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About the Role
The Village of Maple Park is seeking certified law enforcement officers for Part-Time Police Officer Positions. The Maple Park Police Department currently consists of part-time officers.
Flexible schedule - Police position will be shift work which includes weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Join the Village of Maple Park’s Police Department as a Part-Time Police Officer. The Police Department is one of the most visible Village departments and works to keep the Maple Park community safe and oversees the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
The Part-Time Officer will perform general and specialized law enforcement duties in order to preserve public peace; to protect lives, property, the rights of the public; and to enforce statutory laws and municipal ordinances. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty exceptionally. Community policing is a key element of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified applicants should apply by completing an application and attaching a resume and cover letter. Application can be found on The Village of Maple Park’s website at https://villageofmaplepark.org/employment/.
Police position will be shift work which includes weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Please mail to:
Or email to:
Village of Maple Park
Attn: Police Chief Randy Endean 306 Willow Street
PO Box 148
Maple Park, IL 60151
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Must be 21 years of age or above
Possess a High School Diploma or GED certificate
Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license
Possess a valid Illinois FOID card
Must have graduated from either a full-time police academy or a part-time academy approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and have served as a certified police officer
Qualified in the use of firearms
Must have a clear record with no arrests involving violent crimes and / or felonies
Pass a medical examination and drug test
Anyone who has served in the US Military must have been honorably discharged
Able to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions
Exercise initiative and discretion in emergency situations
Make decisions based upon department policies and training
Deal with the public in a tactful manner
Have good communication skills
Work without direct supervision
Must have a working knowledge and / or the ability to access information in criminal and traffic law, and department policy
Be of good moral character, of temperate habits, of sound health, and physically and mentally able to perform assigned duties
Attend training as required
Establish positive relationships with the community
About the Agency
The Maple Park Police Department’s mission is to serve and protect all citizens of Maple Park; to preserve the life and property of its residents; to enforce the Village’s laws and ordinances; and to protect the rights of all individuals to live in a peaceful and safe community. It is supported in these efforts with assistance from both the Kane and DeKalb County Sheriff’s Departments. Emergency: Dial 911 Phone: (815) 827-3286 Police Chief Randy Endean rendean@villageofmaplepark.com Phone: (815) 827-3286