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About the Role
Shift Schedule: 12 hour patrol shifts, with every other weekend off
Job Summary
Police Officers adhere to the Mission & Value Statements, conduct preventive patrol and general policing functions to protect the health, safety and welfare of lives and property within the Village. Officers provide initial response to emergency & non-emergency service requests, traffic enforcement, makes arrests when necessary, investigate complaints, document investigation findings, enforce laws and ordinances, complete reports, community relations and provide a wide range of public service activities. Police Officers are assigned to a specific shift and report directly to their assigned Sergeant. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Has two years of experience as a full-time sworn law enforcement officer within the three years preceding the date of application - State of Illinois certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement).
Must be at least 23 years old.
Must be a United States citizen.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
No felony convictions.
No residency requirement.
Oral interviews.
Provide proof of licenses, certifications and education.
Background investigation.
Polygraph, psychological, medical and physical examination.
Drug and alcohol screening
The Village of Richton Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About the Agency
Agency Benefits:
Compensatory time, 80 hour cap, carry over year to year.
Ten (10) holidays and four (4) floating holidays.
Twelve (12) sick days annually.
Vacation day Five (5) year body armor replacement.
$775 yearly uniform replacement.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental insurance.
Court pay (paid for 3 hour minimum)
Longevity pay (annually) - after ten years of employment.
Education pay (annually) Tuition reimbursement.
Message from the Chief:
Welcome to the Village of Richton Park Police Department’s website. Our police department strives to provide excellence in policing services by working collaboratively with the community to address crime, the fear of crime and other public safety concerns. We work in partnership with residents, schools, local businesses, home owner associations, civic groups, churches and other government agencies to ensure the community of Richton Park is a place where people want to work, live and play. As the head of the police department, I am committed to ensure that Richton Park police employees' enforcement of the law is ethical, constitutional and fair. Our department takes advantage of the latest technology, and best practices in the field of law enforcement to ensure our residents, businesses and visitors receive quality service in a timely manner. It is my pleasure to work for such a supportive community and I welcome your input as to how we may serve you better. Sincerely, Chief Demitrous Cook