Salary: $30.58 per hour

Position Summary:

The Part-Time Officer will perform general and specialized law enforcement duties in order to preserve public peace; to protect lives, property, the rights of the public; and to enforce statutory laws and municipal ordinances. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty exceptionally. Community policing is a key element of this position. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required.

Requirements:

Must be 21 years of age or above
Possess a High School Diploma or GED certificate
Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license
Possess a valid Illinois FOID card
Must have graduated from either a full-time police academy or a part-time academy approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and have served as a certified police officer
Qualified in the use of firearms
Must have a clear record with no arrests involving violent crimes and / or felonies
Pass a medical examination and drug test
Anyone who has served in the US Military must have been honorably discharged
Able to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions
Exercise initiative and discretion in emergency situations
Make decisions based upon department policies and training
Deal with the public in a tactful manner
Have good communication skills
Work without direct supervision
Must have a working knowledge and / or the ability to access information in criminal and traffic law, and department policy
Be of good moral character, of temperate habits, of sound health, and physically and mentally able to perform assigned duties
Attend training as required
Establish positive relationships with the community

Village of Maple Park Police Department

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