at City Of Moline % Personnel Dept in Moline, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Salary and Benefits
- Starting Pay: $61,480/year
- Excellent Health Benefits and Pension
- Uniform Allowance: $800/year
- Firearms Proficiency Pay: Up to $360/year
- Physical Fitness Incentive: $200/year
- Shift Differential: $0.45/hour for 2nd shift & $0.55/hour for 3rd shift
Training
- 16-week police academy with full pay, benefits & housing provided
- In-house training after completion of police academy
Probationary Period
- 12 months for those already certified as Illinois law enforcement officers
- 18 months for all others
Age and Residency
- 21-34 years of age to apply (see exceptions in packet)
- Must live within a 40-mile radius of 1630 8th Avenue in Moline within 2 years of hire (includes Illinois & Iowa)
- $100 per month living allowance for Moline residents (see details in packet)
- Additional requirements contained further in this packet
Characteristics of the Job
Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine tasks requiring application of judgment based on knowledge gained through experience and training & occasionally exercises independent judgment when dealing with emergency situations. Is responsible for the protection of life & property & the preservation of order in the City of Moline through enforcement of laws & ordinances. Work normally consists of pro-active patrol responding to calls for service, traffic regulation & investigative duties in a designated area of the city. May also be assigned to specialized units responsible for follow-up investigations, self-initiated criminal investigations, traffic enforcement & other support or staff services. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Training & Experience
High school diploma or GED equivalent; ability to successfully complete the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officers Training Board Basic Recruit Training; must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license or equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of occupational hazards & safety precautions; good social & general intelligence.
Skill in the use of firearms.
Ability to exercise good judgment & establish & maintain satisfactory working relationships with peers, superiors, other agencies & the general public.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Are you ready to serve Moline?
Police Officer Required Testing Schedule
Important Dates
Online employment application due
Friday, June 23, 2023, at 5:00 PM
Agility Test and Written Exam
Friday, June 30, 2023, at 8:00 AM
Oral Interviews
TBD - Week of July 10, 2023
Employment Application
· The City of Moline only accepts online applications at www.moline.il.us.
· A study guide will be sent to the e-mail address provided.
Agility Test
Date: Friday, June 30, 2023
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Moline Police Department (Fitness Center) 1640 6th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265
1. All applicants are required to report for the agility test.
2. Report ahead of time. Late arrivals will not be allowed to participate.
3. Bring a valid driver’s license.
Written Examination (for applicants who pass agility test)
Date: Friday, June 30, 2023
Time: Immediately following the Agility Test
Location: Moline Police Department (Community Room) 1640 6th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265
1. Report ahead of time. Late arrivals will not be allowed to participate.
2. Bring a valid driver’s license.
3. Bring two sharpened #2 pencils.
Oral Interviews
The top 25 applicants who pass the written exam will be scheduled for the 1st round of oral interviews.
All applicants are required to meet the deadlines, tests & events outlined in the recruitment process of the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners. Failure to complete any portion of the process will result in disqualification; therefore, there will be no variations in the schedule.
Police Officer
General Requirements & Testing Procedures
Applications are available online during a given time period & must be submitted by the required deadline to be eligible to test.
Applicants must:
- Be citizens of the United States.
- Be at least 21 years old by the time of appointment. Candidates who are 20 years old & have taken two years of certified law enforcement courses are eligible to test,but will not be appointed until 21 years old.
- Be under 35 years of age, except that the age requirement shall not apply to the following:
- A veteran shall be allowed to exceed the maximum age provision by the number of years served on active military duty, but by no more than 10 years of active military duty
- A person previously employed as a police officer in a regularly constituted police department of any municipality, regardless of whether the municipality is located in Illinois or in another state
- A person who has served as an auxiliary police officer under Section 3.1-30-20 for at least 5 years and is under 40 years of age
- A person who has served as a deputy under Section 3-6008 of the Counties Code & otherwise meets necessary training requirements
- A person who has served as a sworn officer as a member of the Illinois Department of State Police
- Have 20/20 correctable vision.
