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Village of Rossville
Police Officer - Full Time
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What they do
A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$70,105 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
The Village of Rossville in Vermilion County Illinois is currently seeking applications from exceptional individuals for the position of full-time Police Officer(s). Applicants can reside within a 50 mile radius of the Village of Rossville. Applicants must be a certified officer in the State of Illinois or meet the requirements for the out-of-state trained reciprocity process. Application, resume and waiver for background check must be returned to the Rossville Municipal Building located at 120 E. Attica Street, Rossville, IL 60963 prior to December 10, 2025 The applicant will perform duties to include but not limited to: Enforcing traffic, criminal laws and local ordinances Provide emergency response as needed Write reports Handle traffic crashes Attend court as needed Handle any and all other duties assigned Minimum qualifications include: 21 years of age U.S. Citizen High school graduate (or equivalent) College degree preferred but not required Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record Valid FOID card Excellent moral character Good mental and physical condition No felony or domestic violence convictions. Any other arrests or police contacts will be evaluated by the Chief of Police. Willingness to work all shifts (with an emphasis for night shifts) Willingness to work weekends and holidays MUST BE a graduate of one of either the full-time Illinois training programs and be State of Illinois certified, or have the appropriate training and certification from another state that is compatible with Illinois training requirements Currently employed in law enforcement or separated/retired in good standing from a law enforcement agency All qualified applications will be required to: Pass an oral interview Pass a thorough background investigation, including possible credit check Providing an application does not automatically guarantee you will be interviewed or hired. We reserve the right to hire based on our hiring policies/procedures and the successful completion of our detailed pre-employment background investigation and approval by the Chief of Police and the Village of Rossville Board of Trustees.