The Village of Phoenix, Illinois is currently seeking applications from exceptional individuals for the position of part-time Police Officer.

The Phoenix Police Department is fortunate to deliver our services in concert with a supportive community and police administration.
The applicant will perform duties to include but not limited to:

• Enforcing traffic, criminal laws and local ordinances
• Provide emergency response as needed
• Write reports
• Handle traffic crashes
• Attend court as needed
• Handle any and all other duties assigned
• Work a minimum of four shifts and provide availability for eight non-consecutive shifts each month on all shifts including weekends and holidays

Minimum qualifications include:

• 21 years of age
• U.S. Citizen
• High school graduate (or equivalent)
• Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
• Valid FOID card
• Excellent moral character
• Good mental and physical condition
• No felony or domestic violence convictions
• Willingness to work all shifts (with an emphasis for night shifts)
• Willingness to work weekends and some holidays (mandatory to work Fourth of July)
• MUST BE a graduate of one of either the full-time or part-time sworn officer Illinois training programs and be State of Illinois certified, or have the appropriate training and certification from another state that is compatible with Illinois training requirements
• Currently employed in law enforcement or separated/retired in good standing from a law enforcement agency

All qualified applications will be required to:

• Pass an oral interview
• Pass a thorough background investigation, including possible credit check
• Pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and possibly a psychological evaluation after acceptance of appointment

Providing an application does not automatically guarantee you will be hired. We reserve the right to hire based on our hiring policies/procedures and the successful completion of our detailed pre-employment background investigation and approval by our Chief of Police and the Village of Phoenix Police and Fire Commission Board.

If you are not currently certified and/or a sworn police officer, please do not submit an application.

Application can be found at:
Phoenix Police Department

629 E. 151st Street

Phoenix, IL 60426

Monday – Friday

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Pre-Applications may be returned via U.S. postal mail or in person at the above address.

This web page's advertisement may be changed at a later date without notice at the direction and discretion of the Phoenix Police Department.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Law enforcement: 2 years (Preferred)
• Leadership: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person