Salary and Benefits:
Terms, benefits, and other conditions of employment for Morton Grove Police Officers are governed by Village policies and the current CBA. Effective Jan 1, 2024, starting salary is $80,275 with a top pay of $111,827 reached in six years (Steps). Lateral entry officers may qualify for starting pay increases. Officers who have completed two years of prior service as an officer will start at Step 3 of the CBA’s salary schedule ($94,306). Officers who have completed three years of prior service will start at Step 4 ($101,847). Officers who have completed 4 or more years of prior service will start at Step 5 ($108,134).
In addition, the Village provides excellent fringe benefits including a pension plan, other retirement savings options, and health, dental, and life insurance. Officers are also eligible to earn annual vacation time, paid holidays, and floating holidays. The Village also provides officers with a uniform allowance of $850 per year. Officers are eligible for up to $2,400 additional longevity pay for years of service.
Current Police Officer Work Schedule:
8 hour work schedule. Assignment to permanent patrol shifts. 6 days on duty, followed by 3 regularly scheduled days off.
Specialty Assignments:
Patrol Officer, Evidence Technician, Breathalyzer Operator, Range Officer, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Tactical Medical Instructor, Peer Support Team, Community Liaison Officer, Tactical Officers, Detectives, Field Training Officer, Juvenile Officer, Traffic Officer, Drone Operator, Major Crash Assistance Team (MCAT), North Regional Major Crimes Task Force (NORTAF), Northern Illinois Police Alarm System (NIPAS), and the Narcotics and Currency Interdiction Team (NARCINT).
Qualifications and Requirements:
Currently is or within the past two years from time of application has been a sworn officer in good standing in an Illinois law enforcement agency for at least one year after completion of a probationary period and at least two years in total and separated from that agency in good standing; and
Possess a State of Illinois Law Enforcement Officer certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board; and
Possess substantially equivalent skills and abilities as a Village of Morton Grove Police Officer who has completed the probationary period, as determined by the Village; and
Possess an Associate Degree or 60 semester hours of credit from an institution accredited by the US Department of Education; or has served in, and received an Honorable Discharge from a branch of the Armed Forces of the United States; and
Taken and passed such examinations as the Morton Grove Board of Fire and Police Commissioners deem necessary to determine fitness for duty as a police officer; and
Meet all State and Federal eligibility requirements to be a law enforcement officer; and
Be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid Illinois Driver’s License; and
Have the ability to pass the Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) Test.
Applications:
Applications can be completed through the online portal on the Village of Morton Grove website.
Applications will be accepted until November 4th, 2024 at 3:00PM. The Village must receive a completed application and all required documents in order for you to be eligible for further consideration.
Questions:
Questions concerning this application process can be addressed to the Human Resources Department, 6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove, Illinois, 60053; or at: pdhr@mortongroveil.org