What are the requirements and benefits to becoming a
Belleville police officer?
Probationary Police Officer Selection Process
• Orientation
• Written Examination
• Physical Fitness Examination
Strength, Muscle Endurance, Cardiovascular Endurance, and Flexibility are
measured
• Oral Board Interview
• Education, Experience, Veteran's Points Assessed
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph Examination
• Pre-Employment Drug Screening
General
Requirements
• Age - Illinois
statutes set certain age requirements for induction into police departments.
Generally,
an applicant must be no younger than 21 and no older than
34 to serve.
• Education - High
School Diploma or Equivalency Certification
• Residency - All
full-time employees are required to establish residency within the corporate
city
limits of Belleville within 15 months from their date of
hire. City residency must be maintained as a condition
of employment.
• Certification
- Graduation from the Police Academy and certification by
the Illinois Law Enforcement
Training and Standards Board is required to continue
employment with the City of Belleville.
Benefits (as of
5/1/05)
• Starting Salary -
Night Shift -$42,227.06 per year
• Health, Dental, Life
Insurance Benefits
• Paid Vacation after
one year employment
• Paid Holidays - 11
paid holidays, plus 2 personal days
• Uniform Allowance
• College Tuition
Reimbursement
• College Credit Pay
Contact HR Director Jim Schneider at 618-233-6810
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