Police Patrol Officer Lateral
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Job Description
Job Standards
The Springfield Police Department is now accepting applications for the Lateral Entry Police Patrol Officer Examination Process. We are seeking experienced and dedicated law enforcement professionals to join our team and serve the Springfield community with integrity, professionalism, and commitment.
Minimum Qualifications for Lateral Transfer Applicants:
To be eligible for consideration, candidates must meet all of the following requirements:
Current Certified Police Officer: Must hold certification as a law enforcement officer.
Academy Graduate: Must have successfully graduated from an accredited law enforcement academy.
Illinois Certification: Must be certified in Illinois as a full-time peace officer or eligible for certification through waiver as an out-of-state candidate.
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience as a sworn police officer.
Examination & Hiring Process: Must successfully complete all components of the examination and hiring process as prescribed by the Springfield Civil Service Commission.
Additional Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
High School Diploma or GED
Vision Requirements:
With soft contact lenses: 20/40 or better
With glasses or hard contact lenses: 20/40 or better
Without correction: no worse than 20/100
Must have normal or mild color vision deficiency (mild anomalous trichromat - red-green deficiency)
Tattoo Policy Compliance: Must meet department standards.
Criminal History: No felony convictions or disqualifying misdemeanors.
Driver's License: Must possess a valid driver's license at the time of hire.
FOID Card: Must obtain a valid Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card within 12 months of hire.
Compensation:
Officers hired through the lateral entry process will receive a salary in accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, which will reflect their years of experience and qualifications.
Application Requirements:
At the time of application, candidates must submit the following:
A copy of their law enforcement academy certification
An employment verification letter on official department letterhead, stating dates of service as a sworn police officer
Application Information:
Informational packets and additional details are available:
Online: Lateral Police Testing Packet
In Person: Office of Human Resources
Room 309, Municipal Center West
7th & Monroe Streets, Springfield, IL
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