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Batavia Police Department Entry Level Patrol Officer Opportunity
The Batavia Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the Batavia Police Department.
Salary range: $82,874 (starting salary) to $114,267 (after 6 years). For full-time Officers Certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB): Upon completion of the Field Training program, officers will be placed in the wage schedule based on their years of qualified previous experience, up to the maximum at 6 years. The salary listed reflects wage rates in accordance with the terms of the 2023 contract.
Batavia Population: 26,084
Sworn Police Officers: 41
Yearly Uniform Allowance: $950
Vacation: Two weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 10 years, 5 weeks after 20 years.
Sick Days: 12 paid sick days per year.
Personal Days: 2 paid personal days per year.
Shifts: 8-hour shifts.
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the City of Batavia Board of Fire & Police Commissioners:
- U.S. citizenship;
- No felony convictions (or any misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude);
- Must be at least 21 years of age -AND- under the age of 35 at the time of application (or meet the exemption set forth in the Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS5/10-2.1-6);
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent;
Application Deadline: 4:00 PM (CST) on Monday, July 17, 2023.
Required documents (to be submitted at time of application):
- Driver’s License;
- Birth certificate;
- High school diploma or GED certificate;
- Be advised you will need to have a healthcare provider complete a Physician Release Form (due by the application deadline date of July 17, 2023);
- College diploma -or- transcripts (if applicable);
- ILETSB Law Enforcement Officer Certification certificate - OR - Illinois Basic Police Academy Certificate (if applicable);
- Military Service Record Form DD-214 (If applicant has military service);
- Incomplete or defective applications will not be accepted and will disqualify the applicant.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
- Submit Application on-line by: Monday, July 17, 2023, 4:00 PM (CST).
- Attend a Mandatory Orientation, Physical Ability Test, and Written Examination: Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Rotolo Middle School (1501 S. Raddant Rd, Batavia, IL 60510).
- Check-in: 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM. No admittance after 8:00 AM*
- Orientation: to start promptly at 8:00 AM
- Physical Ability Test: 9:00 AM
- Written Examination to begin promptly at 12:30 PM. No admittance after 12:30 PM*
*The orientation and testing process will begin promptly at 8:00 AM. Doors to the facility will be locked at that time and admittance will NOT be granted after 8:00 AM.
To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please visit the following website: http://www.applytoserve.com
The City of Batavia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Batavia Police Department Lateral Hiring Opportunity
The Batavia Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is accepting applications for the position of certified lateral police officer with the Batavia Police Department.
Salary range: $82,874 (starting salary) to $114,267 (after 6 yrs.). For full-time Officers Certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB): Upon completion of the Field Training program, officers will be placed in the wage schedule based on their years of qualified previous experience, up to the maximum at 6 years.
| START | $82,874 |
| After 1 year | $87,428 |
| After 2 years | $92,239 |
| After 3 years | $97,314 |
| After 4 years | $102,664 |
| After 5 years | $108,313 |
| After 6 years | $114,267 |
The salary listed reflects wage rates in accordance with the terms of the 2023 contract.
Population: 26,084
Sworn Police Officers: 41
Yearly Uniform Allowance: $950
Vacation: Two weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 10 years, 5 weeks after 20 years.
Sick Days: 12 paid sick days per year.
Personal Days: 2 paid personal days per year.
- 8 Hour Shifts
- Specialty Assignments Available: Investigations Unit Supervisor, Youth Services Detective, General Case Detective, High School Liaison Officer, Traffic Enforcement Officer, Narcotics Task Force member, Kane County Accident Reconstruction Team member, S.W.A.T. Officer, Crime Scene Investigator/Evidence Technician. Crime Free Housing Coordinator, Elderly Services Officer, Major Crimes Task Force member, Firearms Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Field Training Officer, Bicycle Patrol Officer.
Application Deadline: 4:00 PM (CST) on Monday June 26, 2023
Follow the link below for additional details and minimum requirements established by the City of Batavia Board of Fire & Police Commissioners. Complete Mandatory On-line Written Examination: available between Tuesday, July 11, 2023 through Thursday, July 13, 2023
To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please visit applytoserve.com
The City of Batavia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Batavia Police Department Seeking Community Service Officer
5/5/23
The City of Batavia Police Department is seeking a full-time Community Service Officer (CSO). The Community Service Officer (CSO) is a non-sworn uniformed, unarmed civilian assigned to supplement sworn police officers in the enforcement of city ordinances and assisting the public in non-criminal related matters. Such work involves responding to non-criminal complaints, and enforcing ordinances, and other duties that do not require physical arrest and are not related to crimes in progress.
The following duties and qualifications are examples and not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required as assigned.
Enforcement of city ordinances
- Assist the public with vehicle lockouts, animal complaints, and non-criminal related matters
- Write tickets, take private property traffic crash reports, assist with traffic control
- Assist with evidence duties and police records responsibilities to include answering non-emergency telephone calls and effectively communicating with customers
- Handle administrative tasks, and other duties not requiring a sworn officer level of training
- Assist with fleet management and communicates with equipment vendors
- Perform responsibilities related to community outreach programs and police station tours
- Provide a variety of reports, logs, and other written correspondence
- Must be a team-player capable of working independently and exercising sound judgment
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to learn and apply city policies and laws
- Position requires LEADS certification/ ability to obtain certification within 6 months of starting
- Maintain inventory of department supplies & equipment
- Manage appointments and fingerprinting citizens
Applicants must possess a high school (or GED) diploma; an associate degree in criminal justice or related field is desirable; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills listed above. Previous experience in law enforcement/security experience preferred. A valid Illinois driver's license is required. A typical schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00 A.M – 3:00 P.M. However other hours of work may be required as Batavia PD is a 24-hour, 7 days per week operation. Employees will be expected to work mandatory overtime as assigned. This position reports directly to the Deputy Chief of Administration.
Starting salary $56K-$66K DOQ with excellent benefits. Send applications (with resumes) to: City of Batavia Human Resources Department, 100 N. Island Ave. Batavia, IL 60510, Fax 630-454-2079 or email hr@cityofbatavia.net no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, May 26, 2023. Go to www.cityofbatavia.net for online application.
The City of Batavia is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are critical to our success.
Batavia Police Department Seeking Experienced, Illinois certified Police Officers
5/1/2023
The Batavia Police Department, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking Illinois certified, experienced lateral transfer officers and applications will be available soon. Women and persons of color are encouraged to apply.
This opportunity is for applicants who are already Illinois certified police officers. Another entry level exam will be held in summer 2023.
The Batavia Police Department has an authorized strength of 41 sworn officers and is establishing a lateral eligibility list for our current and future openings.
The Batavia Police Department provides policing services to over 26,000 residents within our 10-square-mile community. The department is proactive, working aggressively and consistently to identify and resolve problems and other issues to improve the quality of life within our community. We are a community policing department, hold many public events which are intended to build relationships with the community, and we have great support from our residents. Internally, we are a very family-friendly workplace.
Our staff includes a chief of police, two deputy chiefs, three watch commanders, four sergeants, 24 patrol officers, a community service officer, and an Investigation Unit consisting of four detectives with a supervisor, a high school resource officer, a member in the North Central Narcotics Task Force.
Our department is committed to transparency and maintaining public trust. To that end, all our officers have body-worn cameras, and the department is in the process of adding squad car cameras to every marked patrol car in the patrol fleet. A recent expansion of our department's internal training program affords the ability to quickly respond to changing mandates and allows us to maintain a well-trained, profession, and fully compliant workforce.
Officers also have the opportunity to join the following: SWAT, Kane County Major Crimes Task Force, Kane County Accident Reconstruction Team, ILEAS, Drone Team, Truck Enforcement, Bicycle Patrol, Community Relations/Recruitment Team, Kane County Honor Guard, Firearms Instructors Cadre, and Computer Forensics Team.
Batavia offers laterals the following:
- Starting salary between $82,874 and $114,267, depending on experience and qualifications;
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance plans, retirement savings, pension plan;
- Patrol works 8-hour permanent shifts based on seniority with rotating days off every 8 weeks;
- No residency requirement.
Qualifications:
- Be a municipal police officer, county sheriff’s deputy, or Illinois state trooper in good standing for at least two years.
- Be currently certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
- Possess substantially equivalent skills and abilities as a current Batavia Police Officer.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Candidates must be able to pass an extensive background investigation, polygraph exam, psychological exam, medical exam, and drug screening prior to getting hired. Selected candidates may be contacted for an interview and tour of the station (spouses/significant others are welcome to join on the tour).
Applications for testing will be provided by Stanard and Associates, Inc. The link to apply will be available on our website, social media accounts, and The Blue Line website.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
The Batavia Police Department, an Equal Opportunity Employer, recently tested in for the Primary Police Officer Eligibility List (Entry Level) and Secondary Police Officer Eligibility List (Lateral Transfers). The current lists will expire in 2024. Check back here or follow us on social media for future updates.