Entry Level Police Officer-Prospect Heights Police Department

Prospect Heights Police Department
14 East Camp McDonald Rd.
Prospect Heights, Illinois 60070
Phone: 847-398-5511

Patrol Officer Examination Announcement

Salary:

Starting Step 1: $73,905.00
Step 6: $107,249.00
Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision insurance package
Tuition reimbursement for associate, bachelor, or graduate degrees from accredited institutions (up to two classes per semester; percentage reimbursed based on grades)
12-hour shifts with every other weekend off
Paid time off including vacation, holiday, sick leave, personal leave, and compensatory time
Retirement savings options including a Retirement Health Savings plan, 457b, and Roth IRA
Police pension
Annual uniform allowance
Additional compensation for bilingual speakers
Opportunities for specialty roles including Detective, Task Force Officer (NIPAS, STAR, MCAT), Evidence Technician, Specialized Training, and Field Training Officer
Minimum Qualifications:

60 semester college credit hours from an accredited institution, or an associate's degree, by the application deadline. The requirement may be waived if:
The applicant has served 24 months of honorable active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces with no dishonorable discharge.
The applicant has served 180 days of active duty in U.S. Armed Forces combat duty recognized by the Department of Defense, with no dishonorable discharge.
U.S. residency.
Age: 20 to under 35 at the time of the written exam; must be 21 by appointment unless otherwise specified by regulations.
No felony convictions.
Residency in Illinois by the date of hire.
Testing Requirements:

Applicants must complete a written examination through National Testing Network (NTN).
All required documents must be submitted, including:
Signed consent and release form.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license (both sides).
Birth record to verify citizenship/residency.
A valid POWER test card issued by a licensed agency within six months of the oral interview is required.
Testing Agencies for POWER Cards:

NIPSTA in Glenview, IL
Triton College in River Grove, IL
Joliet Junior College in Joliet, IL
Application and Process:

Complete the application and submit all required documents via NTN before the specified deadline.
Testing and submission protocols must be followed, and incomplete applications will not be considered.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 73,905.00 107,249.00 Per Year