IL Entry-Level Police Officer

Village of Antioch Police Department

Antioch, Illinois

The Village of Antioch, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of entry-level police officer with the Antioch Police Department.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Full-service Municipal Policing;
• Enforcement of State and Local Laws;
• Prepare written reports on assigned tasks and attend court, and testify when necessary;
• Community Policing, assist and render aid to citizens, conduct building checks, and investigate suspicious persons, vehicles, noises, etc.;
• Uniform patrol, traffic control, motor vehicle assists, and traffic crash investigations.

Salary Range: Probationary $72,238.40 to $120,889.60 after 8 years (under current FOP contract)

Benefits:

• Ability to participate in health, prescription, dental, and life insurance.
• Uniform, body armor, and duty equipment issued by Department.
• Paid sick time, vacation time, and holidays are per collective bargaining agreement.

Population: 14,430

Sworn Police Officers: 32 (full-time)

All applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements at the time of application as established by the Village of Antioch:

• U.S. citizenship or compliant with 55 ILCS 5/3-6033;
• Minimum of 21 years of age by date of hire -AND- under age 35; -AND- a veteran shall be allowed to exceed the maximum age provision by the number of years served on active military duty, but by no more than 10 years (max of 44 years of age) -OR- meets the exemptions outlined under 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6 (Ch. 24, par. 10-2.1-6);
• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent;
• No felony convictions (or convictions for certain misdemeanors);
• Possess a valid State-issued driver's license;
• Possess a P.O.W.E.R. Test card prior to oral interview;
• Successfully pass written and oral examinations; a physical aptitude test (P.O.W.E.R. Test); physical examination issued within the last 12 months; psychological examination; a drug screening, polygraph, and a background investigation;
• Application fee waived by department.

Applications MUST be submitted online by Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM (CST). Faxed, e-mailed, mailed or dropped off applications will NOT be accepted. Applications submitted after the deadline will NOT be accepted. Only one application per person, per testing cycle will be accepted.

Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination Testing Following completion of all application materials and review of minimum requirements, qualified applicants will be invited to attend the following: Clear your calendar and make sure you are available on the following date to attend a mandatory orientation and complete a written examination. All candidates will receive an email approximately one week prior regarding their status in the process.

• Doors will be locked at 9:30 AM. No exceptions will be made for late arrivals

• A mandatory orientation will immediately follow candidate check-in.
• The written examination will be administered immediately following the orientation.

The Village of Antioch is an Equal Opportunity Employer.