Police Officer-CALUMET CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Calumet City Police Department
204 Pulaski Rd
Calumet City, Illinois 60409
Phone: 708-998-1591

Job Title: Police Officer

Salary: Starting at $81,000 annually

Position Overview:
The Calumet City Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is hiring for multiple Police Officer vacancies. Applicants must complete an application, provide required documents, and pass a written exam.

Required Documents:

DD214 (if applicable)
Color copy of driver's license
Birth certificate
College transcript
High school diploma or GED
Recent passport-sized photograph
Benefits:

Paid vacation time
Quarterly uniform allowance
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Illinois Police Pension Fund (Article 3)
Representation by the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council
Permanent shift assignments
Ample overtime opportunities
Department Overview:
Serving a population of 36,500, the Calumet City Police Department reflects a diverse community and offers a variety of specialty roles, including:

Field Training Officers
Evidence Technicians
Firearms Instructors
Detectives
Tactical Officers
Canine Officers
School Resource Officers
SWAT Operators (SSERT)
Investigators (SSMCTF and Major Accident Reconstruction Team)
DEA Task Force Officers
Minimum Requirements:

Age: 21 to under 35 (unless allowed by Illinois State Statute)
High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver's License
Minimum 60 college credit hours from an accredited institution (waived for veterans with 24 months of honorable active duty or 180 days of combat duty)
Vision: Uncorrected minimum 20/40; corrected to 20/20 with both eyes open
Academy Certification: Successful completion of Illinois Police Training Academy's Basic Law Enforcement Training Course
Additional Requirements:

P.O.W.E.R. card strongly encouraged
Submission of agreements and waivers as specified
Hiring Process:

Orientation: View mandatory session.
Written Exam: Achieve a score of 70 or higher.
Oral Interview: Conducted with the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.
Assessments: Pass psychological evaluation, background investigation, polygraph, medical screening, and drug screening.
Training: Complete Illinois Police Training Academy's Basic Law Enforcement Training Course.
Immediate Disqualifiers:

Does not meet minimum requirements
Felony convictions or crimes involving moral turpitude
Specific misdemeanor convictions under Illinois Criminal Code
Classification as a conscientious objector
Failure to attend oral interview
Failure in background check, psychological evaluation, polygraph, drug screening, medical exam, or eye exam
City Information:
Calumet City, located in Cook County, Illinois, has a population of 36,500 residents and is known for its ethnic and cultural diversity.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 81,000.00 Per Year