Police Officer (Entry Level)



Police Officer (Entry Level)

Salary

$73,137.97 - $101,002.97 Annually

Location

Police Department; 1677 Old Deerfield Rd.; Highland Park, IL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2019-29

Department

Police Department

Division

Patrol Services

Opening Date

11/01/2019

Closing Date

12/2/2019 4:00 PM Central

Description of Primary Purpose

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of Highland Park is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. 

 
Applications are being received by the City of Highland Park. There is no charge to complete an application with the City.  If you have any questions, please visit the website, call 847.926.1007 or email hr@cityhpil.com.
 
Applicants must complete a detailed online application and attach the required documents as detailed in the full candidate packet. Prior applications will not be considered when evaluating applications filed during this recruitment period, however prior applicants are welcome to apply.
 
Applications must be completed and all required documents submitted by 4:00 PM on December 2, 2019.

A copy of the full candidate packet is available here.

A checklist of required documentation is available here
 

Education and Experience

All portions of the testing process are mandatory. Failure to attend and complete any portion of the process will result in elimination from the employment process. Proof of meeting these requirements must be submitted during the application process described below.

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Between the ages of 21 and 34 by the written examination date of December 9, 2019
    • Applications will be accepted from candidates who are 20 years old and have successfully completed 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) in the study of law enforcement at an accredited college or university
  • High school graduate or possess a GED
  • Completed 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of college at an accredited college or university OR have completed 4 years of continuous military service
  • Valid driver's license
  • Successful completion of POWER test within one year of the close of applications (December 2, 2019).
    • POWER test cards will be accepted from any authorized POWER test administrator
  • Proof of military service to qualify for military preference points, if applicable
  • File a completed application and required documentation no later than December 2, 2019.

Supplemental Information

Written Exam:
The written exam will be given virtually over the dates of December 9 - 30, 2019. Candidates who file a completed application and required documentation no later than December 2, 2019 will be provided with the testing information.
 
Candidates must score a 70 or higher on the written exam to proceed further. Candidates will be notified in writing via email of their status following the written exam. The written exam is worth 20% of the total score for a candidate.
 

Following the written examination, examination bands of applicants for further testing will be established. Applicants will be grouped in bands of 24 applicants each in order of his or her score on the written examination. Only the first examination band will proceed through the testing process at this time. Additional examination bands remain eligible for further testing in the future as other groups are processed. 
 
Candidates in the first Examination Band may proceed with the following elements subject to successful completion of each element:
  • Screening Interview (Pass/Fail)
  • Fingerprinting and Preliminary Background Investigation (Pass/Fail)
  • Polygraph Test (Pass/Fail)
  • Board Oral Interview 
    • Candidates must score 70% or higher on the Oral Interview to proceed further. 
    • The score on the Oral Interview is worth 80% of the candidate's total score.
The entire selection process for establishing a Register of Eligibles is expected to be approximately 90 days.  

Police Recruit Opportunity:
The Police Officer position requires State of Illinois Certification as a Police Officer. The City may, at its discretion, offer certain candidates who are not State of Illinois certified Police Officers temporary, short-term employment as a non-sworn Police Recruit and sponsor the Recruit at a Police Academy.
 
Should the candidate obtain certification as a State of Illinois certified Police Officer by virtue of successful completion of the Police Academy, and an authorized vacancy exists, the Recruit may be offered employment as a Police Officer subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. However, there is no guarantee that a Police Recruit will be offered a Police Officer position, even if he or she successfully completes the Academy. Candidates who are offered and accepted employment as a Police Recruit must obtain a valid Illinois FOID card prior to hire.

A copy of the full candidate packet is available here.

A checklist of required documentation is available here

Full-time employees are entitled to a host of wide-ranging benefits including:

  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Pension Programs
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Longevity Pay
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Vacation and other time off
  • Sick Leave

01
Social Security Number
02
Place of Birth
03
Please list your addresses for the last ten years, starting with present address first.
04
Have you ever been classified by your local selective service draft board as a conscientious objector?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Please refer to the job description in the candidate packet for the position for which you are applying. Can you, with or without a reasonable accommodation, perform the essential functions of the job?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Have you suffered the amputation of any limb?
  • Yes
  • No
07
If Yes, are you applying only for clerical positions or radio operator positions?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Family Profile - List every member of your family who is still living. Include father, mother, brothers and sisters. Please list the name, relationship, date of birth, address, occupation, phone number.
09
Are you currently now abusing or excessively using alcohol?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Do you currently use illegal drugs?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Are you currently now excessively gambling?
  • Yes
  • No
12
As a driver, have you ever been involved in a traffic accident?
  • Yes
  • No
13
If yes, please explain: include date, location, and nature of accident (personal injury, property damage, etc):
14
Have you ever been refused a driver's or chauffeur's license by any state?
  • Yes
  • No
15
Have you ever had a driver's or chauffeur's license in any other state?
  • Yes
  • No
16
Has your license ever been suspended, revoked, or placed on probation?
  • Yes
  • No
17
If yes, please explain:
18
Have you ever served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces?
  • Yes
  • No
19
Are you now or were you ever a member of the U.S. Reserve Forces?
  • Yes
  • No
20
Are you now or were you ever a member of the National Guard?
  • Yes
  • No
21
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
  • Yes
  • No
22
Have you ever been convicted of any of the following crimes as either misdemeanors or felonies? (check all that apply)
  • Homicide
  • Manslaughter
  • Robbery
  • Burglary
  • Fraud
  • Kidnapping
  • Forgery
  • Money Laundering
  • Solicitation of a Child
  • Criminal sexual Abuse
  • Criminal Sexual Assault
  • Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse
  • Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault
  • Adultery
  • Public Indecency
  • Prostitution
  • Soliciting for a Prostitute
  • Keeping a Place of Prostitution
  • Patronizing a Prostitute
  • Pimping
  • Juvenile Pimping
  • Exploitation of a Child
  • Aggravated Assault
  • Intimidation
  • Theft
  • Institutional Vandalism
  • Mob Action
  • Obstructing Justice
  • Perjury
  • Suborning Perjury
  • Tampering with Public Records
  • Keeping a Gambling Place
23
Do you have or have you ever possessed a valid Firearms Owner Identification Card?
  • Yes
  • No
24
If yes, please provide the card number and expiration date.
25
Have you ever taken a Civil Service exam?
  • Yes
  • No
26
Are you now on any eligibility lists?
  • Yes
  • No
27
If yes, where?
28
Were you ever placed on a police or fire eligibility list and not hired?
  • Yes
  • No
29
Have you ever been a firefighter or police officer?
  • Yes
  • No
30
Have you ever been employed as a FULL TIME firefighter for a Municipality?
  • Yes
  • No
31
Have you ever been employed as a FULL TIME police officer?
  • Yes
  • No
32
Have you ever served as an "auxiliary policeman" for at least five (5) years and are you now under the age of forty (40)?
  • Yes
  • No
33
Are you now or have you ever been engaged in any business as an owner, partner or officer?
  • Yes
  • No
34
Please list the name(s) and phone number(s) to notify in case of an emergency:
35
The following question is posed solely to assist us in complying with CALEA reporting guidelines. Since this information will not be considered for employment purposes, you may elect not to furnish this information until an employment offer is confirmed. Please select your race/ethnicity from the list of options below:
  • Other
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American
  • White
36
I have submitted with my complete online application a Copy of High School Diploma or equivalent, a Copy of Birth Record as Proof of Citizenship, a Copy of Valid Power Test Card, and a Copy of Military DD-214 OR Copy of Official College / University Transcripts. If I have not I understand that it is my responsibility to either email it to hr@cityhpil.com or mail to City Hall.
  • Yes
  • No
37
I understand that ONLY minor changes will be allow to my application after it has been submitted and all documentation has been sent in. The deadline to submit the application and documents is 4:00 PM CT on December 2, 2019.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
City of Highland Park
Address
1707 St Johns Avenue

Highland Park, Illinois, 60035