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Police Officer Job at City of Peoria, IL

City of Peoria, IL Peoria, IL 61603

$64,181 a year
Description

The Police Department is currently taking applications for an upcoming Police Recruit Testing Process. At this time, we do not have a date for the test, but you can apply online and you will be automatically be notified when the testing process begins.

When the testing process begins you will need to submit the required documents below:

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Photocopies of Driver’s License, certified Birth Certificate and High School Diploma OR High School Transcript OR GED Certificate (Must accompany application)

Examples of Duties

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

AGE: 21 years old by date of written examination, or 20 years old, if successfully completed two (2) years of law enforcement studies at an accredited college or university. Cannot have attained age 35 when the application is submitted. (By State statute, exceptions made for individuals with prior municipal police experience. See the Human Resources Department for additional information).

EDUCATION: Minimum: Graduation from High School or GED equivalency accepted. Prefer candidates with associate degree or hours toward bachelor’s degree.

MILITARY: A Veteran shall be allowed to exceed the maximum age provision by the number of years served on active military duty, but by no more than 10 years of active military duty. (45 years old)

OTHER: U.S. Citizenship; valid driver’s license; physical condition to perform the essential functions of the position and pass physical agility exam; no felony conviction.

VISION-HEARING: Applicants must meet minimum standards for vision and hearing. Applicants who wear glasses or contact lenses must meet minimum standards of visual acuity. Vision with corrective (glasses or contact lenses) lenses should not be less than 20/20 in the better eye, 20/40 in the worst eye, and 20/20 with both eyes open. Uncorrected (no glasses or contact lenses) vision is 20/40 and should not be 20/200 or worse with either eye.

RESIDENCY: Applicants need not be residents of the City to apply. When hired, you must establish and maintain principal place of residency within a 20-mile radius of the Peoria Police Department.


PENSION PROGRAM:
Employee Contribution: 9% of Base Salary and longevity
Pension Eligibility: Age 55 with 20 year's service
Disability: 50% of salary - Employer Contribution: City pays all remaining costs
If hired after 04/01/86, also contributes 1.45% to Medicare only.
VACATION: Less than one year of employment, no paid vacation time.
1 to 5 years of service - 2 Weeks Paid Vacation
After 5 years of Service - 1 additional day per year of service up to a total of 4 weeks at 15 years.
SICK LEAVE: Employees shall accrue sick leave at the rate of 8.00 hours per month of continuous service. Non-probationary employees shall have this additional 1.33 hours monthly accrual deducted from their accrued sick leave balance and contributed directly into the employee's Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Plan. The Employer is authorized to deduct and pay to the Trustee of the Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Plan established for the benefit of the employee, sixteen (16) of these hours of compensation. Upon separation, hours accrued greater than 607 are credited to RHS account.
PERSONAL LEAVE: Accumulated monthly from date of hire.
1 to 5 years of Service - 4 days per year
Over 5 years of Service - 5 days per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Provides up to 3 days paid bereavement leave.
DUTY RELIEF DAYS: Eight (8) days per year (2 per quarter to be scheduled in conjunction with normal days off).
HOLIDAYS: 10 Paid Holidays per year. (Extra compensation if day off falls on holiday or if scheduled to work on holiday).
LONGEVITY PAY:
5 to 10 Years of Service - 2% of Base Pay
10 to 15 Years of Service - 4% of Base Pay
15 to 20 Years of Service - 6% of Base Pay
20 to 25 Years of Service - 8% of Base Pay
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: Coverage effective first day of the next month following completion of one calendar month of employment. Members may opt out of the City's insurance program with proof of other coverage – coverage for dependents is optional. The City of Peoria Health Insurance offers two (2) plan options for coverage. Semi-monthly premiums for employees depend on which plan is selected. On your hire date, you will meet with City's Patient Advocate to receive detailed information on the plans and the appropriate premium cost. Depending on plan selection, you can enroll in Flexible Spending Program (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).

LOW DEDUCTIBLE PPO PLAN
Member Only $47.71/per pay
Member + Partner $162.82/per pay
Member + Child(ren) $128.82/per pay
Member + Family $224.84/per pay

HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PPO PLAN
Member Only $23.86/per pay
Member + Partner $81.42/per pay
Member + Child(ren) $64.41/per pay
Member + Family $112.42/per pay

LIFE INSURANCE:
$15,000 Group Term Life Insurance - No Cost to Employee
$15,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment - No Cost
$100,000 State Life Insurance - If Killed in Line of Duty
$100,000 Federal Life Insurance - If Killed in Line of Duty
$9,000 Funeral Expense - If Killed in Line of Duty
CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE: Savings accounts/loan accounts/checking accounts located at 505 NE Monroe, Peoria, IL 61602; Phone: (309) 494-8790, FAX: (309) 494-8793; Hours: 8am – 12pm and 1pm – 4:50pm, Monday through Friday.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM: Available on class-by-class basis, if funds are available, for job-related classes, based on prevailing rates at public institutions, based on grade, upon approval.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Three major 457 Plans available. Voya Financial, ICMA, and Nationwide Retirement Solutions.
RESIDENCY: Employee shall establish and maintain their principal place of residence within a twenty (20) mile radius of the Peoria Police Department and shall not be subject to any forfeiture of your annual base salary.
(Summary Data Only. Labor Agreements in effect are actual controlling documents.)




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