Position Summary:

This part-time position involves a variety of police duties including maintaining law and order, preserving peace, preventing crime, apprehending offenders, recovering lost/stolen property, and maintaining custody of prisoners. Provides security and generally non-patrol duties, including directing traffic, event security, and other duties as required. Delivers outstanding customer service to residents and visitors of the City of Elmhurst. Part-time Police Officers carry firearms only when in uniform and in the performance of job duties with the permission of the Chief of Police.

*This position does not advance to a full-time police officer position. There is a separate application and testing process for full-time police officers.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.
Twenty-one years of age or older.
Must be a citizen of the United States.
Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Graduate of a State of Illinois basic recruit academy and meets requirements for Illinois Law Enforcement
Training and Standards Board for Certified Police Officer.
Experience as a sworn law enforcement officer.
A certified law enforcement officer in the State of Illinois.
Must hold a valid Firearms Owners Identification card.
Must participate in and successfully complete all stages of the testing process, which may include but not limited to:
- oral interview
- polygraph examination
- extensive background investigation
- post offer physical/drug test
Must not have been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors, as defined by statute.
Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter at:

www.elmhurst.org/jobs

Position is open until filled.

The City of Elmhurst is an Equal Opportunity Employer