
• Residence:  Officers employed by the Village of Calumet Park are required to reside within Cook, DuPage or Will County.
• P.O.W.E.R Card:  Must possess a valid P.O.W.E.R. Card issued between the dates of 10/21/19 and 10/21/20 (NIPSTA www.nipsta.org, Triton www.triton.edu/power or Joliet Junior College www.jjc.edu/about-jjc/places-interest/power-testing
• Testing:  Must be able to successfully complete all phases of testing which may include, but not limited to a written examination, oral interview, extensive background investigation, and post offer psychological, and medical screening.

All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.

Additional information will be provided in the packet which can be downloaded at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

There is a $35.00 non-refundable application fee.  Applications are NOT available at the Calumet Park Police Department or Village Hall.

Applicants must attend the mandatory orientation and test date:

Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination:

Saturday, November 7, 2020

Registration starts at 8:30 AM

Orientation – 9:00 AM

Written Examination immediately following the Orientation

Location:

Calumet Park Recreation Center

12426 S. Loomis

Calumet Park, IL

All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Calumet Park, which is an Equal Opportunity Employer.