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police officer positions with the City of Northlake. We also
have a full recruitment package [242K] available in .pdf
format for perspective officers.
The Northlake Police
Department also has a police officer recruitment video, which can be seen to the right. Please Note
that this video is 18 minutes in length, and you should only play it through your browser if you are viewing this
web site on a high-speed internet connection. If you would like a copy of this video, please contact the Northlake
Police Department at (708) 531-5755.
General Summary This
is a responsible municipal law enforcement position.
Work
involves the responsibility for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension
of criminals, and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. An employee of this class may be assigned
to uniformed patrol, traffic enforcement, juvenile and adult criminal investigations, evidence
processing, recruit officer training, firearms instruction or other specialized departmental
activities as required. Work involves an element of personal danger and officers must be able
While
you consider a career in law enforcement, you must decide on what it is you wish to get from your new career
choice. The first choice you have to make is which police department you wish to work for. If you are
reading this recruitment profile, you obviously have some interest to work for the Northlake Police
Department. You may not have decided at this time whether you want to work for a large department
or a smaller department such as ours. There are both benefits and drawbacks to each. It is important
for you to decide before you commit to testing for our Department. We have outlined
several advantages
to working for our agency.
Advantages of Smaller/Medium Size Departments
Skilled employees are the Department's most important asset.
Employees are encouraged to provide input in Department policies.
Strong police/community relationship.
All employees have access to the Chief.
Excellent, well-maintained equipment.
Career opportunities for personal growth including specialized duties and assignments.
All employees are treated with dignity and respect.
The Chief knows everyone by name and supports all employees to reach their personal and professional goals.
The ability to make a difference in the community in which you work.
to work effectively with all police department personnel, without direct supervision and prudently
exercise independent judgment when addressing both routine and complex emergency situations.
Work assignments and instructions are received in general and specific terms from a superior
officer who evaluates performance through reports, observations, and conferences for conformance
to departmental standards and quality of law enforcement activities.
Essential Functions (Not All Inclusive) The
Police Officer must be able to see, speak, hear, read, write, walk, sit, stand, operate
the equipment required for said position, and perform the other essential functions listed in
the job description for said position. The Police Officer also must be able to perform all
functions necessary to satisfy the Principal Duties and Responsibilities and must possess the
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for said position. The Police Officer also
must be able to perform the required essential functions under the Working Conditions applicable
to said position.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Patrols the City in a squad car or on foot or other vehicle suited to the needs of the
assignment. Checks doors, windows, and examines premises of unoccupied buildings or residences
to detect suspicious conditions. Observes and acts upon violations of laws and ordinances.
Responds to calls involving traffic crashes, misdemeanors, felonies, and miscellaneous citizen
service requests. Makes police presence known in a professional manner that contributes toward
the deterrence of criminal activity; provides information to motorists and the public.
Conducts preliminary and supplementary investigations at the scene of crimes, traffic crashes,
administers first-aid to persons; gathers and preserves evidence; locates and interviews witnesses;
writes citations and makes arrests required by circumstances and testifies as a witness in court.
Processes prisoners by taking fingerprints, photographs, receipting their personal property and
transporting prisoners to the county jail.
May be assigned to traffic enforcement; enforces traffic and motor vehicle laws and regulations
through observations and radar patrol, issues verbal or written warnings or citations to offenders;
investigates and prepares reports of traffic crashes involving property damage, injuries and
fatalities.
May be assigned to criminal investigation; investigates crimes and criminal activities involving
adults and/or juveniles. Conducts crime scene investigations; obtains statements from victims,
witnesses, suspects and offenders; investigates assigned cases until cleared or declared
inactive; maintains records of investigations and assists in the preparation of cases for
court and testifies in court as necessary.
May be assigned to crime prevention/police-community relations/community policing tasks; conducts
security surveys; coordinates crime prevention plans; presents public information programs; analyzes
and addresses community needs and concerns.
May be assigned to part or full-time school liaison-counselor duties; acts as a teaching resource
or avocation staff member for school communities; assists with school security measures; conducts
classes and investigates youth related problems.
Performs other related work as assigned or required.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Graduation from high school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), have completed a minimum of
60 college credit hours from an accredited college or university, and must possess the following
knowledge, skills and abilities:
Knowledge of modern police practices and methods.
Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances, including laws of arrest,
search and seizure.
Knowledge of the street layout and geography of the City.
Ability to deal firmly and courteously with the public.
Thorough knowledge of the functions of other City departments and other governmental jurisdictions
and authorities as they related to police work.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers, federal, state
and county police department members and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to prepare and maintain required reports and records.
Ability to analyze situations quickly, objectively and correctly to determine the proper course of action.
Skill in the use of firearms and other regular and special equipment as may be assigned or required.
Physical Demands Must
be able to drive the motor vehicles necessary to provide police service.
Must
have the visual, audio and physical ability to review evidence, inspect crime scenes, recognize changing
or violent weather conditions, hear sirens or other emergency warnings, etc.
Must
be able to read, write, walk, sit, stand and operate all equipment for this position.
Working Conditions Must
be able to work effectively in both an office and outdoor environment, including all seasonal conditions
where there is likely to be significant physical discomfort associated with changes in weather such as
rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt and the like.
Equipment Used Requires
a working knowledge of and adequate proficiency in using general office equipment such as telephones,
copiers, typewriters, word processors, fax machines, computers, etc., and specialized police equipment
such as radar units, Mobile Data Terminals (MDT), Breathalyzer instruments and the like. Must possess
and maintain a properly classified, valid driver’s license and driving privileges for any necessary
vehicle.
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