Applications must be turned in By March 29, 2021
The Mt. Carmel Police Department is currently accepting LATERAL TRANSFER applications for police officers. Pay will be determined by years of service up to 5 years.
The Mt. Carmel Police Department is offering a $1,500 sign-up bonus for LATERAL TRANSFERS.
Officers work an 8-hour shift with four on and two days off. After one year of service, officers will receive two weeks of vacation and three personal days. Officers are also provided a take-home vehicle. Health insurance and dental are provided after 30 days from their hire date. Officers working 2nd and 3rd shifts receive differential pay. Officers currently receive 4 payments of $550.00 for holiday pay. Initial uniforms are provided, and after 1 year, officers will receive a clothing allowance. The Fraternal Order of Police represents Mt. Carmel Police. Below you will find the minimum requirement and qualifications. Applications can be found at the Mt. Carmel City webpage.
https://www.cityofmtcarmel.com/police/page/police-employment-applicatio…
Applications need to be returned by March 29, 2021 to the Mt. Carmel Police Department.
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
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 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. Certification by the state of employment outside Illinois will also be accepted provided the certification will be accepted and recognized 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.)
- United States citizen.
- Individuals must be at least 21 years old.
- Education - High school education or equivalent thereof
- Experience – at least 2 years experience as a full time sworn, certified law enforcement officer with a municipal or state police department within the last 3 years
- Candidates with less than 2 years experience may be considered if the candidate has completed 60 hours of college credit or has 2 years active duty military experience in addition to full time sworn certified law enforcement officer experience.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Must agree to comply with all requirements of the position and have the ability to pass all examination 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.