Entry-Level Police Officer

Description APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSTING ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR ENTRY-LEVEL POLICE OFFICER RECRUITMENT TESTING The City of Champaign is accepting applications for the position of Entry-Level Police Officer.

Required Qualifications * One time application and transfer fees waived.

* U.

S.

Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States (must meet I-9 requirements). * Valid Driver's License.

* High School Diploma or equivalent.

* 21 years of age by the date of hire.

* Note: Some convictions, misdemeanors or serious traffic offenses may disqualify applicants from further consideration, if the criminal conviction history has a substantial relationship to the position applied for.

Medical, physical, and psychological examinations and a criminal background check will be required.

The starting annual salary is $80,925 plus an excellent fringe benefits package.

Applications must be submitted online to: Other Information The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion.

Contact the Human Resources Department at Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.

to 4 p.m.

if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process.

The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch, and the Illinois WorkNet Center.

Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community.

These values guide our work: Personal Integrity We act in the best interests of the City We behave in an ethical and legal manner We are open and honest We follow through on commitments We are loyal to the City Responsibility We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities We take initiative We act to prevent and solve problems We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions We hold ourselves and others accountable Respect We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner We actively listen and seek understanding We provide a direct response We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace We are positive and cooperative We are willing to apologize Teamwork We know and respect our roles and responsibilities We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately We define and agree upon the goals We collaborate to achieve organizational goals We help others accomplish their goals We share authority, responsibility, and credit Results We take pride in our work We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance We learn from our mistakes We innovate