What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Police Officer position at Village of Rantoul, IL?
Department
Police
Location
Rantoul Police Department
Position Type
FT Employee
Salary
$73,840.00
Date
2024.04.01
Description
JOB INFORMATION
Are you intrigued by the opportunity to work and support the renaissance of a community with a prominent history and prosperous future? The Village of Rantoul is the third largest community in Champaign County and it is situated in the heart of Central Illinois. This family-friendly village is experiencing tremendous growth combining its rural charm with high quality of life amenities. Rantoul offers an emerging economy with an established industrial park and commercial opportunities a diverse educational experience a downtown staged for redevelopment a 75 acre sports complex and focus on health and wellness with numerous outdoor and indoor recreational amenities.The Village of Rantoul is now accepting applications for full-time Police Officers.
Under general supervision our Officer will be responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the protection of life and property enforcement of criminal and traffic laws preservation of the public peace and the apprehension of violators of the law.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 21 of age
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation
- Must successfully complete a comprehensive medical and psychological evaluation
- Must complete a written entrance examination and pass an oral interview
- Applicant will be required to pass a physical agility test to successfully complete the police training academy
REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of Illinois Criminal Statutes; Illinois Vehicle Code; local ordinances; and civil law related to the police mission
- Knowledge of Village of Rantoul geography
- Knowledge of Police Department policies
- Knowledge of modern approved principles; practices; and procedures of police work
- Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
- Ability to verbally communicate effectively during normal conditions and stressful and emergency circumstances
- Ability to operate a vehicle in a safe manner during normal conditions and stressful and emergency circumstances
- Ability to develop skill in the use of firearms and other defensive tactics (weapons and unarmed)
- Ability to enforce laws; ordinances; rules and regulations with tact; impartiality; and firmness
- Ability to mentally and physically react effectively; quickly; calmly; and rationally during times of conflict and emergencies
- Ability to gather information and prepare complete; concise and accurate reports
Responsibility
- Daily work is directly supervised by supervisory officers
- Guidelines for work are provided and include assignments and general and specific instructions received by superior officers who review work methods and results through reports; personal inspections; and discussions
- Written guidelines are provided by departmental policies
Difficulty
Complexity
- Work normally consists of routine patrol; preliminary investigation and traffic regulation duties
- Work involves dealing with a variety of persons and situations with unusual circumstances and thus requires a need for flexibility and effective problematic decision making under pressure
- Work involves an element of independent discretion operating within established guidelines and tolerances
Scope and Effect
- Purpose of this position is the protection of life and property; prevention of crime; general enforcement of state laws and Village ordinances; and service to the community
- Activities of this position affect not only the Police Department; but the community as a whole
Personal Relationships
Personal Contacts
- Frequent daily contacts are made with co-workers; general public; and other local law enforcement agencies’ personnel
- Contacts are made to gather information and evidence; enforce laws and ordinances; effectively meet the service and crime prevention needs of persons
Environmental Demands
Physical Requirements
- Good physical condition as occasional physical exertion is intensive and demanding. Ability to perform defensive tactics necessary
- Work hours may exceed eight hour days or forty hour weeks
Work Environment
- There is always a risk of personal danger and harm
- Much of the work is done in the field
- Sometimes there is discomfort in working in all kinds of weather at all hours in very dangerous and adverse conditions and circumstances
- Selected applicant will be required to live within a twenty mile radius of the corporate limits of Rantoul within six months after the completion of probationary period
BENEFITS
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- AFLAC; Legal Shield
- Police Pension
- Retirement Health Plan
TIME OFF
- Vacation
- Sick
- PTO
- 12 Holidays
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Starting pay for Patrol Officer is $35.50 per hour as of May 1 2024.If you need help filling out your application for this position please contact Human Resources at dsage@myrantoul.com.
If you have questions about this position please contact Rodney Sullivan via email at rsulliva@myrantoul.com or by phone at 217-893-5621.
The Village of Rantoul is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment hiring and all other employment practices and decisions.
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