Certified Police Officer - Lateral Hire

Summary

Police Officer

The Town of Normal Police Department is seeking experienced Police Officers for accelerated/lateral entry. Candidates who are currently full-time sworn officers of a police department in any municipality, county, university or state law enforcement agency provided they are certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board and have been with their respective law enforcement agency within the state for at least two (2) years, are eligible to apply. The Normal Police Department employs a staff of more than 93 employees, 84 of them sworn, whose mission is to provide extraordinary service to the community while protecting life and property of all who live, work and visit here. In addition to the traditional patrol and investigative functions, the department also has a variety of specialty assignments, such as Emergency Response Unit, Crisis Negotiation Team, Field Training Officers, School Resource Officers, Traffic Safety, Crime Scene and K-9 Officers, to name a few. Recognizing the diverse needs of the community, the Department provides and encourages a policy of professional and individual excellence, which is enhanced by continuing education and training. Our officers are educated, well-trained professionals dedicated to working in partnership with our citizens to provide a safe place to live, work and conduct business. The Normal Police Department is an internationally accredited law enforcement agency through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Accreditation is an ongoing process, which requires the department to meet rigorous standards for best practices in professional policing. Commitment incentives and commensurate compensation for experience are included for successful applicants. Please see the Benefits Tab for more information.

The Town of Normal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Town of Normal does not use artificial intelligence to screen applications.

Job Description

Police Officer

The Town of Normal Police Department is seeking experienced Police Officers for accelerated/lateral entry. Candidates who are currently full-time sworn officers of a police department in any municipality, county, university or state law enforcement agency provided they are certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board and have been with their respective law enforcement agency within the state for at least two (2) years, are eligible to apply. The Normal Police Department employs a staff of more than 93 employees, 84 of them sworn, whose mission is to provide extraordinary service to the community while protecting life and property of all who live, work and visit here. In addition to the traditional patrol and investigative functions, the department also has a variety of specialty assignments, such as Emergency Response Unit, Crisis Negotiation Team, Field Training Officers, School Resource Officers, Traffic Safety, Crime Scene and K-9 Officers, to name a few. Recognizing the diverse needs of the community, the Department provides and encourages a policy of professional and individual excellence, which is enhanced by continuing education and training. Our officers are educated, well-trained professionals dedicated to working in partnership with our citizens to provide a safe place to live, work and conduct business. The Normal Police Department is an internationally accredited law enforcement agency through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). Accreditation is an ongoing process, which requires the department to meet rigorous standards for best practices in professional policing. Commitment incentives and commensurate compensation for experience are included for successful applicants. Please see the Benefits Tab for more information.

The Town of Normal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Town of Normal does not use artificial intelligence to screen applications.