MATTESON POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOW HIRING ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICERS AND LATERAL TRANSFERS

The Village of Matteson is now accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officers (No Law Enforcement Experience Required) and Lateral Transfers (Experienced Police Officers) for the Matteson Police Department (MPD). If your skillsets include the following qualities, then you will want to be a part of the Matteson Police Department.

• Good communication skills and the ability to listen empathetically.
• High level of integrity where you instill trust in the people you serve.
• A strong sense of resilience and the ability to put personal feelings aside.
• Motivated by working for something greater than yourself.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To apply for this position, you must visit the Village of Matteson website at https://www.villageofmatteson.org/departments/human_resources/index.php and complete the Police Officer Application. The website will provide you with a detailed job description and information regarding wages and benefits, the written examination, and steps in the hiring and selection process. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources at (708) 283-4910 or (708) 283-4949.

MINIMUM EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICERS

CITIZENSHIP: Must be a citizen of the United States.

AGE: must be 21 years of age and years of age at the time of application unless exempt by statue. Proof of birth date must be submitted at the time of application.

HEIGHT & WEIGHT: Must be comparable for overall size and body structure.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: Must demonstrate physical agility, muscular coordination, pass a rigid physical exam and drug test.

CHARACTER: Must be of good moral character and have temperate habits. Extensive background check and psychological testing required for final applicants.

EDUCATION: Must have a High School diploma or G.E.D. at the time of application.

RESIDENCY: As detailed in Article XXV of the CBA, employees have 18 months from date of hire, and continuously thereafter, to obtain residency within the following Illinois counties: Cook, Lake, McHenry, Kane, DuPage, Will and Kankakee.

PEACE OFFICER WELLNESS EVALUATION REPORT TEST (POWER) TEST CARD

Must provide proof of a valid and current (within 6 months) POWER Test Card at the time of application. For test information contact:

· NIPSTA https://www.nipsta.org/202/POWER-Test

· Joliet Community College https://www.jjc.edu/about-jjc/places-interest/power-testing

· Triton College https://www.triton.edu/about/dept/academic/school-of-business-and-technology/criminal-justice-administration/power-registration-policy/

· Out of state candidates must have an equivalent POWER Test Card from your state.

LATERAL TRANSFER POLICE OFFICERS

Must be a current full-time law enforcement officer and have a minimum of two years, experience with any local, county or state law enforcement agency. Proof of experience is required.

For information regarding the hiring and selection process for Lateral Transfer Police Officers, please visit https://www.villageofmatteson.org/lateral_police_officer/index.php.

THE POSTING CLOSES ON MAY 3, 2024

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,852.50 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person