Lake County Sheriff's - Certified Police Officer
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Lake County Sheriff's Office
Now Hiring
Certified Police Officers
Minimum Requirements
- Must be a Certified Police Officer having graduated from a law enforcement academy
- Must be a US Citizen
- Minimum of 21 years of age
- High School Graduate or GED
- NO Felony Convictions or Domestic Violence Convictions
- Drug Free/Submit to taking a Drug Screening Test
- Pass a physical and written examination
- Valid Drivers License
- Must reside within Lake County within 6 months from date of hire
Job description/General Duties
Will be required to complete a minimum 5 week Field Training Program.
Will be required to work shift work.
Will be assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division for minimum of one year.
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Salary
Starting Salary $56,745.00
Lateral Step 1- 30 hours college credits-4% above base salary
Lateral Step 2- 60 hours college credits- 6% above base salary
Lateral Step 3- 90 hours college credits- 8% above base salary
Lateral Step 4- Bachelor's Degree- 10% above base salary
Lateral Step 5- Master's Degree- 12% above base salary
Benefits
Uniform Allowance $1300 year/$650 Bi-Annually
Paid overtime
12 paid holidays
10 Sick/Personal days
Maternity/Paternity Leave
Life Insurance
1 week vacation after 6 months of service, increases based on years of service
Insurance eligible after 90 days
-Single Insurance $20 per pay
-Family Insurance $37.50 per pay
Take home vehicles
Hiring Process
The Lake County Police Department hiring process can take several months and will consist of the following steps:
1. Application Process
2. Command board interview
3. Conditional offer of employment
4. Background Investigation
5. Polygraph
6. Psychological Examination
7. Medical Examination/Drug Screening
Please direct questions regarding this position to DParker@lakecountysheriff.com
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.