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Job Title: Experienced Police Officer
Salary: $50,099.81 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Champaign, Illinois
 

 
 
If you are an experienced police officer with two or more years of full-time street experience, you may qualify for the Experienced Officer Hiring Program with the Champaign Police Department.

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.

If you have any questions about our Experienced Officer Hiring Program, please call Sgt. Scott Friedlein at (217) 403-6914 or the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday -Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Applications are reviewed weekly, however group testing and oral interviews will generally occur on a quarterly basis in early February, May, August, and November or as 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: 2 years of certified criminal justice related operational work experience with a municipal, county, or state law enforcement agency.

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.