For COLLEGE INTERNSHIPS, see information below.

The Addison Police Department hiring process is governed by the Village of Addison Police Commission.

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POLICE OFFICER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

AGE: Minimum 21 years of age; Maximum 35 years of age unless prior police or military experience.
WRITTEN: Must achieve 70% or better to progress to next testing level.
EDUCATION: Associates degree or the equivalent of at least 60 credit hours at an accredited college, university or junior college.

MINIMUM PASSING GRADES:

Orientation: Required attendance
Physical Fitness: Pass or fail
Written: 70% or above is passing. It is 100% of final score.
Psychological & Polygraph: Pass or fail
Oral Interview: Pass or fail
Background Investigation: Pass or fail
Medical: Pass or fail

PHYSICAL AGILITY REQUIREMENTS

WAGES & BENEFITS*
*As of 11/01/11

(9 Steps to maximum salary)
Starting Salary: $27.18/$56,541.74
Maximum Salary: $37.17/$77,325.18

Vacation

1 - 4 years: 10 days
5 - 11 years: 15 days
12 - 19 years: 20 days
20+ years: 25 days

Benefit Days

3 personal days per year
12 sick days per year
10 paid holidays per year
Pension and social security

Insurance

Medical, dental and optical
Term life insurance equivalent to one year's salary

TRAINING

After hire, Police Officers will successfully complete a Law Enforcement Board approved police training academy and the Department Field Training Program during their probationary period.

Clothing & Equipment

UNIFORMS & EQUIPMENT: Supplied and maintained on Quartermaster System
FIREARM: Supplied Glock .40 caliber semi-automatic
UNIFORM MAINTENANCE: Dry cleaning paid by Department
EQUIPMENT ALLOWANCE: $100.00 per year
SHOE ALLOWANCE: $100.00 per year
BODY ARMOR: 100% of purchase price with signed agreement to wear while on duty

VILLAGE OF ADDISON

Residential Population: 36,910
Industrial Area: 4th largest in State
Daytime Population: 100,000 plus
Single Family Residential: 6,100 plus units
Median Home Price (as of the third quarter in 2007): $299,000
Total Housing Units: 11,025
Police Department: 72 sworn officers
Civilian Personnel (Full-Time): 25 persons
Employment Opportunities: Records Section, Police Officer, Police Dispatcher and Community Service Officer

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Addison Police Department
3 Friendship Plaza
Addison, IL 60101
TX (630) 543-3080/FAX (630) 543-1069

COLLEGE INTERNSHIPS

It is the policy of the Addison Police Department to cooperate with recognized colleges and universities within the state to provide for a supervised internship program for selected students pursuing an Associates, Bachelor's or Graduate degree in Criminal Justice or a related field. The Addison Police Department's internship program provides the individual experience with various sections of the police department including, but not limited to:

* Field Services Division - Day, afternoon and midnight shifts
* Crime Prevention Unit
* Traffic Safety Unit
* Criminal Investigations
* Gang Tactical Unit
* Records Management
* Communications
* Evidence/Property

Criteria to qualify for our internship program include the following:

* being currently enrolled in a 2- or 4-year college or university with Criminal Justice or similar as your major

* submitting a copy of medical insurance when requested during the selection process

* signing the Release and Waiver of Liability form when requested during the selection process

* cooperating fully with the completion of your background investigation

* having a level of maturity suitable for observing law enforcement activities

Download the application for internship, complete and return to:

Sergeant D. Olson
Addison Police Department
3 Friendship Plaza
Addison, IL  60101
(630) 543-3080.

Equal Opportunity Employer