For status on employment opportunities of any of the jobs listed below, please visit this link to see if applications are being accepted: Employment Opportunities  

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To see the current list:  2008 Patrol Officer Eligibility List

Patrol Officer

The City offers an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, on-going training. 

Minimum Requirements: 

Must be at least 21 and up to 35 years of age on the date of the written examination. High School Diploma or GED required. Must have a valid Driver’s License and be a U.S. Citizen.  

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of routine and moderately complex tasks: enforces State criminal and vehicle statutes, enforces parking and other ordinances; performs duties associated with traffic control; completes, prepares and files reports and maintains records; testifies in criminal and traffic cases.

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Community Service Officer

Minimum Requirements

Must have a HS diploma or GED, any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Must have a Valid State Driver's License.  

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine and moderately complex tasks to assist Police and Fire personnel; enforces parking and other ordinances; performs duties associated with traffic and animal control; completes, prepares and files reports and maintains records.

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Parking Enforcement Officer

Minimum Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age.  High School Diploma or GED required.  Must have a Valid State Driver's License. 

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, monitors business and other assigned parking areas within the City; issues citations for violations of parking ordinances; immobilizes vehicles as appropriate in compliance with all applicable ordinances and codes; assists police and fire personnel as needed.

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Police Information Technician

Minimum Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age.  High School Diploma or GED required.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, serves as a liaison between patrol, dispatch and the general public to provide information, assistance, communication and assure officer safety for the Police Department.

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Police Records Technician

Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma of GED; and three to six months related experience; or, any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, enters and retrieves data into computer system(s); files essential records; deals with the public and other law enforcement agencies in providing information.

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School Crossing Guard

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED (desirable).

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, performs duties associated with assuring the safety of children at designated street crossings.

 

 

For more information on job opportunities, you may call our Human Resources Department at 847-318-6106.  Or visit www.parkridge.us.

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