Police Officer - Lateral Entry

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

It is required that you complete and Acknowledge the entire Police Application Packet that follows.  

POSITION SUMMARY

A Police Officer assigned to Patrol operates under the direct supervision of the Patrol Commander and Patrol Sergeant. The Patrol Officer is sworn to enforce all laws and ordinances for which the Department is responsible; to protect the lives and property of all persons; and to maintain peace and order within the Village of Mundelein. When properly required to do so the Patrol Officer will provide any service that is necessary for the furtherance of the Department's mission and objectives.

The Patrol Officer will take the appropriate police actions, within the limits of legal authority, whenever and wherever required. The Patrol Officer will maintain professional decorum and will display a proper attitude in all dealings with citizens, superiors and other Department personnel. The Patrol Officer is expected to understand and comply with the orders, directives, policies and procedures, rules and regulations of the Mundelein Police Department.

GENERAL APPLICANT INFORMATION

Training  

Once hired, candidates will be subject to a field training process to be determined.

Work Schedule

Normally, police officers work an average of eighty hours per two-week period, which amounts to 2,080 hours annually .   Currently, the patrol division works 12-hour shifts, which are re-bid on an annual basis. 

Direct Deposit

All employees hired after January 1, 1997, must participate in Village’s direct deposit program.

Benefits

The Village of Mundelein offers a comprehensive benefit package for the employee and their dependents including sick leave, hospitalization, Section 125 - Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, dental insurance, and health club membership. Vacation and holiday benefits are also provided.

Deferred Compensation Plan

Full-time Village employees may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan made available through the Village by MissionSquare Retirement. 

Police Pension

All sworn police officers are eligible to apply for participation in the Mundelein Police Pension Fund. Within three (3) months after being appointed to the sworn position, the police officer must make written application to the Pension Board if they wish to participate.

As a participant of the Mundelein Police Pension Fund, you are eligible for the following:

Police Pension

All sworn police officers are eligible to apply for participation in the Mundelein Police Pension Fund. Within three (3) months after being appointed to the sworn position, the police officer must make written application to the Pension Board if they wish to participate.

1. As a participant of the Mundelein Police Pension Fund, you are eligible for one of the following, if you have previous service in an Article 3 Fund before January 1, 2011:

A. Voluntary Retirement - Police Department eligibility is age fifty (50) with twenty (20) years of service. Annual benefits equal to the product of final pay times the sum of 1) 50%; plus 2) 2.5% for each year of service in excess of 20 years, but less than 30 years. Maximum benefit is 75% of final pay after 30 years of service. 

B. Mandatory Retirement - Mandatory retirement age is 65. Employee will be vested in retirement plan with a minimum of eight (8) years of service.

C. Final Pay - Final pay is defined as the salary attached to the rank held upon separation from active service.

2. If you do not have previous Article 3 service (before 1/1/11) the following pension provisions apply:

A. Voluntary Retirement:  

*  Minimum Retirement Age 55 with a minimum of 10 years of service.

*  Early Retirement Option at age 50 with a minimum of 10 years of service, but a reduction in annuity of 1/2 of 1% for each month under age 55 (6% per year). 

*  “Final Average Salary” (used to determine pension annuity) is based on an average salary based on the best 8 out of the last 10 years of service.

*  Final Average Salary is capped at $130,166.37, increased annually by the lesser of 3% (of the salary amount) or 1/2 of the annual increase in the CPI-U. [2] 

*  Survivor benefits reduced to 66 2/3% of deceased employee’s salary at time of death (subject to cost-of-living adjustments). 

*  Cost of living adjustments beginning the year after the retiree or survivor turns age 60 with annual increases of the lesser of 3% or ½ of the annual increase in the CPI-U.

*  Retirement pension calculated by multiplying 2.5% for each year of service by the “Final Average Salary,” capped at 75%.

B. Mandatory Retirement

*  Same as above

Uniforms

The Village will issue uniforms to personnel assigned to the Police Department who are required to wear them. If an officer separates from the Police Department and does not complete his/her initial three-year period, the individual will be required to reimburse the Village for the cost of uniforms. Signing the Uniform Reimbursement Agreement is a condition of employment.

Annual Wage/Salary Rates Effective May 1, 2025

Step    Hourly Rate ( Actual )    Annualized ( Illustration Only )   

1               $40.06                            $83,325   

2               $42.77                            $88,962  

3               $45.87                            $95,410   

4               $49.32                            $102,586   

5               $53.69                            $111,675   

6               $58.19                            $121,032   

Longevity Annual Wage/Salary Rates Effective May 1, 2025

Step    Years    Hourly Rate ( Actual )    Annualized ( Illustration Only )

6       10-14             $58.43                            $121,532    

6       15-19             $58.91                            $122,532    

6       20+                $59.15                            $123,032    

Employees are paid biweekly on Fridays with twenty-six (26) pay periods per year.

Vacation Eligibility (for employees working 40 hours per week or 80 hours bi-weekly)

*  After completing one (1) full year of continuous service, an employee is eligible for 10 days of vacation.

*  After completing four (4) full years of continuous service, an employee is eligible for 15 days of vacation.

*  After completing nine (9) full years of continuous service, an employee is eligible for 20 days of vacation.

*  After completing fourteen (14) full years of continuous service, an employee is eligible for 22 days of vacation.

*  After completing nineteen (19) full years of continuous service, an employee is eligible for 25 days of vacation.

Vacation is awarded on January 1st in the year you reach your 5th, 10th, 15th, and 20th anniversaries.

Holidays

Each full-time police officer will be given four (4) floating holidays and eight (8) and a half regular holidays. 

Applicants for lateral appointment to the position of Police Officer must meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements at the time of application:

*  State of Illinois certification or waiver by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board with no more than forty (40) hours of training required by that Board for recertification, if necessary. ( Part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement. )

*  Must be a legal resident of the United States.

*  Individuals must be at least 21 years old.

*  Education - High school education or equivalent thereof.

*  Experience – Must have previously been a full-time sworn Police Officer in any municipal, county, university, or state law enforcement agency, provided they are certified or have the ability to be certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and have been previously employed as a law enforcement officer within the last two (2) years.

*  Valid Driver's License.

*  Must agree to comply with all requirements of the position and have the ability to pass all examinations and training requirements.

*  Ability to furnish upon request, a copy of the following: a resume; professional licenses; training certificates; documents confirming work experience; birth certificate; high school diploma or GED certificate; transcripts of higher learning; naval or military service board and discharge papers (DD-214); employee evaluations; and any other employment related material as requested or required.