Police Patrol Officer Recruitment

Police Patrol Officer Recruitment
The Galesburg Police Department is recruiting interested candidates to apply for the position of Police Patrol Officer for the purpose of establishing an eligibility list for the Galesburg Police Department. This is an overtime-eligible, bargaining unit position with a starting rate of $28.67 per hour, plus excellent fringe benefits with up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus and if applicable a stipend of up to $1,000 for moving expenses.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION
Police Patrol Officers are responsible for maintaining civil order through the application of law enforcement. General duties relate to the preservation of life and property, as well as suppression and prevention of crime through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

Incumbents operate in the areas of Police Patrol, traffic control, and preliminary investigative work, at all times operating within the framework of departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

• Responds to all requests for police
• Provides appropriate response to emergency and/or non-emergency events. Must have the ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency and hostile
• Communicates effectively through strong written and verbal skills to co-workers, superiors and the general
• Enforces laws and ordinances regulating motor vehicle
• Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations of crime and accident
• Collects information and evidence, interviews involved parties, detains and/or apprehends
• Provides supportive court testimony as
• Exhibits good discretionary
• Produces written reports detailing investigative and/or police services
• Adheres to departmental policy and

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must meet the following requirements of the City of Galesburg Fire and Police Commission:

AGE: Applicants must be under the age of 35, but at least 20 years of age to test, and be 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

DRIVER’S LICENSE: Applicants must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

EDUCATION: A High School diploma (or G.E.D.) plus 30 semester/credit hours in an approved college-level law enforcement program or equivalent.

PHYSICAL APTITUDE: Must be able to pass the State required physical agility test.

MORAL CHARACTER: Be of good moral character as confirmed by a complete and thorough background investigation.

CITIZENSHIP: Applicants must be a U. S. Citizen.

HOW TO APPLY

All applicants must complete the online application located at the City’s website at: https://laserfiche.ci.galesburg.il.us/Forms/o66d4.To receive proper consideration, an application should be submitted through the City website as soon as possible and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24th, 2024. Sworn Police Officers who would like to apply, may do so by selecting “Certified Police Officer” on the online job application. All entry-level candidates, should select “Entry-level Police Officer” on the online job application and take note of the testing requirements listed below.

The examination date is currently set for Saturday, April 27th, 2024 and/or Tuesday, April 30th, 2024, but note that these dates may be subject to change. The exact time, date, and location of the examination will be set by the Board, published in the newspaper, and qualified applicants will be notified by email of their acceptance and the precise date and time of their examination.

The selection process involves a series of tests, evaluations, and examinations that will include: Orientation, Written Test, Oral Test, Polygraph Test, Background Investigation, Psychological Examination and a Medical Examination that includes a screen for common drugs of abuse.

Applicants who continue through the selection process will be required to furnish when requested copies of the following documents: Military Service Records, Discharge Papers, Birth Certificate, High School Diploma or G.E.D., and a certified transcript of course work from an accredited College or University.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.67 per hour

Expected hours: 42 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person