What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer Lateral Entry Opening position at Village of Monee?
Police Officer Lateral Entry Openings
The Village of Monee, Illinois, Fire & Police Commission is accepting applications from currently certified law enforcement officers for the position of police officer with the Monee Police Department.
Starting Salary Range: $77,734 – $84,356 Based on experience. Current top out is $91.500.
SIGNING BONUS $15,000.00. Three year commitment
Village Population: 5300. Sworn Police Officers: 22 full-time, 3 part-time.
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Village of Monee Board of Fire & Police Commissioners:
1) State of Illinois certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board with no more than forty (80) hours of training required by that Board for recertification, if necessary. Certification by the state of employment outside Illinois will also be accepted provided the certification will be accepted and recognized by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board with no more than eighty (80) hours of training required by that Board for recertification, if necessary.
2) United States citizen.
3) Individuals must be at least 23 years old.
4) Education - High school education or equivalent thereof.
5) Experience – At least 2 years’ experience as a full time sworn, certified law enforcement officer with a municipal, county or state police department within the last 3 years. (Candidates with less than 2 years’ experience may be considered, if the candidate has completed 60 hours of college credit or has 2 years active duty military experience in addition to full time sworn certified law enforcement officer experience.) If an applicant will attain or meet these requirements during the two year posting period, their application will be accepted. (EG: Officer with 18 months experience will become eligible when he/she reaches the two year mark).
6) Valid Driver’s License.
7) Must agree to comply with all requirements of the position and have the ability to pass all examination and training requirements.
8) Ability to furnish upon request, a copy of the following: a resume; professional licenses; training certificates; documents confirming work experience; birth certificate; high school diploma or GED certificate; transcripts of higher learning; naval or military service board and discharge papers (DD-214); employee evaluations; Firearms Owners Identification Card, and any other employment related material as requested or required.
Applications may be submitted to MoneePolice@villageofmonee.org or mailed/delivered to the Monee Police Department, 5357 W. Main St., Monee, Il. 60449. Attention to: Deputy Chief Lazzaroni.
Applications may be obtained on the villageofmonee.org website, or by requesting the same from the Monee Police Department, 5357 W. Main Street, Monee, Illinois 60449, or via email at MoneePolice@villageofmonee.org. Contact Deputy Chief Anthony Lazzaroni for any inquiries at (708) 534-8308.
The Village of Monee is an equal opportunity employer.
$15,000 Signing Bonus for Eligible Lateral transfers effective May 1, 2022. Officers must complete one full year of service to receive $5000 bonus. Officers completing each of the next two years shall receive a $5000 bonus annually. Bonus is contingent upon completing each full year of continuous employment as a Monee Police Officer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $77,734.00 - $84,356.00 per year
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $5,000 - $84,356