Job Information

PALATINE POLICE DEPARTMENT
595 N HICKS ROAD
PALATINE, ILLINOIS 60067
8473599004
https://www.palatine.il.us/

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Updated: May 17, 2021

Position Title: Police Officer

The Village of Palatine Police Department is currently hiring for the position of Police Officer with several positions opening in the next year! Candidates must complete the Frontline National exam and Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) by 3:00pm July 16th, 2021 to be considered for the role.

Salary Information: $77,792 - $108,472

Benefit Information: Vacation, Holidays, Sick leave Accruals, Health, Dental & Life Insurance, 457 Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Plan, Pension Plan, Uniform Allowance

Please read the “Application Packet” prior to starting as it contains important dates and information needed to successfully complete the application and testing process. Applications that are incomplete or missing any required documents will not be considered.

Department Contact
For any questions regarding the application and testing process please contact
Kasia Cordell
kcordell@palatine.il.us

https://www.palatine.il.us/

Department Overview: The Palatine Police Department has an authorized strength of 108 sworn officers with numerous specialty and promotional opportunities.

Population: 68,500

Job Requirements

Age: At least 21 years old but under 35 (Maximum age requirement waived for current and former police officers)

US Citizen: Authorized to work in the U.S.

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid ILLINOIS State Driver's License: Yes

Vision: 20/40 in both eyes corrected/uncorrected

College: 4 year degree from accredited college or university

Additional Requirements:

Have no tattoos visible wearing a long sleeve shirt (none below the wrist or above the neckline)
Must be available to take physical ability test on August 14 @ 8:00am (by invitation only)

Hiring Process:

Submit online Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) application
Complete online written test by 3:00pm July 16th, 2021
Submit all required documents including certified transcripts (refer to the application packet for a list of required documents)
Complete Village of Palatine employment application
Must be available to perform the physical ability test in Palatine, IL on Saturday August 14th, 2021 (by invitation only)
Successfully complete an oral interview in Palatine, IL the week of August 16th, 2021 (by invitation only)
Pass a background investigation, polygraph, psychological exam and medical exam

U.S. Military Status and Record:

Those currently serving in the military will need to provide documentation of their status. Those who have previously served in the military will need to provide documentation of their discharge
No military experience substituted for education

Current/Former Police Officers: Those currently or previously employed as a police officer can apply if over 35 years of age

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