Police Officer

The Village of Hanover Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under general supervision, performs police patrol, traffic control and enforcement, initial investigations into criminal and non-criminal activity and related functions involving the safety and protection of life and property. Promotes crime prevention, apprehends criminals, and enforces local ordinances, State and Federal laws and regulations in a designated area of an assigned shift.

• Paid Personal, Vacation, Holidays, and Sick days
• Life Insurance Policy paid by the Village
• Police Pension
• Medical Insurance with only an 11% employee contribution
• Free single Dental Insurance
• Personal days for celebrating holidays
• Up to $900 in Language Proficiency Pay
• Annual Employee Awards and Appreciation Event
• Annual Employee Picnic
• Annual Holiday Party
• Wellness Events
• Free Gym Membership
• Free Ride – first month of public transportation is free
• Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

• Copy of a valid Driver's License
• Copy of college/university transcripts OR proof of 2 years of active honorable military service OR proof of 180 days of active honorable combat duty in the military service
• Copy of your P.O.W.E.R. card dated within the last 365 days

• At least 20 years of age and have not reached your 35th birthday by the date the application is submitted (see Illinois Public Act 097-0251)
• Associates Degree, or 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college credit, OR proof of 2 years of active honorable military service OR proof of 180 days of active honorable combat duty, OR equivalent of education and military service
• Valid Driver’s License in good standing
• Valid P.O.W.E.R. card issued within the past 365 days
• No felony convictions and good moral character
• 35‑mile residency requirement after one year of hire

Interested persons must complete the Village of Hanover Park job application and take the National Testing Network (NTN) Law Enforcement – Frontline National written exam. The exam fee is $55, payable directly to NTN. A score transfer may be requested for $12 if the test was taken for another organization within the past 365 days.

• Interview
• Background Check (4 weeks)
• Polygraph (upon meeting background check; typically two weeks)
• Psychological Evaluation and Physical & Drug Screening (after conditional offer; typically two weeks)

• Receive briefings at shift commencement and inspect assigned vehicle and weaponry.
• Respond to radio-dispersed calls for action, provide first aid, assist allied law enforcement, and public fire department during emergencies.
• Conduct preliminary investigations into reported criminal activity and notify supervisors as required.
• Investigate non-criminal calls such as civil disturbances, family disputes, missing persons, and other incidents.
• Serve as Juvenile Officer, investigate crimes involving minors, and coordinate with State Attorney’s office and court system.
• Apprehend, arrest, and transport suspects for booking and temporary incarceration.
• Patrol assigned areas by vehicle or foot, enforce traffic ordinances, issue citations, and monitor for stolen vehicles.
• Prepare reports and records, review sources, prepare cases for court and provide testimony.
• Perform community relations duties and public outreach on crime prevention.
• Follow safety regulations, report unsafe conditions, accidents, and maintain safe work practices.
• Perform other duties reasonably within scope of enumerated duties.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Associates degree or 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of accredited college credit, OR 2 years of active military experience, OR equivalent. Certification of training by an accredited Illinois law enforcement school within six months of initial employment. Bi‑Linguistic fluency is a plus.

Valid Driver’s License.

The Village Of Hanover Park offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, sick time, medical, dental and life insurance.

for a detailed overview of our Police Officer benefit package.