Police Officer (Part-Time)

Police Officer (Part-Time) Round Lake Heights Police Department Round Lake Heights, IL Posted Date 5/27/2026 Description Position Information

Application Deadline:

Until Filled

Salary:

$30.00/hour

Sworn:

6 Full-Time; 2 Part-Time

Population:

2,700 Position Details The Round Lake Heights Police Department is

IMMEDIATELY

seeking experienced, State of Illinois Certified Police Officers interested in Part-Time employment, with potential Full-Time employment for the right candidate. Are you interested in working in a small-town police department where officers handle a wider variety of calls and perform more of their own casework rather than passing everything off to a specialized unit? If so, this is the place for you! We are committed to the professional development of our officers through ongoing education and training programs. We train our people for success.

Qualifications:

Applicant must have successfully completed the Illinois Basic Law Enforcement Academy (Full or Part-Time). Proof of certification is required with application and will be subject to final approval and waiver by ILETSB. Must be at least 21 years of age Must under federal law, be authorized to obtain, carry, purchase, or otherwise possess a firearm. Must possess a valid FOID card Residency not required Must be of good moral character and judgement US citizen or otherwise eligible under 55 ILCS 5/3-6033 and must speak English Possess high school diploma or GED equivalent Possess 20/40 corrected vision, ability to distinguish color and be void of night blindness. Must possess a valid Illinois Driver's License/Possess a valid state-issued driver's license Type reports into a computerized reporting system. Read and write legibly and perform basic mathematics. Meet the general public courteously and tactfully. Using computer software such as Microsoft Office programs(word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications).

Job Duties:

Respond to calls Community policing Enforcing traffic, criminal laws, and local ordinances Provide emergency response as needed Write accurate, clear, concise, and grammatically correct reports Handle traffic crashes Attend court as needed Handle any and all other duties assigned

Education:

Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent education

Selection Process:

Each phase of the process, although not in the following order is pass/fail and required to proceed to the next: Pre-screening interview by police department command staff Character and background investigation and credit check Post offer examinations including but are not limited to: Psychological evaluation Medical examination Drug screening All appointments are subject to a probationary period. Candidates may pick up an application at: Village of Round Lake Heights - Police Department 619 W. Pontiac Court Round Lake Heights, IL 60073 OR

Download:

/police-department/pages/employment Please complete application and social media background form. Once hired, the applicant will be required to successfully complete a field training program and probationary period. Please email all applications to

Sergeant Garrett Schmoeller:

OR Drop off in person at: Round Lake Heights Village Hall Questions pertaining to this employment can be directed to: Sergeant Garrett Schmoeller 847-546-9704 The Round Lake Heights Police Department provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Village of Round Lake Heights complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The Village of Round Lake Heights prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Salary 30.00 Hour Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma or equivalent