Police Patrol Officer

$67,856.00 - $89,140.00 annually

Illinois Midwest

Police Department

City of Decatur

Decatur

Illinois

To be eligible to participate in the application process for Police Patrol Officer, applicants must possess the following qualifications:

1. Applicant must not be less than 21 years of age or over 35 years of age.  However, in cases where an applicant has had special  training or experience in police-related work, the Commission may, at its discretion, accept applicants 36 years of age or older with one year of increased age allowed for each year of actual service. The maximum of such age allowance shall be four years.
2. Applicant must have no felony convictions.  A record of misdemeanor convictions may disqualify an applicant from taking examinations as set forth in 65 ILCS 5/10-1-7(c).
3. Applicant may not be prohibited by any court action and/or state or federal statute from carrying a firearm and must possess or be eligible to receive a valid Illinois Firearms Owner's Identification (FOID) card.
4. Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
5.  Applicant must provide a complete work history.

At time of appointment, a Police Patrol Officer must be a United States citizen and must possess a valid Illinois driver's license.  Prior to appointment, eligible applicants must be accepted for membership in the Decatur Police Pension Fund. Generally, applicants must also be in good health, be of good moral character and not possess an adverse police record. Applicants should possess physical strength and agility sufficient to handle aggressive situations, be able to work under adverse weather conditions, be able to think and act quickly in emergency situations and possess good general intelligence and emotional stability. **SPECIAL NOTE** Police Patrol Officers may be required to maintain physical fitness standards throughout their careers.

$5,000 sign-on bonus for all new hires

Work involves protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances, and general police assignments including field patrol, preliminary complaint and criminal investigation, traffic control and accident investigation.  Duties involve an element of personal danger and require that Police Patrol Officers act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies.

Selection of candidates will be made according to the Civil Service laws for cities as modified by the City Code of the City of Decatur, Illinois.

TO APPLY:
Applicants are required to complete the City of Decatur Police Patrol Officer application online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/decaturil/jobs/3391252/police-patrol-officerpagetype=jobOpportunitiesJob. You will be required to create a username and password with Government Jobs to create and submit an application with all requested relevant information.  Incomplete applications will be rejected. Downloading your resume prefills some sections of the application.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Decatur encourages all potential applicants, regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, to apply. Minorities are encouraged to apply.

The City of Decatur is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana. Candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check post offer.

Major Duties

Example of work (typical work examples, but not limited to the following):  

1. Patrol a designated city area to preserve law and order, prevent and discover the commission of crime and to enforce traffic and other laws and ordinances.
2. Answer calls and investigate complaints, disturbances and reported criminal activities; answer calls involving automobile accidents, robberies and related misdemeanors and felonies; perform follow-up criminal investigation work in plain clothes, as assigned.
3. At crime scene, gather evidence, obtain witnesses, make arrests; prepare investigative data and case information for prosecution; testify as witness in court.
4. Investigate accidents; provide first aid to injured; take safeguards to prevent further accidents; interview principals and witnesses; take written statements; take necessary preventive or corrective measures.
5. Perform traffic control duties; operate radar traffic control unit; apprehend violators and issue traffic tickets; direct traffic at intersections.
6.  Investigate family disputes, public disturbances; make arrests or resolve minor problems directly; prepare complaint and investigation reports.
7. Perform extended criminal investigation work under the direction of a superior officer; check for business license violations; serve legal papers.
8. Perform related work and other duties as assigned.

Full-Time

High school diploma or equivalent

Continuous