Job Description
SOUTH ELGIN POLICE DEPARTMENT
50 S. WATER STREET
SOUTH ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60177
847-741-2151
Updated: January 14, 2025
Job Classification: Police Officer
***Please submit your application through the link provided to be considered for this position.***
The South Elgin Police Department is currently establishing a Police Officer hiring list! All candidates must take the FrontLine National exam through National Testing Network by WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025, 5:00 p.m. CST
The department requires the candidate to complete the Public Safety Assessment (PSSA). You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account. NTN suggests completing the PSSA as soon as possible so there is not a delay in your process.
Candidates must also upload and complete the following documents to their NTN candidate account by the deadline set for FEBRUARY 12, 2025:
Application
Copy of Birth Certificate or Citizenship papers
Copy of High School Diploma or GED certificate
Salary: Current Salary: $74,518-$109,003
84 Hour Pay Period
12 Hour Patrol Shifts
Benefit Information: Village of South Elgin Explanation of New Employee Benefits - Police
For more information, check out the Police website!
Contact Information:
Donna Babica
Administrative Specialist
847-741-2151 x5335
Department Overview: The South Elgin Police Department has 35 sworn officers. The department moved into the new police facility 50 S. Water Street, South Elgin, IL, in December, 2024. The department participates in several regional teams, including, Kane County SWAT, Kane County Major Crimes Task Force, Kane County Accident Reconstructionist Team, and ILEAS -Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System Mobile Field Force. The department also has opportunities within the department, such as School Resource Officers, Detectives, Community Relations, Evidence Technicians, and Field Training Officers.
Mission statement:
"The South Elgin Police Department exists to enhance the quality of life in South Elgin by working in partnership with the community. We are dedicated to exhibiting a strong fundamental belief in the core values of professionalism, integrity and compassion. The South Elgin Police Department will remain dedicated to providing a safe environment and treat people with respect and dignity."
At present, its population of 24,277 and continues to grow. In 2007, Money Magazine ranked South Elgin as one of the Best Places to Live in the United States for economic opportunity, excellent schools, safe streets, thing-to-do and a real sense of community. In 2011, the Village was ranked in the CNN/Money's Top 100 again for economic strength, great job opportunities, top schools and safe streets. Consumer finance website, Wallet Hub, analyzed 162 communities in Illinois. South Elgin ranked 8th among these communities which the site hailed as the "Best Illinois Cities for Jobs". In 2016, the same website ranked South Elgin 35th as "Top 100 Best for Families in Illinois".
Area Information: South Elgin, IL, County of Kane
Population: 24,277
Job Requirements
Age:
Meet the age requirements set forth in the Illinois State Statute 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6 (upon appointment of employment be 21 years of age or order and have not reached their 35th birthday, unless they meet the exemptions under the statute).
Citizenship Required:
Be a U.S. citizen
High School Grad / GED:
A high school/GED Graduate
Driver's License:
Possess a valid Illinois Driver's License
Ability to Read/Speak English:
Ability to read/speak English
Vision:
Must be able to meet vision standard at time of appointment. Must be correctable to 20/20 with both eyes open including field of vision/depth perception/color vision within normal ranges.
College:
See Preference Points
Academy Certification:
See Preference Points
Prior Experience:
See Preference Points
Necessary Certifications:
See Required Documents and/or Preference Points
Additional Requirements:
Possess no record of felony conviction or crime of moral turpitude
Hiring Process:
*In Person Oral Interview - Saturday, March 1, 2025. *The top 50 candidates will be invited to the oral interview process. *Immediate Positions Open.
Preference Points:
Upon Successful Passage of Written and Oral testing procedures, before Final Eligibility Register compiled, preference points may be claimed based on:
Any person who is entitled to military preference and whose name appears on the Initial Eligibility Register shall, upon request, be awarded five (5) preference points in accordance with state law 65ILCS 5/10-2.1-9(b). (Individual must have served a minimum of one full year of active duty).
Any person who has been awarded an associate's degree in fire science, emergency medical service, law enforcement or criminal justice or who has been awarded a bachelor's degree in any academic discipline from an accredited college or university whose name appears on the Initial Eligibility Register shall, upon request, be awarded five (5) preference points.
Any person who has successfully completed the Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Course as established under the Illinois Police Training Act whose name appears on the Initial Eligibility Register shall, upon request, be awarded five (5) preference points. (Available to applicants who are currently serving, within the State of Illinois, as law enforcement officers on a full or part-time basis and has certificate attesting to successful completion).
Certification will be required; i.e., DD-214; original college transcript; State of Illinois Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Course.
Training:
Academy - 16 weeks
FTO (Field Training Officer) - 14 weeks
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 74,518.00 109,003.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Immediate start, Live in, Shift work, Saturday,