Police Officer - Entry Level

POLICE OFFICER

The Village of Skokie is now accepting applications for the position
of Entry Level Police Officer.

Qualified candidates will complete a written examination on
Saturday, January 24, 2026. (Notification of test location will be provided to all who

successfully complete and submit an application by December 22, 2025.)

The application packet and additional information, including a list of the minimum
requirements, is available at iosolutions.com.

The application packet and exam are available at no cost

Application deadline: 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025.

As of November 1, 2025, the hourly pay range for this position is $43.13 -$59.03.
Generous benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, & life insurance;

Retirement pension plan; paid vacation days, sick days, and holidays in the first year;
457(b) retirement savings plan.

APPLICATIONS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE SKOKIE
POLICE DEPT., AT SKOKIE VILLAGE HALL, OR OTHER VILLAGE OF SKOKIE BUILDINGS.

The Village of Skokie is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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VILLAGE OF SKOKIE, ILLINOIS Job Description

Revised: April 2023

JOB IDENTIFICATION

Position Title: POLICE OFFICER

Salary Range: C 19

FLSA: Non - Exempt

Department: Police Department

Division: Patrol/! nvestigations/Cri me Prevention

Reports to: Police Sergeant

Supervises: N/A

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of a shift, section or unit supervisor, performs varied tasks
in providing for the safety and protection of life and property within the community and in
enforcing applicable federal, state, and iocal laws and ordinances. Performs these and
other related law enforcement activities on an assigned tour of duty in a 24-hour a day,
seven days-a-week sen/ice operation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Works an assigned tour of duty performing various policing duties including patrol,

complaint response, traffic control, investigative, crime prevention and other assigned
specialized or administrative tasks.

• Uses good Judgement in deciding a course of action in response to service calls,

encountered incidents or emergency situations, at times without assistance in the initial
stages.

• Takes appropriate law enforcement action as the result of an incident that may involve

rendering first aid, investigating the incident, preserving evidence, questioning suspects
and witnesses, pursuing subjects and arresting persons suspected of being involved in
crimes or misconduct.

• Carries out duties in conformance with federal, state, county and local laws and

ordinances to protect the public, preserve the peace and enforce the law.

• Observes suspicious situations and violations of the law while on duty and responds to

emergency radio calls and requests for assistance.

• Listens to complaints, explains violations of the law to drivers and suspects and questions

drivers, witnesses and suspects to determine the facts and possible violations of the law.

• Uses tact and discretion in handling domestic disputes, criminal activity, civi! disturbances,

cases of drunkenness and/or substance abuse, so that innocent bystanders are not
adversely affected.

• Undertakes community oriented police work providing assistance to citizens and the

general public.

• Prepares a variety of accurate and detailed reports, records and daily logs as required.

• Reviews case records and prepares self for testifying in court as necessary.

• Use of firearms and other weapons as necessary; must maintain required qualifications.

• Coordinates activities with other officers, other Village departments or other law

enforcement agencies as necessary.

• Patrols Village streets, parks, commercial and residentia! areas utilizing various methods

of transportation to preserve the peace.

• Be observant in enforcing the law, controlling vehicular traffic, preventing and detecting

misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations, investigating such
violations and otherwise serve and protect the citizenry.

• Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civi!

disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of
alcohol and drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action.

• Investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicuiar accidents. Summons

ambulances, tow trucks and other law enforcement vehicles. Takes measurements and
draw diagrams of scene.

• Promptly submits the required reports obtained as a result of any call, stop, incident or

investigation.

OTHER RESPONSIBIUTIES

• Maintains department equipment, supplies and facilities.

• Maintains contact with general public, court officials and other municipal officials on

subjects of police activities.

• Observes and reports other hazards and problems within the community observed during

the performance of normal police activities.

• Serves as a member of various committees as assigned.

• Directs the activities of less senior Police Officers at the scene of an incident until a

supervisor appears on the scene.

• Performs the associated tasks of specialty assigned police related functions (e.g.

breathalizer, evidence technician, field training officer, range officer, specialty patrol, etc.)

• Reports for roll call at the specified time and place, wearing the uniform of the day, with a!l

equipment necessary to be self-sustaining until the completion of the tour of duty.

• Records necessary and pertinent information disseminated during roll call.

• Makes a check of assigned patrol area to determine if any unusual or hazardous

conditions exist or are scheduled to occur.

• Properly secures equipment when relieved of duty.

• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE /SKILLS /ABILITIES

The position of Police Officer is filled through a competitive examination process that
establishes a two-year rank order eligibility list. Requirements for participation in the
examination process and other qualifications include:

• Minimum age of 20 years and under the age of 35 years by the date of the written

examination. Must be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire.

• U.S. citizen or alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence or an alien authorized to

work in the U.S.

• Absent of any felony convictions and/or disqualifying criminal history and be of good moral

character and turpitude.

• Possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

• Possess 20/20 vision in each eye or correctable to 20/20 and free from color blindness.

• Ability to meet the Illinois State Training Board's physical agility standards.

• Ability to successfully complete and pass a Police Training Academy.

• Ability to successfully qualify for the use and carrying of a firearm.

• Establishment of residency within designated boundaries.

• Ability to iearn and apply applicable federal and state laws, local ordinances, as well as,

Village policies and department rules, SOP'S and reguiations.

• Ability to perform work requiring a physical condition and agiiity necessary to protect the

public, apprehend or subdue suspected law breakers.

• Ability to communicate dearly and effectively in English, both orally and in written format.

• Ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making quick, effective

and reasonable decisions and courses of action.

• Ability to receive and follow written and/or verbal instructions, follow the directions of

superiors and interact effectively with peers.

• Ability to communicate and interact courteousiy, but effectively, with citizens and the

general public in situations that may require assistance, may be confrontationai, emotional
or grievous.

• Ability to safely and efficiently use vehicles, communication systems, weapons and other

equipment necessary in the performance of recognized Poiice duties.

• Ability to testify in court.

• Ability to follow all safety rules and regulations of the Village.

EDUCA TION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent high school education.

• Must have a minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit from an accredited institution

by application submission deadline, OR two (2) years of active military service with an
Honorable Discharge by application submission deadline.

• The qualifications and required job knowledge for this position reflect skills and

knowledge that wili be learned on the job. Police Officers must have the ability to learn
and adapt to a highly structured organizational environment. Police Officers must have
certification from an approved Police Academy and complete an in-house orientation and
field training before being assigned on their own.

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS / LICENSES

• Police Officers ser^e a 24-month probationary period during which they should have

become futly acdimated to the job.

• Must have a valid Illinois driver's license.

• Must possess a valid Illinois Firearm Owner's Identification Card.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The functions of this position are representative of work exerting up to 50 pounds of force, but
may be required to occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Employee should
seek out assistance when carrying out duties requiring exertion of 50 or greater pounds of
force. The employee must have adequate hearing in order to communicate with employees,
residents and the public. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, peripherai vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk,
stand, walk, drive, listen, use hands to finger, handle or fed objects, tools or controls, reach
with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, knee!, crouch or crawi and taste or smell.

The employee on a frequent basis finds himself or herself in a sedentary position whether
indoors or in a vehicle. Their assignments are frequently in an outside environment subject to
diverse weather conditions. The employee may occasionally work in high or precarious places
and may have exposure with explosives. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or
humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicats, extreme cold or heat
and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.