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Police Officer
City of Markham, IL
c/o C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E.
Personnel Testing Service
Phone: (847) 310-2677
Website: www.copsandfiretesting.com
Starting Salary: $66,950.00
After 1 year: $76,992.50
After 7 years: $103,120.81
Sworn Officers: 40
Application Deadline is: 06/12/24
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of Markham is now
accepting applications for the position of: Police Officer
Certified officers are encouraged to apply and may be credited up to
4 years on the pay step scale ($81,681.34) based on previous experience.
Testing is being conducted for an immediate need to hire and to establish an eligibility list for future hiring needs.
The City of Markham Police Department is a full-service police department. The dedicated men and women of the Markham Police Department serve twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, all year long. Currently, the Markham Police Department consists of the Administration Division, Investigations Division, Tactical Unit, K-9 Unit, Records Division, and Crime Free Housing Division. Patrol schedule is 12-Hour shifts with every other weekend off. No residency requirements.
Applications are available at:
www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com
The application deadline is Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 4:00 PM
(Note: this is not a postmark date)
Applications will be available online for purchase until 2:00 PM on 06/12/24
All applications must be returned to the office of:
C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service
Attn: Markham PD
1251 N. Plum Grove Rd, Suite 160
Schaumburg, IL 60173
You must meet the following minimum requirements:
· Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident of the U.S. who produces evidence of intention to become a U.S. Citizen.
· Driver’s License: Must have a valid driver’s license to take the test and a valid driver’s license at the time of hire.
· Age Requirements: Applicants shall be under 35 years of age at the time of application (6/12/24) and at such time as the final eligibility list is posted, unless exempt by State Statute. 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6 provides, in part, that the age limitation does not apply to any person previously employed as a full-time police officer in a regularly constituted police department of any municipality; or to any person who has served as a Deputy under Counties Code or has served as a sworn officer of the Illinois State Police; or to any person who has served as an auxiliary police officer for at least 5 years and is under 40 years of age. Veterans who have served on active military duty for at least one year may exceed the age limitation of 35 years by years served in active military duty, but by no more than 10 years. Applicants must be at least 20 years of age at the time of test (6/12/24) and 21 years or age at time of appointment.
· Education: Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
· Character: Must not have committed any felony, qualifying misdemeanor or crime involving moral turpitude and be of good moral character pursuant to 50 ILCS 705/6.
· Testing: Must be able to participate and successfully complete all stages of the testing process.
· P.O.W.E.R. Card NOT REQUIRED TO TAKE THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION. Must possess a valid P.O.W.E.R. (Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report) Card from a certified testing agency at time of conditional offer of employment. P.O.W.E.R. Card is not required for full-time or part-time certified police officers.
Additional information will be provided in the application packet which can be
Downloaded at:
www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com
There is a $35.00 non-refundable application fee. Applications are NOT available at the Markham Police Department or City Hall
Note to Applicants: all questions must be directed to our office: 847-310-2677
Applicants must attend the mandatory orientation and test date
Orientation and Written Examination
Registration starts at 8:30 AM
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Orientation starts at 9:00 A.M.
_ Written Exam immediately following Orientation_
Location:
Markham Park District
16053 Richmond Ave
Markham, IL 60445
_ All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of Markham, which is an Equal Opportunity Employer_
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,950.00 - $103,120.81 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: In person
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