Description
This Job Posting is for our Experienced/Lateral Police Officer Program , not the Entry Level Police Officer Recruitment.
The purpose of this job is to protect life and property by enforcing all city ordinances, and the laws and regulations of the State of Illinois. Duties include, but are not limited to: performing special details and specific assignments; patrolling city streets and businesses; assisting fellow officers and other agencies; responding to the needs of the general public by performing investigations, problem-solving, following up on leads, obtaining evidence, and deterring criminal activity within the community; compiling reports, preparing cases for trial and appearing in court, and maintaining records for proper documentation.
The City has authorized a temporary hiring incentive program for experienced police officers. Please visit the Champaign Police Departmentwebsite for details.
If you have any questions about our Experienced Officer Hiring Program, please call Sgt. Matt Crane at , or the Human Resources Department at Monday -Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Applications are reviewed weekly; however, group testing and oral interviews will be determined by needs of the department.
The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Other Information
Minimum Qualifications:
Must meet the following criteria: post-probationary status as a police officer in the United States.
Successful applicants must be in good standing with the current department and/or left previous department(s) in good standing.
Must have substantially equivalent skills and abilities as a City of Champaign post-probationary officer, as determined by the Chief of Police.
Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community.
These values guide our work:
Personal Integrity
We act in the best interests of the City
We behave in an ethical and legal manner
We are open and honest
We follow through on commitments
We are loyal to the City
Responsibility
We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities
We take initiative
We act to prevent and solve problems
We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions
We hold ourselves and others accountable
Respect
We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner
We actively listen and seek understanding
We provide a direct response
We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace
We are positive and cooperative
We are willing to apologize
Teamwork
We know and respect our roles and responsibilities
We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately
We define and agree upon the goals
We collaborate to achieve organizational goals
We help others accomplish their goals
We share authority, responsibility, and credit
Results
We take pride in our work
We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget
We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance
We learn from our mistakes
We innovate
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $83,948.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
Champaign, IL 61820: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
Military: 1 year (Preferred)
Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person

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Experienced Police Officer