Lateral Police Officer Job at Village of Buffalo Grove

Village of Buffalo Grove Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

JOB
The Buffalo Grove Police Department, a progressive northwest suburban Chicago department, is looking for the best candidates available. Future growth, advancement potential, salary, and benefits are excellent. The Village of Buffalo Grove is located thirty-three miles northwest of downtown Chicago and twenty miles north of O’Hare International Airport. Neighboring communities include Arlington Heights, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Riverwoods, Vernon Hills, and Wheeling. Since its incorporation in 1958, Buffalo Grove has grown and developed into a tightly knit, award-winning community. The Village’s current population is 43,212. Buffalo Grove has been recognized as one of the safest communities in the United States, the most family-friendly community in Illinois, one of the best Chicago suburbs for young professionals and one of the Best Places to Live.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Patrols a designated area of the Village; checks doors and windows and examines premises of unoccupied buildings or residences in order to detect any suspicious conditions; observes violations of laws and ordinances and responds to incidents involving traffic crashes, misdemeanors, felonies, and miscellaneous citizen service requests; makes police presence known in a manner that contributes toward deterrence of crime; gives information and provides assistance to motorists and the public. Conducts preliminary investigations at the scenes of crimes, traffic crashes and other incidents; administers emergency medical aid to persons; gathers and preserves evidence; locates and questions witnesses; writes citations and makes arrests as required by circumstances; testifies as a witness in court. Processes prisoners upon admission; takes fingerprints, photographs, and receipts their personal property; may transport prisoners. May be assigned to traffic education and enforcement; enforces traffic and motor vehicle regulations through visual observation and radar/lidar patrol, issues warnings or citations to offenders; investigates and prepares reports of traffic crashes involving property damage, injuries and fatalities; maintains traffic-related statistics. May be assigned to criminal/youth investigation; investigates crimes and criminal activities involving adults and/or juveniles; conducts crime scene investigations; obtains statements of victims, witnesses, and suspects; investigates assigned cases until cleared or declared inactive; maintains records of investigations and assists in the preparation of cases for court and court diversion programs; testifies in court as necessary. May be assigned to crime prevention/community relations duties; conducts security surveys; coordinates crime opportunity prevention plans; presents public information programs; analyzes community concerns.May be assigned to local school duties; acts as a teaching resource for school community; assists with school security; conducts classes; investigates youth related problems; maintains appropriate records. May be assigned to other specialized duties or temporary assignments with other law enforcement agencies as required. Performs related work as required

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The following documents and certificates are required to be submitted at the time of application: Resume Birth Certificate High School Diploma or GED Certificate State of Illinois Law Enforcement Officer Certification Military Service Records - DD Form (if applicable) Certified copy of transcript for: Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement; orCertified copy of Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited College or University (if applicable)


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