CALEA
Overview
The DeKalb, IL Police Department is accepting applications to fill immediate openings for the position of Lateral Police Officer. The DeKalb Police Department consists of 75 sworn and 30 civilian personnel. The department consists of four divisions: Patrol, Administrative Services, Community Support Services, and Investigations. The Department is staffed with a Chief, a Deputy Chief, 4 Commanders, 12 Sergeants, 57 Police Officers, and 2 Contracted Social Workers that responded to 44,763 calls for service in 2023. The department has a lot to offer including bike patrol, motorcycle unit, K-9, special operations group (SOT), drug and gang unit, school resource officers, domestic violence unit, community policing and CIT officers. The City of DeKalb is located 60 miles west of Chicago and 30 miles southeast of Rockford. We are the home of Northern Illinois University. Placement
Placement in the wage schedule will be based on previous experience and the current FOP contract. Requirements
Certification as a full-time Permanent Police Officer as defined in 50 ILCS 705/1, et seq by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. Qualifications
Be at least 21 years old and under the age of 41 years of age if currently a Certified State of Illinois Police Officer (full-time). Proof of birthdate is required. Have a High School diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver’s License. US Citizen No felony convictions and or crime involving moral turpitude as specified in Section 5/10-2.1-6 Part C of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act. Must pass psychological and medical examinations (at conditional offer). Location
700 W. Lincoln Highway DeKalb, IL 60115 United States City of DeKalb is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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The DeKalb, IL Police Department is accepting applications to fill immediate openings for the position of Lateral Police Officer. The DeKalb Police Department consists of 75 sworn and 30 civilian personnel. The department consists of four divisions: Patrol, Administrative Services, Community Support Services, and Investigations. The Department is staffed with a Chief, a Deputy Chief, 4 Commanders, 12 Sergeants, 57 Police Officers, and 2 Contracted Social Workers that responded to 44,763 calls for service in 2023. The department has a lot to offer including bike patrol, motorcycle unit, K-9, special operations group (SOT), drug and gang unit, school resource officers, domestic violence unit, community policing and CIT officers. The City of DeKalb is located 60 miles west of Chicago and 30 miles southeast of Rockford. We are the home of Northern Illinois University. Placement
Placement in the wage schedule will be based on previous experience and the current FOP contract. Requirements
Certification as a full-time Permanent Police Officer as defined in 50 ILCS 705/1, et seq by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. Qualifications
Be at least 21 years old and under the age of 41 years of age if currently a Certified State of Illinois Police Officer (full-time). Proof of birthdate is required. Have a High School diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver’s License. US Citizen No felony convictions and or crime involving moral turpitude as specified in Section 5/10-2.1-6 Part C of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act. Must pass psychological and medical examinations (at conditional offer). Location
700 W. Lincoln Highway DeKalb, IL 60115 United States City of DeKalb is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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