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Braidwood Police Department
Braidwood, Illinois
The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners of the City of Braidwood, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the Braidwood Police Department.
Salary: $29.00 per hour (as of 5/1/24)
Population: 6,157
Sworn Police Officers: 11 full-time and 6 part-time
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the City of Braidwood:
- U.S. citizenship or permanent resident;
- 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 20 years of age by the application deadline date (October 1, 2024). All applicants must turn 21 years of age by the time of appointment;
- Must be UNDER 35 years of age, subject to the age exception provisions of 65 ILCS 5/10- 2.1-6(d);
- Be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. equivalent;
- Possess a valid NIPSTA card - OR - equivalent criteria as per the State standard, issued within 12 months of the application deadline date (October 1, 2024); P.O.W.E.R. Test Cards issued by Triton College or Joliet Junior College will also be accepted.
A maximum of (5) preference points will be awarded as determined by the City of Braidwood for either one 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, - OR - who are now, or may hereafter be on inactive or reserve duty in such military or naval service. A copy of Form DD-214 or equivalent proof of current military service must be submitted with application to qualify (5 points).
- Education: Persons who have successfully obtained an Associate's Degree in the field of law enforcement or criminal justice - OR - a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Copy of unofficial transcripts must be submitted with application to qualify (5 points).
Submission of Application:
Applications MUST be submitted online by Tuesday, October 1, 2024 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 On-line Written Exam: Following completion of all application materials and review of minimum qualifications, successful applicants will be invited to participate in remote on-line written exam testing starting at 9 AM on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 through Friday, October 18, 2024 at 4 PM. 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, along with further instructions for taking the on-line written exam. 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.
The City of Braidwood is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of personnel policies, programs, benefits, practices and operations. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other category protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance or accommodation related to the application process, please contact human resources.