NOTE: There is no application fee for this hiring process.
This application is for Lateral Transfer Police Officer applicants only.
Applicants must have previous experience as a police officer. Please read the requirements carefully.
Beardstown Police Department
Beardstown, Illinois
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of Beardstown, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of lateral transfer police officer with the Beardstown Police Department.
Salary: $63,732.94 — $66,575.96 as determined by the Chief of Police and the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and based on the officer’s experience level.
- Relocation bonus of up to $1,000 to any employee relocating to the City of Beardstown within 6 months of hire;
- One-time $1,500 bonus upon completion of probationary period;
- One-time $1,500 bonus after completing 1 full year of employment;
- One-time $3,000 bonus after completing 2 full years of employment;
- One-time $3,000 bonus after completing 3 full years of employment;
Benefits include excellent pension plan, health insurance, vacation, personal and sick leave, holiday pay, take-home vehicles, shift differential pay, overtime opportunities, specialty assignments, and 12-hour work schedule.
Population: 6,458
Sworn Police Officers: 15
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the City of Beardstown Board of Fire and Police Commissioners:
- U.S. citizenship;
- Minimum of 21 years old -AND- be under the age of 65 years old at time of hire, per ILCS Section 5/10-2.1-6 of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioner's Act;
- Currently employed for at least two (2) years as a full-time, sworn law enforcement officer by a State, County, University, or local law enforcement agency. Applicants must be in good standing with the agency in which they served. (NOTE: Part-time certification does NOT meet this requirement);
- Must have completed the State of Illinois certified police officer training board requirements;
- No felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions for crimes of moral turpitude;
- Possess a valid driver's license with good driving record;
- Be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. equivalent;
- Possess 20/20 corrected vision with good depth perception and cannot be colorblind;
- Must successfully complete a background investigation, polygraph, and psychological testing. NOTE: All applicants will be required to fully disclose all personal matters, to include agreements and sealed files;
- Must successfully complete a medical and visual examination, including drug and alcohol screening.
- Ability to furnish upon request a copy of the following documents to the extent applicable upon request: a resume, professional licenses, training certificates, naval or military service board or discharge papers (DD-214/Copy 4), documents confirming work experience, last two employee evaluations, two police reports demonstrating best work and any other employment related material as requested or required;
Preference points will be awarded as determined by the City of Beardstown Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the following:
- Military: Persons who were engaged in the military or naval service of the United States for at least one year, and were honorably discharged. A copy of Form DD-214 (indicating status of discharge) must be submitted with application to qualify.
- Experience: Persons who have been awarded a certificate of successful completion of the Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Course (Certified Illinois Police Officer). Copy of state-issued certification must be submitted with application to qualify.
Submission of Application: Applications MUST be submitted online. Faxed, e-mailed, mailed or dropped off applications will NOT be accepted. Applications are being accepted on an on-going, rolling basis and will be reviewed monthly. Applicants will be contacted within approximately 30 days of submitting their application via the email address provided in their application. Please check your email for further information about next steps in the hiring process.
Important Disclaimer for Potential Applicants:As part of this application form, you will be required to submit various documents, records and/or additional forms. Be sure to allow sufficient time to gather this documentation and fully complete the application before the deadline. In other words, do not wait until one day before the deadline to collect and submit the required documentation. In order for your application to be accepted, the following documents must be submitted with your application and received prior to the deadline:
- Copy of valid driver's license;
- Copy of birth certificate;
- Copy of social security card;
- Copy of high school diploma (or transcripts) -OR- G.E.D. equivalency;
- Copy of Illinois law enforcement certification;
- Copy of DD-214 indicating discharge status for military personnel.
The City of Beardstown and The Beardstown Police Department are an Equal Opportunity Employer.