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Lateral Police Officer Application

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

Application Date(Required)

Position Applied for:(Required)

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Your Name(Required)

First Middle Last

Have you ever been known by or used any other name? If yes, what was that name?

Present Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Prior Addresses

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Prior Addresses

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Email(Required)

Phone Number(Required)

Do you have a valid driver's license(Required)

Yes

Have you received a high school diploma or GED?(Required)

*(Must be completed by time of conditional offer)

Yes

Have you ever applied to the City before?(Required)

Yes

If yes, when/ what position?

Are you currently employed?(Required)

Yes

If employed, may we inquire with your employer?

Yes

Are you currently on “lay-off” status and subject to recall?(Required)

Yes

Are you at least 20 years of age?(Required)

Yes

Are you legally eligible to work in the United States?(Required)

(Proof of citizenship will be required upon employment.)

Yes

Driver's License Number(Required)

State of Issue(Required)

Photo of Driver's License(Required)

Max. file size: 50 MB.

MILITARY SERVICE

Branch

Start Date:

End Date

Duties Performed

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

1. Employer Name

Phone

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Date from

Date to

Supervisor

Work Performed

Reason for leaving

Job Title

2. Employer Name

Phone

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Date from

Date to

Job Title

Supervisor

Work Performed

Reason for leaving

3. Employer Name

Phone

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Date from

Date to

Job Title

Supervisor

Work Performed

Reason for leaving

EDUCATION

SPECIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Summarize job-related skills & qualifications from employment or other experience.

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES List three persons not related to you, whom you have known professionally for at least one year.

1. Name

First Last

Phone

Business

Years Known

Relationship

Phone

2. Name

First Last

Business

Years Known

Relationship

3. Name

First Last

Phone

Business

Years Known

Relationship

EDUCATION

High School/GED(Required)

Did you graduate?(Required)

Yes

Major/Minor Subjects Studied(Required)

College

Did you graduate?

Yes

Major/Minor Subjects Studied

College

Did you graduate?

Yes

Major/Minor Subjects Studied

Other Training

Did you graduate?

Yes

Major/Minor Subjects Studied

Are you an IMRF retiree?(Required)

If you are an IMRF retiree, it is suggested you review General Memo 688 and the return-to-work rules for IMRF retirees. Your retirement status will have no effect on this application.

Yes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, STARTING SALARY AND BENEFITS(Required)

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners of the City of Macomb, Illinois offers periodic testing for eligible applicants interested in being considered for appointment to the Macomb Police Department.

Applicants must be at least 20 years of age and under 35 years of age as of the date of testing in order to apply for employment with the Macomb Police Department, unless exempt from such age limitation as provided by Illinois law (65 ILCS 5/10 et. seq.). Applicants who are 20 years of age are hereby notified that while their name
will be placed on the final eligibility list, the Department and the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners reserve the right to pass over them if they will not have attained the age of 21 by the start date of the Academy for the round of hiring in question due to the age requirement of the Academy. Any applicant passed over in this manner for this reason shall retain his or her place on the list for the next round of hiring.

Applicants must have completed 60 semester or 90 quarter hours from an accredited academic institution, or obtained an AA, AS or AAS, or have two (2) years prior service in law enforcement with certain agencies and successfully completed the Illinois Law Enforcement Basic Training Program; must possess a valid driver’s license; must pass physical and written exams; must have visual acuity 20/20 each eye corrected (minimum), with normal color vision and depth perception; must have good habits and be of moral character. The educational requirement may be waived with verified documentation of certain military service as permitted by law (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6). If hired, residency requirements must be met within 60 days of being hired. Residency must be maintained in the following Illinois counties: McDonough, Warren, Henderson, Fulton, Hancock, Knox, and Schuyler. To be considered for appointment, candidate must pass, to the satisfaction of the Board, medical and psychological evaluations and a background investigation.

Starting salary is $63,032.34 - $72,451.46 depending on shift differentials and longevity.

1. Longevity program provides salary increase after 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 20 and 25 years of service.
2. 12 hour shifts with alternating weekends off
3. Up to 96 hours of paid sick leave per year.
4. Tuition reimbursement program for work-related courses.
5. Paid days off: 40 hours vacation after one year, 80 hours vacation after 2 years, 120 hours vacation after
8 years, 160 hours vacation after 15 years.
6. Award of 80 hours of holidays per anniversary year and three paid personal days a year.
7. Retirement program after 20 years of service and at the age of 55.
8. Paid employee health insurance program. City pays 75% of dependent health premium costs.
9. Paid in-service training by state certified instructors.
10. The City will furnish all initial clothing required, with $1,500 annual clothing and cleaning allowance per
year thereafter.
11. Workout facility with Physical Conditioning Program.
12. Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Collective Bargaining Agreement virtually guarantees most time off.
13. 4 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.

*All benefits and compensation itemized herein are subject to change pursuant to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement terms. The City reserves the right to require reimbursement of training expenses on a pro-rata basis if the officer resigns within the first two years of employment.

I have read and understand the minimum qualifications for this position

Release Form(Required)

I, the undersigned, affirm that the information given by me on this application is true and correct and I hereby acknowledge that falsification of any part of this application may result in denial of employment or discharge after employment. I understand a physical examination and drug screen will be required prior to beginning employment and that I will be required to undergo drug testing if deemed necessary by supervisory personnel. I also understand that upon commencing employment, I will be required to maintain permanent residence within the boundary

Date(Required)

GENERAL WAIVER AND RELEASE - Please Read Carefully Before Signing(Required)

In connection with my application for employment with the City of Macomb, I understand and agree that investigative inquiries are to be made which may include, but not limited to: my consumer credit, criminal convictions, motor vehicle history, educational transcripts, and other reports of any nature and type, including information in the public domain. These reports will include information as to my character, work, habits, performance, and experience together with reasons for termination of past employment. I hereby agree to release and hold harmless the City of Macomb, its employees (elected or appointed), the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, and any and all of their agents, from and against any claim or claims arising as a result of the conduct of any background investigation they may determine appropriate and necessary upon and of me to ascertain my fitness for the position sought; or any tests taken or to be taken by me for and to determine my fitness for the position sought; and to generally and specifically waive and agree to hold harmless those persons, firms, corporations, and other entities who supply requested information during the conduct of an investigation of fitness for the position being sought. I understand and agree that the City of Macomb and/or Board of Fire and Police Commissioners may request information from various federal, state, and other agencies that maintain records concerning my past activities related to my driving, credit, criminal, education, and other experiences. I authorize without any reservations all corporations, companies, municipalities, credit agencies, persons, educational institutions, law enforcement agencies, and former employers to release information they may have about me, and release them from any liability and responsibility for doing so. I understand successful completion psychological examinations are required prior to beginning employment. I also understand that if hired, I will be required to maintain permanent residence within the boundaries of McDonough, Warren, Henderson, Fulton, Hancock, Knox, or Schuyler County, Illinois. I hereby acknowledge that I understand that a physical fitness test is required prior to beginning employment with the Fire and Police Commission of the City of Macomb, Illinois. I further warrant that I am physically fit and able to take said physical fitness test. As such, I hereby agree to waive any and all liability and release and hold harmless the City of Macomb, its employees (elected or appointed) the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, and any and all of their agents from and against any claim or claims arising as a result of my performance of the physical fitness test. This authorization, in original copy, or facsimile form, shall be valid for this and any future reports that may be requested. I hereby authorize investigation of all statements made by me with no liability arising there from.

Date(Required)

Macomb Police Department Recruitment

Pride in Policing

Lateral Police Officer Application

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

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