What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Elgin?
JOB
The City of Elgin, Illinois seeks highly qualified police officer candidates. Founded in 1836 and located 35 miles northwest of Chicago, Elgin is proud of its diversity in demographics and culture. From its revitalized downtown area, including the award-winning Riverwalk and the Hemmens Cultural Center, to its many comfortable neighborhoods, four historic districts, 1,600 acre parks system and extensive regional recreational assets, Elgin offers a unique quality of life, whether one is interested in city or suburban living. Elgin's motto, "The City in the Suburbs", embodies a celebration of Elgin's past, enjoyment of the present, and the promise of Elgin's future. Elgin operates under the council-manager form of government, which was adopted in Elgin in 1954. The City has approximately 650 Full Time Employees and a $275 million budget. The City of Elgin's Strategic Principles and Priorities serve as a guide for the City and community. The City Council has established the following values and goals to help it realize Elgin's full potential as "The City in the Suburbs": Collaboration, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Stewardship, to be the City of Choice, to be a Safe and Healthy Community, to be a High Performing and Financially Stable Government. The Elgin Police Department currently has 194 uniformed police officers. What is it like to be an Elgin Police Officer?
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The City has decided to accept applications for the position of police officer. Essential functions – Preserving the public peace; protecting life and property; preventing crimes; detecting and arresting violators of the law; enforcing all criminal and traffic laws of the State of Illinois and the ordinances of the City of Elgin.Typical tasks - conducting traffic accident investigations; patrolling an assigned area of the City; investigating suspicious incidents; conducting preliminary investigations; preserving evidence and interviewing witnesses.To apply for the position follow the steps below: STEP 1 Ensure that you meet the minimum requirements of the positionSubmit an application with the City of Elgin by clicking on "Apply" at the top of this postingAttach all required documents to this applicationSTEP 2Decide between the following two options for taking the written exam. Whether you decide to take the test with the City of Elgin or the National Testing Network you will need to wait until you receive a confirmation email to register for either test. The email will arrive within 48-72 hours from the date you submitted your application with the City of Elgin. You will be required to take the physical agility test along with the written exam. If you are taking the written test at the Elgin Police Department the physical agility test will take place after the written exam. If you are taking the written exam with the National testing Network you will need to schedule your physical agility test separately. Additional information about the physical agility test can be found below under the Physical Agility Test section. Power test cards will not be accepted and all applicants must take the physical agility test at the City of Elgin Police Department. 1. Schedule the written test to be taken at the City of Elgin Police Department. There is no cost for taking the test at the City of Elgin Police Department. OR2. Schedule the written test with National Testing Network - scheduling information listed below.The cost to take the test with the National Testing Network is $49.00. You may request a $10.00 voucher code from the City of Elgin to discount the cost of the written test through National Testing Network. Once you receive the confirmation email notifying you that you can register for the test, you may receive your $10.00 voucher by emailing Lizzy Soderstrom at Lizzy.Soderstrom@elginil.gov . The voucher code will be emailed to you within 48-72 hours of submitting your request.STEP 3Notification will be sent to you by March 31st, 2025 to inform you whether or not you will be advancing to the next stage of the process. Be sure you fill out an application with the City of Elgin regardless of which testing option you choose AND complete an application with the National Testing Network, if you decide on that option.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
REMINDER: You will receive an email with instructions on how to register for the test within 48-72 hours of submitting your application. You must fill out an application with the City of Elgin regardless of which testing option you choose. We will send you a $10.00 voucher for use with taking the written exam with National Testing Network, Inc. if that is the option you choose, but you must request and receive the voucher in advance of you registering and paying for the exam with the National Testing Network. If you decide to take the test at the City of Elgin Police Department there is no charge.What more information about the process: Elgin Police recruitment webpageFor more information on our police department visit us on: Facebook: Elgin Police Department FacebookFrequently Asked Questions: FAQ
The City of Elgin, Illinois seeks highly qualified police officer candidates. Founded in 1836 and located 35 miles northwest of Chicago, Elgin is proud of its diversity in demographics and culture. From its revitalized downtown area, including the award-winning Riverwalk and the Hemmens Cultural Center, to its many comfortable neighborhoods, four historic districts, 1,600 acre parks system and extensive regional recreational assets, Elgin offers a unique quality of life, whether one is interested in city or suburban living. Elgin's motto, "The City in the Suburbs", embodies a celebration of Elgin's past, enjoyment of the present, and the promise of Elgin's future. Elgin operates under the council-manager form of government, which was adopted in Elgin in 1954. The City has approximately 650 Full Time Employees and a $275 million budget. The City of Elgin's Strategic Principles and Priorities serve as a guide for the City and community. The City Council has established the following values and goals to help it realize Elgin's full potential as "The City in the Suburbs": Collaboration, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion, Stewardship, to be the City of Choice, to be a Safe and Healthy Community, to be a High Performing and Financially Stable Government. The Elgin Police Department currently has 194 uniformed police officers. What is it like to be an Elgin Police Officer?
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The City has decided to accept applications for the position of police officer. Essential functions – Preserving the public peace; protecting life and property; preventing crimes; detecting and arresting violators of the law; enforcing all criminal and traffic laws of the State of Illinois and the ordinances of the City of Elgin.Typical tasks - conducting traffic accident investigations; patrolling an assigned area of the City; investigating suspicious incidents; conducting preliminary investigations; preserving evidence and interviewing witnesses.To apply for the position follow the steps below: STEP 1 Ensure that you meet the minimum requirements of the positionSubmit an application with the City of Elgin by clicking on "Apply" at the top of this postingAttach all required documents to this applicationSTEP 2Decide between the following two options for taking the written exam. Whether you decide to take the test with the City of Elgin or the National Testing Network you will need to wait until you receive a confirmation email to register for either test. The email will arrive within 48-72 hours from the date you submitted your application with the City of Elgin. You will be required to take the physical agility test along with the written exam. If you are taking the written test at the Elgin Police Department the physical agility test will take place after the written exam. If you are taking the written exam with the National testing Network you will need to schedule your physical agility test separately. Additional information about the physical agility test can be found below under the Physical Agility Test section. Power test cards will not be accepted and all applicants must take the physical agility test at the City of Elgin Police Department. 1. Schedule the written test to be taken at the City of Elgin Police Department. There is no cost for taking the test at the City of Elgin Police Department. OR2. Schedule the written test with National Testing Network - scheduling information listed below.The cost to take the test with the National Testing Network is $49.00. You may request a $10.00 voucher code from the City of Elgin to discount the cost of the written test through National Testing Network. Once you receive the confirmation email notifying you that you can register for the test, you may receive your $10.00 voucher by emailing Lizzy Soderstrom at Lizzy.Soderstrom@elginil.gov . The voucher code will be emailed to you within 48-72 hours of submitting your request.STEP 3Notification will be sent to you by March 31st, 2025 to inform you whether or not you will be advancing to the next stage of the process. Be sure you fill out an application with the City of Elgin regardless of which testing option you choose AND complete an application with the National Testing Network, if you decide on that option.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
REMINDER: You will receive an email with instructions on how to register for the test within 48-72 hours of submitting your application. You must fill out an application with the City of Elgin regardless of which testing option you choose. We will send you a $10.00 voucher for use with taking the written exam with National Testing Network, Inc. if that is the option you choose, but you must request and receive the voucher in advance of you registering and paying for the exam with the National Testing Network. If you decide to take the test at the City of Elgin Police Department there is no charge.What more information about the process: Elgin Police recruitment webpageFor more information on our police department visit us on: Facebook: Elgin Police Department FacebookFrequently Asked Questions: FAQ
Salary : $10 - $49
