LATERAL TRANSFER POLICE OFFICER

Now Accepting Applications

The Oswego Police Department is seeking experienced/certified police officers to join our team as we look to establish a Lateral Transfer Police Officer Eligibility List (Register). All applicants shall already be Certified as an Illinois Law Enforcement Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE MET BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2023:

• State of Illinois Law Enforcement Certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board as a law enforcement officer in good standing (part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement), and
• Applicants shall be employed for a minimum of two consecutive years with their current agency as a fulltime Sworn Municipal Officer, Illinois State Trooper or County Sheriff’s Deputy AND they must have completed their probationary period as of April 19, 2023, and
• Currently in good standing with the police department in which the person serves or is laid-off due to budgetary restraints with that agency, and
• Possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and level of experience required pursuant to the call for qualified lateral transfer applicants, and
• Must be a United States Citizen and have a Valid Driver’s License by April 19, 2023, and
• Has a Bachelor or Associate Degree in any field of study (OR 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university) OR those who qualify for a waiver due to active military service pursuant to statute [(65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6) (from Ch.24, par. 10-2.1-6)], by April 19, 2023, and
• Must pass written examination, oral interview, in-depth background investigation, which includes a polygraph, and
• After conditional job offer, must pass Medical (including drug screen, hearing and eye exam) and Psychological examinations

APPLICATIONS:

Applications are available beginning February 22, 2023 and a non-refundable fee of $25.00 is required at the time of submittal.

Applications may be completed online from:

Our recruiting website at:

www.opdrecruits.com

Applications must be submitted by 2:00 PM (CST) on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Applications and payments are only accepted online through the website.

Only the application and fee will be submitted; a resume, certificates and/or transcript copies, etc. are NOT needed at this time, but should be immediately available at the request of a background.

NEXT STEP IN TESTING PROCESS ONCE APPLICATION & FEE IS SUBMITTED:

MUST ATTEND MANDATORY ORIENTATION, WRITTEN EXAMINATION AND ORAL INTERVIEW, which will be held at:

Oswego Police Department

3355 Woolley Road

Monday, April 24, 2023 at 8:00 AM

Applicants must have photo identification, which can be a State ID, Driver’s License or Passport.

Any additional information or instructions will be emailed to you.