Top 13 Police officer Jobs in Mchenry, Il

Police Officer - Lateral
City of McHenry —McHenry, IL
- $75,159.08 - $116,041.79 a year
- Online Application
- Military
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Entry Level Police Officer
Village of Schaumburg —Schaumburg, IL
- $80,472 - $118,782 a year
- Online Application
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Deputy Ranger Police Officer
Lake County Forest Preserve District —Lindenhurst, IL
- $32.72 - $49.16 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Outdoor work
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Lateral Police Officer
Village of Algonquin —Algonquin, IL
- $81,142.02 - $134,487.79 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
Police Officer - Lateral Entry
Village of Mundelein —Mundelein, IL
- $58.43 - $123,032.00 a year
- 12 hour shift
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
Police Officer (Lateral Hire)
Village of Carpentersville —Carpentersville, IL
- Online Application
- Mid-level
Police Officer
William Rainey Harper College —Palatine, IL
- $63,135 - $88,389 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- University
Police Officer - Lateral Entry
Village of Pleasant Prairie —Pleasant Prairie, WI
- $75,632.39 - $94,398.13 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Associate's degree
- Outdoor work
- Entry level
Police Officer-PT
Crystal Lake Park District —Crystal Lake, IL
- $24 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Local
- Mid-level
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Lateral Police Officer
Village of Buffalo Grove —Buffalo Grove, IL
- $86,575 - $127,745 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Off Duty/Retired Police Officer
Blue Line Security Solutions LLC —Vernon Hills, IL
- $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Opportunities for advancement
Lateral Certified Police Officer
Village of Schaumburg —Schaumburg, IL
- $86,203 - $127,242 a year
- Full-time
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Police Cadet
Village of Buffalo Grove —Buffalo Grove, IL
- 18 years or older
- Leadership
- Entry level

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Police Officer - Lateral

City of McHenry -
McHenry, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$75,159.08 - $116,041.79 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Uniform allowance
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Driver's License
State-specific police officer certification

Full Job Description

The McHenry Police Department is seeking qualified, experienced Police Officers to join our agency and support our mission: To work in a true partnership with the citizens we serve, enhance the quality of life and provide excellence in public safety.

Starting salary range of $75,159.08 - $92,680.23 (dependent on qualifications).

All interested applicants are required to download, complete and attach the supplemental application to their online application.

Police Officer - Supplemental Application

Please note: When uploading supplemental attachments, all required attachments must be uploaded first before adding any additional documents.

Job Duties

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Crime Prevention

PATROLS assigned area.
OBSERVES for criminal activity, safety hazards, traffic violations, persons needing assistance and the like.
BECOMES and REMAINS familiar with patrol beats, geographic locations, known offenders, neighborhood routines, potential problem areas.
CONDUCTS security inspections and surveys of buildings and other locations, MAKES recommendations regarding security, etc.
MAINTAINS liaison with community crime watch groups, school districts and other interested community groups.

Criminal Investigation and Apprehension

HANDLES complaints filed by citizens.
OBSERVES, DETECTS and INVESTIGATES violations of laws and ordinances and documents and investigates reported violations.
CONDUCTS interviews and interrogations of victims, witnesses, suspects, offenders and other persons.
CONDUCTS preliminary and follow-up investigations.
IDENTIFIES, COLLECTS, PROCESSES, PACKAGES and LOGS physical evidence.
COLLECTS information and either acts upon it, if within the scope of his/her authority, or routes it to the proper authority or agency.
SEARCHES persons, vehicles, places and other items.
IDENTIFIES and ARRESTS offenders, including subduing resistive arrestees.
BOOKS, GUARDS and ESCORTS prisoners.
PREPARES and SERVES criminal complaints, arrest warrants, search warrants and other court documents.
Completes accurate and thorough reports, PREPARES cases for trial.
APPEARS and TESTIFIES in court, at coroner's inquests, at deposition sessions and at similar proceedings.

Traffic

ENGAGES in traffic and parking law enforcement, including Driving Under the Influence detection and apprehension.
CONTROLS, REGULATES and DIRECTS traffic, vehicular and pedestrian.
INVESTIGATES traffic accidents, aiding the injured, including protecting the scene, controlling traffic, clearing the scene, determining the cause, and preparing reports and diagrams.
ASSISTS disabled motorists.

Juveniles

COORDINATES and CONDUCTS criminal investigation involving juvenile offenders; investigates cases involving physical and sexual child abuse, and runaways.
COORDINATES enforcement programs with school officials, other governmental entities, and social service agencies.
MAKES referrals and works with appropriate personnel and service agencies.
COUNSELS and ADVISES victims, families and offenders involved in juvenile child abuse cases.

Miscellaneous Order Maintenance

Deals with domestic disputes and other interpersonal and business conflicts.
OBSERVES for, RECOGNIZES and CORRECTS or REPORTS public hazards and inconveniences such as gas leaks, traffic signals out of service, traffic obstructions, and other safety hazards.
RESPONDS to requests for ambulance/fire service and assists as needed.
ADMINISTERS first aid, including CPR, to sick and injured persons.
INVESTIGATES incidents involving death resulting from criminal, accidental, suicidal and natural causes, including determination of the circumstances and handling/removal of the body and dealing with the relatives, friends, witnesses, etc.
INVESTIGATES reports of lost and found properties.
INVESTIGATES animal complaints, including apprehension and transport of stray or vicious animals.
DIRECTS and/or SUPERVISES other (civilian and public employees) at the scenes of crimes, accidents, disasters, assemblies, etc.
Generally, ASSISTS persons in distress.

Organizational Support

May PERFORM desk duties (telephone, computer terminal), assisting persons at the counter, processing and filing reports.
May PERFORM crime and selective enforcement analysis duties, including identifying crime patterns, trends or hazards for strategic planning and to assist with the implementation of community oriented policing concepts and projects.
DEVELOPS and MAINTAINS required skills and licenses/permits/certifications associated with areas of special instruction, expertise, etc. (Includes Firearms Qualification; Breath Operator Certification; C.P.R.; Evidence Technician; Accident Investigator; Juvenile Law; Criminal Investigations).
TRAINS new officers, and other officers/employees in areas of special skills or expertise.
PREPARES clear, accurate and complete reports, logs and documents on any and all activities engaged in.
May be called upon to PROVIDE classroom and community group presentation and instruction.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Interested candidates must meet all of the following requirements:

Be a citizen of the United States of America
Be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
Possess a valid driver’s license and Social Security Card
Have an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or have completed 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university, unless:
the applicant has served for 36 months of honorable active duty in the United States Armed Forces and has not been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable, or
the applicant has served for 180 days of active duty in the United States Armed Forces in combat duty recognized by the Department of Defense and has not been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable.
Have been previously employed and certified as a full-time law enforcement officer within 12 months of application, either in the State of Illinois or in a state that the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board will approve a transfer for certification.
Have been actively employed as a certified, full-time law enforcement officer for a minimum of 12 consecutive months with a single law enforcement agency.

Hiring Process:

All applications will be screened in order to confirm minimum qualifications are met. Qualified applications are kept on file and applicants may be selected for further consideration.

Police Commission Interview:

Applicants selected for further consideration will be invited to a mandatory oral interview with the Police Commission. Only those applicants who received an official recommend referral to proceed from the Police Commission will be advanced in the hiring process.

Professional Examinations:

Qualified applicants who have been recommended by the Police Commission may be further considered for employment but are subject to the following professional examinations in order to be considered for appointment:

Physical Fitness Assessment (if applicable)
Background Investigation
Polygraph Examination
Psychological Examination
Medical Examination

Probationary Appointment All lateral transfer appointments to the Department shall be for a probationary period of twelve (12) months, with the Chief of Police having the discretion to extend the probationary period an additional three months. The probationary period shall commence as of the first date said individual is sworn in with the Department.

Notice:

The City of McHenry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, whose Police Department focuses on recruiting the most qualified applicants with an emphasis on the Department’s diversified hiring practices.

Any questions or concerns regarding the employment process for the Certified Police Officer Lateral Program shall be directed to Deputy Chief Thomas Walsh, McHenry Police Department, 333 S. Green Street, McHenry, IL 60050: [email protected]

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