Employment Type : Full-Time
Job Summary The Decatur Police Department is now offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus QUALIFICATIONS FOR EXPERIENCED (LATERAL) OFFICER: Out-of-State Certified Police Officers: Persons may apply as a lateral police officer if certified as a full-time police officer in another state and have successfully completed a probationary period of at least six months while employed full time with a law enforcement agency in the state where they were training. Proof of certification as a full-time police officer must be submitted at time of application. Work involves protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances, and general police assignments including field patrol, preliminary complaint and criminal investigation, traffic control and accident investigation. Duties involve an element of personal danger and require that Police Patrol Officers act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies. Selection of candidates will be made according to the Civil Service laws for cities, as modified by the City Code of the City of Decatur, Illinois. TO APPLY: In addition, applicants may be required to complete a written test: * Sign up for the written test by going to the National Testing Network (NTN) web page: www.nationaltestingnetwork.com and complete a National Testing Network application. Once on the National Testing Network web page, applicants need to select "Law Enforcement Jobs" and Decatur, IL Police Department. Applicants are also required to complete the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) as well as pass the written test. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Major Duties Example of work (typical work examples, but not limited to the following): Knowledge & Skills QUALIFICATIONS At time of appointment, a Police Patrol Officer must be a United States citizen and must possess a valid Illinois driver's license. Prior to appointment, eligible applicants must be accepted for membership in the Decatur Police Pension Fund. Generally, applicants must also be in good health, be of good moral character, and not possess an adverse police record. Applicants should possess physical strength and agility sufficient to handle aggressive situations, be able to work under adverse weather conditions, be able to think and act quickly in emergency situations, and possess good general intelligence and emotional stability. Supplemental Information PRE-EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENT PROCESS RESIDENCY SICK LEAVE: 1 day per month granted, accumulative to 360 days. VACATION: 2 weeks after completion of 1 year of service; 3 weeks after completion of 7 years of service; 4 weeks after completion of 14 years of service; 5 weeks after completion of 20 years of service; 6 weeks after completion of 25 years of service. PENSION: Excellent pension benefits; Police Officers contribute at the rate of 9.91% of base pay. They do not contribute to Social Security but do contribute to Medicare. Employee contributions are refundable if employment ends before retirement. OTHER: The City offers a three-tier Preferred Provider Option (PPO) health insurance coverage for employees and their dependents. Employees contribute to the cost for single coverage and/or family coverage through payroll deduction. The City provides group life insurance in the amount of $25,000 for each employee at no cost to the employee. Dependent coverage is available. Employees may purchase additional term life on a voluntary basis. Employees also may contribute to a Flexible Spending Account for Medical and/or Dependent Care expenses. Employees may participate in a voluntary group dental insurance plan and a voluntary group vision plan. Deferred compensation is also available. To learn more click here (Download PDF reader) to view Decatur PBPALC collective bargaining agreement. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $63,806.00 - $83,820.00 per year
for experienced (lateral) Police Patrol Officers.
Illinois Certified Police Officers: Persons may apply as a lateral police officer if certified as a full-time police officer in the State of Illinois. There is no requirement for prior service length. Proof of certification as a full-time officer must be submitted at time of application.
Applicants are required to complete the City of Decatur Experienced (Lateral) Police Patrol Officer application online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/decaturil.
You will be required to create a username and password with Government Jobs to submit the application.
Lateral applicant with at least two years of full-time police experience: The written test will be waived if the experience occurred during the five years preceding the application. Documentation to verify the experience may be requested by the City of Decatur which has sole and final discretion whether to accept the two years of experience.
Lateral applicant with less than two years of full-time police experience*: The written test will be required, and applicant must attain a passing grade based off current standard in place at the time.
As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Decatur encourages all potential applicants, regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, or ancestry to apply for positions with the City of Decatur Police Department. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
To be eligible to take part in the application process for Experienced (Lateral) Police Patrol Officer, applicants must possess the following qualifications:
**SPECIAL NOTE** Police Patrol Officers may be required to maintain physical fitness standards throughout their careers.
Police Patrol Officers shall reside within the corporate limits of Macon County or within the corporate limits of any municipality extending into Macon County within 90 days following the completion of their probationary period. This position requires a one-year probationary period.
SALARY
Lateral police patrol officers may be paid starting wages equivalent to their previous law enforcement experience but not to exceed that of a DPD Officer with three years on the job. All salary step increases will be based on combined total of experience awarded at hiring time and number of current consecutive years of service with the police department. All other benefits allowed under the contract, including longevity pay, will be based on the actual hire date.
POLICE PATROL ANNUAL BASE RATE:
$63,806 starting rate
$65,409 after 6 months
$66,993 after 1 year
$71,718 after 2 years
$75,304 after 3 years
$80,596 after 4 years
$83,820 after 7 years
POLICE SERGEANT ANNUAL BASE RATE:
$96,113 starting base rate
$102,869 after 6 months
LONGEVITY:
2% of base rate after 5 years
4% of base rate after 10 years
6% of base rate after 15 years
9% of base rate after 20 years
12% of base rate after 25 years
OTHER ASSIGNMENTS:
K-9 Patrol - 5% in addition to base rate & longevity
Investigations - 10% in addition to base rate & longevity
Master Patrol - 5% in addition to base rate & longevity
There is shift differential pay for 2nd and 3rd shifts, and uniforms are provided by the City (except weapons).
Agency
City of Decatur
Address
#1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza Decatur, Illinois, 62523
Phone
217-424-2805
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/decaturil