Riverdale Police Department
Riverdale, Illinois
The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners of the Village of Riverdale, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the Riverdale Police Department.
Current Starting Salary is competitive with the region: $61,284.78 plus a $5,000 signing bonus. Top patrol salary is $102,724.60.
Full-time employment benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 10 paid holidays
- Clothing and equipment allowance
- Tuition reimbursement
Population: 13,549
Sworn Police Officers: 30
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Village of Riverdale:
- U.S. citizenship;
- No felony convictions (Note: a misdemeanor or serious traffic offense may also disqualify applicants from further consideration);
- Valid state-issued driver's license;
- Minimum of 21 years of age AND shall be under the age of 35 by the application deadline date (May 9, 2023) unless exempt from such age limitation as provided in Section 5/10-2.1-6 of the Fire and Police Commissioner's Act;
- Residency: All employees shall live within 30 miles of Village Hall -AND- within the State of Illinois;
- Be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. equivalent;
- Possess a valid NIPSTA (P.O.W.E.R. Test) card –OR- equivalent criteria as per the State standard (such as Triton Community College or Joliet Junior College), issued within 12 months of the application deadline date (May 9, 2023);
- Must successfully complete an oral interview;
- Must successfully complete a background investigation (applicants will be required to fully disclose all personnel matters, to include agreements and sealed files);
- Must successfully complete a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and medical physical (including drug and alcohol screening);
- Pay a $25.00 non-refundable application processing fee.
Preference points will be awarded as determined by the Village of Riverdale 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.
Submission of Application:
Applications MUST be submitted online by Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 4:00 PM (CST). Faxed, e-mailed, mailed or dropped off applications will NOT be accepted. Applications submitted after the deadline will NOT be accepted. Only one application per person, per testing cycle will be accepted.
Mandatory Remote On-Line Written Examination Testing: Following completion of all application materials and review of minimum qualifications, applicants will be invited to participate in remote on-line written exam testing available from 9 AM on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 through 4 PM on Thursday, May 25, 2023. The test will only be available during this time period. Candidates will need to have access to a laptop or desktop computer. All candidates will receive an email approximately one week prior regarding their status in the process. Further instructions for taking the on-line written exam will also be provided the day prior to the examination date. NOTE: Please be sure to check your email spam folder. Many email account providers automatically send our emails there in error (i.e. Google, Yahoo, etc.).
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 additional required documentation. In order for your application to be accepted, all materials must be submitted and received prior to the deadline. For a complete list of required documents, click to the page titled "Summary of the Hiring Process" (this information is accessible prior to the payment page).
The Village of Riverdale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the continuing policy of the Riverdale Police Department to afford equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability, and to conform to applicable laws and regulations. Equal opportunity encompasses all aspects of employment practices to include, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, and discipline.