Police Officer - Village of Palatine

The Village of Palatine Police Department is seeking an...

ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICERS

The Village of Palatine Police Department is seeking Entry Level Police Officers. Interested applicants must complete the entire application through the Village of Palatine Website by Noon on February 7, 2025 and be present to take an in-person written exam held on Saturday, February 15, 2025. To view a copy of the complete applicant packet Click Here. Effective 2025, the salary range for this position is $81,702 - $121,825.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Police Officer is expected to understand and comply with the orders, directives, polices, procedures, rules and regulations for the Palatine Police Department. Officers must maintain in all working relationships and activities the philosophy of Neighborhood Based Policing. Officers must proactively identify potential police hazards and problems and use problem solving techniques within the NBP team to correct the identified problems.

Obey all lawful orders of superiors, regardless of the Division of assignment. Report for duty at the time and place specified by superior officers and remain on duty until properly relieved. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the appropriate federal, state and local laws, statutes and ordinances in order to ensure action in accordance with the legal requirements. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of judicial case laws in the areas of self-incrimination; right to counsel; arrest, search and seizure; interrogation and confessions; and, the collection and preservation of evidence in order to ensure action in accordance with current court decisions. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of department policies and procedures; rules and regulations; and, reference materials in order to ensure action in compliance with administrative and operational guidelines.

Maintain self at the appropriate weight and in sound physical condition in accordance with department rules and regulations. Maintain uniform and personal appearance at a high standard in accordance with department rules and regulation sin order to enhance the public image of the Department.

Officers will operate police vehicles within assigned geographic area at the direction of the watch commander or own discretion according to standard police techniques and strategies in order to deter and detect criminal activity. Remain alert to the emergency needs of citizens and take the appropriate action to protect life and property. Foster positive relationships with residents and merchants in order to develop rapport and enhance police-community relations. Issue citations for violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code and local Ordinances in order to ensure conformity with traffic laws and to prevent traffic accidents. Conduct premise examinations of commercial/residential buildings. Execute warrants, serve summons, interrogate suspects search individuals and their property prior to taking them into custody, incarcerate arrested persons. All in accordance with federal/state laws and department policies to restore order and prevent injury or loss of life and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be between 21 and under 35 years of age (unless already a police officer)
• Education: Bachelor's Degree from accredited 4-year college
• Vision 20-40 both eyes corrected/uncorrected
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Have no tattoos below the wrist or above the neckline; Visible tattoos may be displayed above the wrist with approval of the Chief of Police

Questions: Contact Kasia Cordell, at (847) 359-9010 or kcordell@palatine.il.us