Wauconda, IL

Posted June 25, 2020 | Closes September 30, 2020 11:59 PM

Part-Time Marine Unit Officers
The Wauconda Police Department is currently taking applications for the position of Part-Time Sworn Marine Unit Police Officers. Current or recently retired police officers are preferable. The Wauconda Police Department Marine Unit is responsible for the enforcement of Illinois Law and Wauconda Village Ordinances applicable to the operation and safety of watercraft and motorized vehicles on Bangs Lake. Enforcement and community policing occurs year-round on and around Bangs Lake. Marine Unit Officers also participate in a variety of special events within the Village of Wauconda throughout the year. 

Salary Ranges from $18 to $20 dollars an hour.

If you have any questions, please contact Sgt. Aiardo by phone at 847-526-2421 ext 8200 or by email maiardo@waucondapolice.com. 

Application

Posted June 29, 2020 | Closes September 30, 2020 11:59 PM

Patrol Officer
A Police Officer assigned to the Patrol Section operates under the direct supervision of the Patrol Sergeant/Watch Commander. The Patrol Officer is sworn to enforce all laws and ordinances for which the Wauconda Police Department has responsibility. The Patrol Officer maintains peace and order, protecting lives and property of all persons with the Village of Wauconda. When properly required to act, the Police Officer will provide services necessary for the public safety and furtherance of the Departments missions and objectives. The Patrol Officer will take appropriate police actions, within the limits of legal authority, whenever and wherever required. The Patrol Officer will maintain professional decorum and with display a proper attitude in all dealings with citizens, superiors and other Department personnel. The Patrol Officer is expected to understand and comply with the orders, directives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the Wauconda Police Department. From time to time the Patrol Officer may be detailed to other specialized duties as required and directed by the Chief of Police and consistent with collective bargaining unit agreements. 

• Village of Wauconda Job Description
• Lateral Transfer Police Officer Supplemental Application
• Village of Wauconda Employment Application

Qualifications

The Patrol Officer must be a citizen of the United States, either natural or naturalized, age 21 or above. A working knowledge of the street layout and population patterns of the Village of Wauconda, with working knowledge of common laws covering traffic and general behavior, ability to react quickly and calmly to any emergency situation, ability to develop skills in the use and care of firearms, ability to drive an automobile safely and efficiently, ability to maintain fitness requirements in compliance with Department rules and regulations.

Special Requirements

The Patrol Officer must have a valid recognized State Drivers License, ability to pass a rigorous background check to include checks at the National Level, credit check and, pass drug testing and pre employment physicals. The patrol Officer must successfully complete basic Police Certification training as specified by the State of Illinois.

Miscellaneous Information

See job description.