Recruitment
The Skokie Police Department is recruiting highly motivated and
responsible people to join our team! The next testing process is anticipated in July 2019. Career opportunities available include:
Entry Level: Police Officer / Patrol
Specialty Assignments (upon qualifying):
Bicycle Patrol Officer * Canine Officer * Breath/Alcohol Operator
Crime Prevention Officer * Criminal Investigator * Defense Tactics Instructor
Evidence Technician * Field Training Officer * Firearms Instructor
Honor Guard * Juvenile Officer * School Resource Officer * Special Enforcement Officer
Tactical Intervention Unit Officer * Truck Enforcement Officer * Intelligence Officer
SALARY & BENEFITS
• $74,508 - $97,458
• COMPETITIVE MEDICAL AND DENTAL INSURANCE
• 80 HOURS OF VACATION AFTER ONE YEAR
• HOLIDAY AND SICK LEAVE
• UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
• ALL TRAINING PROVIDED
• LONGEVITY PLAN
• GROUP LIFE INSURANCE
QUALIFICATIONS
• U.S. CITIZEN
• 21 TO 35 YEARS OF AGE
• 60 COLLEGE SEMESTER HOURS (ACCREDITED INSTITUTION) OR 4 YEARS MILITARY SERVICE
• RESIDE WITHIN COOK, LAKE OR DUPAGE COUNTY
• VISION CORRECTABLE TO 20/20 & ABILITY TO DISTINGUISH COLORS
• VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE
HIRING PROCESS
• PASS WRITTEN EXAM AND PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST
• POLYGRAPH EXAM
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
• ORAL INTERVIEW
• PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
• MEDICAL EXAM
• DRUG TEST
THE VILLAGE OF SKOKIE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Questions? Call the Office of Professional Standards at 847/982-5924 or email policerecruitment@skokie.org
For more information, please visit the Village of Skokie Employment Opportunities website.
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