Hiring Opportunities

Except as otherwise provided by statute, applicants must be at least 21 and less than 35 years of age at the time of their application. Applicants must possess an associates degree or the equivalent of at least 60 credit hours at an accredited college, university or junior college.

The Addison Police Department protects citizens and property from crime and enforces the laws necessary for the safety and well-being of all residents within the Village of Addison. The Addison Police Department provides comprehensive police services to the community, including:

• 24-Hour, seven-day-a-week Patrol Activities
• Local E-911 Dispatching
• Criminal Investigations
• Gang/Tactical Enforcement
• Crime Prevention
• Bicycle Patrol
• Community Policing

• DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
• Neighborhood Watch
• Law Enforcement Explorer Post
• And other Community Services

The Department embraces Community Policing philosophies and seeks candidates who are willing to be creative problem solvers in addition to law enforcers.

The Addison Police Department operates under the philosophy of community oriented policing, therefore, candidates should be aware that police officers spend a significant amount of their time performing service oriented tasks in addition to crime fighting endeavors.

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Job Descriptions

Police Officer Addison Police Officers are responsible for: Protection of Life and Property Enforcement of Laws and Ordinances Responding to Citizens' Complaints and Calls for Service Maintaining Order in the Community Investigation of Crimes Addison Police Officers are also eligible for training in specialized areas within their assignment including: Evidence Technician Field Training Officer Firearms Instructor Crime Prevention Officer Gang/Tactical Officer Juvenille Officer Physical Fitness Instructor Accident Reconstructionist DARE Instructor Undercover Narcotics Officer Criminal Investigator Arson Investigator Bicycle Patrol Unit Foot Patrol Unit

Community Service Officer Community Service Officers (CSO's) are non-sworn personnel who are cross-trained in a variety of areas. CSO's are responsible for the operation of the communications function of the Addison Police Department including: Answering E911 and other emergency phones Dispatching to Police Units MDT Communications Handling Complaint Window Traffic State Computer Entry and Inquiry Their field duties include: Handling Animal Complaints Parking Enforcement Abandoned Auto Removal Traffic Control Non-Emergency Requests for Service CSO's can also specialize in: Property Control Photo Laboratory Business Ordinance Enforcement Traffic Control

Social Services Current opening for Spanish-speaking Program Coordinator to facilitate community outreach program. Responsibilities include planning daily activities and special events, grant development and reporting.  Experience with community program development for diverse populations desired.  Must have good communication and PC skills. Fax or e-mail resume to Laura Bedore at 630/876-8474 or laura_bedore@hotmail.com.

Benefits

• Paid Vacations
• Medical and Dental Insurance
• 75% Tuition Reimbursement
• Sick Leave
• Specialty Pay
• Pension Plan

• Except as otherwise provided by statute, applicants must be at least 21 and less that 35 years of age at the time of application. Applicants must possess an associates degree or the equivalent of at least 60 credit hours at an accredited college, university or junior college.
• Must be a US Citizen or have applied for Citizenship
• Must have a Valid Driver's License

• Complete an application. Applications are available at the conclusion of the mandatory orientation.
• Attend an orientation meeting
• Pass written, physical agility, medical, psychological, polygraph and oral exams
• Subject yourself to an intensive background investigation and credit history check

• Attend a formal basic training course
• Complete additional training under the direct supervision of a qualified Field Training Officer
• Work a permanent schedule
• Be eligible for a rewarding career filled with opportunity and challenges
• Maintain good physical conditioning and participate in semi-annual physical fitness testing

The Village of Addison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Addison Police Department 3 Friendship Plaza Addison, IL 60101 (630) 543-3080 Addison Police Department, A Nationally Accredited Police Agency CALEA accredited 2000, reaccredited 2003