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 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 on 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 or sworn police officer, please do not apply.

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