City of Elmhurst

Part-Time Police Officer


Pay$29.91 / hour
LocationElmhurst/Illinois
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 484
      City of Elmhurst
      Part-Time Police Officer
      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 and 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.
      Wage:
      The starting wage is $29.91 per hour.
      Hours:
      Approximately sixty four (64) hours per month.
      Application Instructions
      Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter at Elmhurst.org/jobs and position is open until filled.
      The City of Elmhurst is an equal opportunity employer

  • About the company

      The City of Elmhurst form of government was established by referendum in 1953. The referendum established Elmhurst's Council/City Manager form of government in a specific fashion wherein two Council members are elected in each ward of the city and wit...