Lateral Officer Application

NOTICE OF EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF
LATERAL ENTRY POLICE OFFICER POSITIONS IN THE CITY OF LOVES PARK
 
Pursuant to the provisions of the IL Revised Statutes, Chapter 24, Section 10-2-11, notice is hereby given that the Loves Park Civil Service Commission is taking applications for a lateral entry Police Officer position for the Police Department in the City of Loves Park, IL. Applications for lateral entry Police Officer positions are being accepted on an ongoing basis. Starting salary: $63,919 to $71,967 depending on years of experience. Applications may be requested by emailing lateralentry@lovesparkpolice.org. Applicants must be police certified (subject to final approval and waiver by Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board) with at least two (2) and no more than five (5) years of experience as a full-time sworn, certified law enforcement officer at the time of application and must be employed as a law enforcement officer at the time of application. Applicants will be pre-screened by the Department which may consist of an oral interview and/or other assessment of skills, experience, etc.  Selected applicants will then participate in an oral interview with the Commission. Successful applicants will be subject to a thorough character and background investigation and post-offer medical examination and drug screening. Any questions regarding this examination process should be directed to Police Chief Mike McCammond at 815-654-5015, or at 540 Loves Park Dr., Loves Park, IL 61111. EOE
 

I understand that when information is requested of me on this application, I must provide it accurately and completely unless otherwise prohibited by law. I understand that any material omission, or false or misleading statement in this application may result in denial of employment, or, if I am employed, to discharge, no matter when discovered. I understand that this also applies, without limitation to information which I leave unanswered or blank or partially so on this application. I also understand that Loves Park's failure to discover or act on any material omission, false, misleading, unanswered or blanks which I leave on my application does not waive, stop or bar Loves Park from taking action (including, without limitation, termination) against me at any other time.

I Agree

The City of Loves Park does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex/ gender, sexual orientation and/or expression, ancestry, national origin, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Loves Park is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be given an equal opportunity for possible selection and decisions are based on job-related factors. Any complaints of discrimination will be investigated promptly and thoroughly and in a confidential manner.

Job Position

Lateral

Name

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Other Name

List any other name you have ever been known by

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Address

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State / Province

Zip / Postal Code

Contact Information

Phone

Email

Are any of your relatives employed by the City of Loves Park? Yes No

Please list their names

High School

Have you earned a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate? Yes No

School Name

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State / Province

Zip / Postal Code

List years attended

Graduated? Yes No

College / University

Add School

Other Education (If Applicable/Please Specify)

School Name

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State / Province

Zip / Postal Code

Type of Education

List years attended

Graduated? Yes No

Specialized Training and Skills

Certification

Licenses

Skills

Employment History

Present or most recent history

Add Employer

Additional Employment Experiences

List any other employment experiences that you have, which you believe are related to the job of police officer.

Employment Gaps

Please explain any employment gaps

Additional Open Ended Questions

Have you ever served in the military?

Yes No

Date of Discharge

Type of Discharge

Are you now, or were you ever a member of the U.S Reserve Forces or National Guard?

Yes No

Branch of Service

Rank

Unit

Date Entered

Were you ever discharged from reserve service?

Yes No

Have you ever been terminated from a job?

Yes No

Please explain

Have you ever applied to the Loves Park Police Department?

Yes No

Please explain

Have you ever taken a Civil Service Exam (police or fire)?

Yes No

Please explain

Are you currently on any police or fire eligibility lists?

Yes No

Please explain

As a driver, have you ever been involved in a traffic accident?

Yes No

Please explain

Have you ever been charged or convicted of a criminal offense?

Yes No

Please explain

Have you ever been placed on probation for a criminal offense?

Yes No

Please explain

Have you ever received a traffic citation?

Yes No

Please explain

Have you ever been sued?

Yes No

Please explain

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

Yes No

Please explain

Eligibility Questions

Are you 21 years of age and under 35 of age at the time of this application?

Yes No

Please supply 3 personal references

Add Reference

Residence History

Add Residence

Proof of citizenship form (proof of authorization to work in the US)

Are you a naturalized U.S. citizen?

Yes No

Voluntary Equal Employment Opportunity Form

Completion of this form is completely voluntary and will have absolutely no impact on your application. The information requested on this form is being collected to ensure fairness of the selection procedures and will be processed separately from the remainder of the your application. Your participation, n completing this voluntary form would be greatly appreciated.

What is your date of birth?

What is your gender?

How would you identify yourself?

How did you hear about this job opportunity?

CERTIFICATION OF HONESTY

I hereby certify that I have not knowingly withheld any information that might adversely affect my chances for employment and that the answers given by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that I, the undersigned applicant, have personally completed my application. I understand that my omission or misstatement of material fact on this application or on any document used to secure employment shall result in my withdrawal from consideration for employment, or immediate termination from employment.

Yes

I agree to electronically sign this document and assert that I have read, understand, and agree to the terms and conditions.

Yes

You may request a reasonable accommodation to facilitate the application process, including a reasonable accommodation to enable you to participate in the interview process. Applications requesting a reasonable accommodation will be given the same considerations as other applicants.

This application is a questionnaire regarding possible employment. It is not an offer of employment. Loves Park, in its sole discretion, will make a later decision as to whether or not it will make an offer of employment to you. If there is a later decision by Loves Park to hire you, Loves Park will notify you and any later employment is "at will" which means that employment can be terminated at any time with or without cause, reasons or notice.

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