Village of Morton Grove - 2024 Lateral Entry Police Officer Application For Employment

Michael Simo
Chief of Police

Morton Grove Police Department
6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 470-5200
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Morton Grove Police Department. We are a professional agency in the north suburbs of Chicago that employs 46 sworn police officers. We pride ourselves on the delivery of good public service as well as recruiting, selecting and training high quality employees. We invest in their leadership and professional development as they progress through their careers, and do our best to support them in what can be a difficult profession.
1. Job Announcement
2. Application for Employment
3. Waiver/Release of Liability
4. Equal Opportunity Employer
5. Americans With Disabilities Act Information
6. Required Documents & Application Checklist
Applicants who successfully meet the qualifications for lateral entry by the application deadline will be screened by Department personnel. A list of recommended candidates will be submitted to the Board of Police Commissioners for consideration. Oral interviews before the Board are the next step, and will be scheduled within 3-4 weeks.

Applicants who successfully complete the oral interview will be required to undergo a background investigation and polygraph. Should the Village provide an applicant with a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be required to complete a psychological examination, as well as a complete physical examination and drug test. Any hired applicants will be subject to all relevant Morton Grove policies and procedures, as well as any applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Candidates failing to qualify during any part of the process may not reapply until the beginning of the next application cycle. The Village of Morton Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Sincerely,

Michael Simo
Chief of Police

LATERAL ENTRY POLICE OFFICER
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
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

LATERAL ENTRY POLICE OFFICER
APPLICATION
The Village of Morton Grove (Village) accepts for employment and promotes its employees without regard to perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military status, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability to perform the essential job functions or any other status or class protected by federal, state, or local law. The Village bases its hiring practices and promotions on merit, experience, education and other qualifications applied to all applicants and in accordance with the principles of equal employment opportunity and as required by any other applicable federal, state, or local law. The Village complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons needing accommodations in the recruitment or application process should notify the Village of Morton Grove Police Department Human Resources Department in advance.

All information contained in or connected with this application will be considered personal and confidential to the extent possible under state and federal laws.

Please furnish us with complete information as outlined in the application packet.

Read every question carefully and answer each question accurately. An applicant may be disqualified from further processing if he/she intentionally makes a false statement of a material fact, practices or attempts to practice any deception or fraud in his/her applications, or examination for appointment. Any false statements on this application will be considered sufficient cause for dismissal. Any misrepresentation on this application whether actual or by omission may disqualify you for consideration of employment by the Village of Morton Grove.

THIS FORM IS A PART OF THE EXAMINATION PROCESS AND MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY and ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE ATTACHED UPON SUBMISSION.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

Applicants for certified eligible Police Officer appointments must meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements at the time of application:

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.

LATERAL ENTRY POLICE OFFICER
APPLICATION
Documentation

Submit at time of application: a copy of the following, to the extent applicable:
- Law Enforcement Officer Certificate issued by the Illinois Training and Standards Board.
- College transcript, indicating successful completion of a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours of college credit from an accredited degree granting college or university as listed by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (www.chea.org) or the U.S. Department of Education (www.ed.gov).
  (Courses below the 100 course level or those from a trade school and/or technical school are not applicable toward the required college credit.)
- Certified birth certificate issued by a unit of government (usually the State or County of your birth).
- All legal name change documents, if name is different from Birth Certificate.
- Proof of United States Citizenship (U.S. Birth Certificate, U.S. Passport or Naturalization Papers).
- Driver's license (with an identifiable photograph).
- Naval or military service board and discharge papers (DD-214/Copy 4).
- Police Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) Test Card issued within one calendar year (Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy, Joliet Junior College, Triton College). If unable to schedule (POWER) test at a testing site prior to application deadline, contact the Morton Grove Police Department at pdhr@mortongroveil.org to conduct test at the Morton Grove Police Department.
Ability to furnish upon request: other professional licenses, training certificates, documents confirming work experience, certified college transcript, and any other employment related material as requested or required.
Selection Process

Each phase of the process is pass/fail and required to proceed to the next.
- Review of application materials
- Assessment Review Panel comprised of Police Department staff
- Preliminary background investigation
- Oral Interview before the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
- Background investigation, to include a polygraph
- Post-offer examinations, including but not limited to: psychological assessment; medical examination; and drug screening
Final Eligibility List for Lateral Entry

Upon completion of the aforementioned criteria, eligible candidates will be placed on a Final Eligibility List for Lateral Entry, ranking candidates by their relative excellence as determined by the Board.

The Final Eligibility List for Lateral Entry will be posted.

The lateral entry candidate with the highest ranking on the Final Eligibility List for Lateral Entry will be considered tied with the highest ranking candidate from the Final Eligibility List (Entry Level) for purposes of appointment to a vacancy by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.

Applications will be valid for one (1) year from the due date of acceptance by the Village of Morton Grove. Such applications for Lateral Entry will be accepted as needed and determined by the Village.

Village of Morton Grove 6101 Capulina Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Lateral Entry Police Officer

Application For Employment
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

It is the express policy of the Village of Morton Grove to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, physical disability, political affiliation, national origin or any other legally protected status, in accord with applicable legal requirements.
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Are you a United States Citizen?*

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Do you have a valid driver's license?*

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Are you certified as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board?*

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If Yes, provide date of the certification:*

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Do you meet the other minimum requirements for this position (including: work experience & education)?*

YesNo

POLICE EXPERIENCE
Have you ever received formal discipline during your employment as a law enforcement officer, such as written reprimands, suspensions, etc.?*

YesNo
Please upload a separate sheet with explanation for each incident, including the employer’s name and dates of occurrence.

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Have you ever been discharged or forced to resign from any employment?*

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Please upload a separate sheet with explanation for each incident, including the employer’s name and date of occurrence.

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AREAS OF POLICE EXPERTISE
Describe all duty and specialty assignments in your police career, such as traffic, investigations, narcotics, community relations/crime prevention, training of officers, patrol, administration, public education, or other law enforcement areas. Note the duration of each assignment and where it was held. Please give reasons for transfers or reassignments.
Please upload a copy of any relevant training certifications.

Upload all certifications as one PDF document
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LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

List below all law enforcement departments you have worked for on a full-time, part-time or seasonal basis, working backwards (most recent first).
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NON LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

List below all non-law enforcement employers you have worked for on a full-time, part-time or seasonal basis for the last ten (10) years or since your 18th birthday working backwards until you finish with your employer of ten (10) years ago or your 18th birthday. Also fill in periods of unemployment showing dates, reasons for unemployment and the means used to financially support yourself. Military service and periods of schooling must be included.
EMPLOYER 1
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Do you have an additional employer to add?*

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EMPLOYER 2
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EMPLOYER 3
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EMPLOYER 4
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Do you have periods of unemployment to add?*

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Fill in periods of unemployment showing dates, reasons for unemployment and the means used to financially support yourself.*
REFERENCES

Please list five (5) adults not related to you and not former employers, whom you have known for at least three (3) years. All persons to whom you refer will be asked to appraise your character, ability, experience, personality and other qualities. The Morton Grove Police Department or its designee reserves the right to contact the references at any time.
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Have you ever been convicted of a crime, excluding minor traffic offenses?*

YesNo
Note: Answering “Yes” does not constitute an automatic bar to employment. Factors such as age and date of the offences, seriousness/nature of the violation will be taken into account. Do not include minor traffic citations, and arrests or convictions which have been sealed or expunged when answering.
If yes, describe in full:*
Use this space to continue any answers from other questions, to explain any special qualifications pertinent to the position for which you are applying, or to provide any additional information necessary to describe your full qualifications.

Documentation

Submit a copy of the following, to the extent applicable:
Law Enforcement Officer Certificate issued by the Illinois Training and Standards Board.

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College transcript, indicating successful completion of a minimum of sixty (60) semester hours of college credit from an accredited degree granting college or university as listed by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (www.chea.org) or the U.S. Department of Education (www.ed.gov). (Courses below the 100 course level or those from a trade school and/or technical school are not applicable toward the required college credit.)

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Certified birth certificate issue by a unit of government (usually the State or County of your birth).

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All legal name change documents, if name is different from Birth Certificate.

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Proof of United States Citizenship (U.S. Birth Certificate, U.S. Passport or Naturalization Papers).

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Driver's license (with an identifiable photograph).

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Naval or military service board and discharge papers (DD-214/Copy 4).

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Police Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER)Test Card issued within one calendar year (Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy, Joliet Junior College, Triton College).

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APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I understand that nothing in this application creates an employment contract or relationship. I also understand that if hired by the Village of Morton Grove, my employment can be terminated at any time, by myself or the Village, for any grounds not prohibited by law.

I certify that all information I have supplied on this form is correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that omissions or deliberate misinformation will disqualify my application and, if hired, would serve as grounds for dismissal.

I consent to have the Village of Morton Grove contact the people listed on this form for references and authorize these individuals to provide truthful information regarding my qualifications for employment and previous work. I also agree to waive liability against persons named as references, provided the information they supply is honest, factual and given without malice.
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VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT

WAIVER/RELEASE OF LIABILITY

APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT made this day* day ofmonth* , 2024, between

(your name) name*, an applicant for employment with the Police Department of the Village of Morton Grove, Illinois, the “Applicant” and the Village of Morton Grove, Illinois; its employees, agents, representatives and assigns (specifically any testing agency employed by the Village) hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Village”, witness:
Applicant has applied to the Village for employment with the Police Department;
- The Village is required to subject the Applicant to a competitive testing process;
- Applicant has agreed to submit to a variety of examinations including oral interviews, medical examinations and such other examinations, and to undergo a thorough background investigation, as deemed appropriate by the Village;
- The Village has agreed to administer said exams, as provided by the rules and regulations of the Village, without expense to the Applicant; and
- Both parties agree that the examination process is conducted for the purpose of obtaining well-qualified individuals to fill the position sought by the Applicant.
WHEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
Applicant, in consideration of the payment by the Village of the fees associated with the conduct of examinations to be taken by the Applicant, hereby agrees to waive any claims the applicant may now have or may have in the future (specifically including any claim as to personal injury and/or damages) arising from Applicant’s participation in any examination or background investigation conducted by or for the Village as part of its pre-employment screening process for the position. The Applicant further states that this waiver is given voluntarily and with the knowledge that the Applicant is waiving any and all liability the Village may incur as to the Applicant resulting from the Applicant’s participation in the pre-employment screening process. The Application specifically waives the right to written notice required of any former employer pursuant to the Personnel Records Review Act, 820 ILCS, 40/7(1). The Applicant also acknowledges that the Applicant had the opportunity to discuss the import of this Waiver with legal counsel of Applicant’s own choosing.
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Village is dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer and following all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations. To that end, we are requesting that you complete this form in order for us to assess the impact of our selection tests on applicants of various backgrounds as well as comply with any necessary record keeping and reporting requirements. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment and in NO way will it adversely affect you in this evaluation process. This information is for statistical analysis only and will be kept confidential.

POSITION: Police Officer
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Please check the appropriate box to indicate your race and sex to which you identify:
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION OF AN APPLICANT

Americans with Disability Act Reasonable Accommodation of an Applicant – Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodation must be provided in the job application process to enable a qualified applicant to have an equal opportunity to be considered for a job. The Village of Morton Grove is obligated to make an accommodation only to the known limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability.

It is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to inform the Village of Morton Grove than an accommodation is needed to participate in the application process. The Village of Morton Grove is not required to provide an accommodation if unaware of the need. An applicant seeking an accommodation for any phase of the initial selection process (i.e. orientation, physical ability test or written examination) shall file a written request at least five working days prior to the date the selection step is held for which an accommodation is being sought.

If any member of the Village staff is approached during any phase of the selection process by a candidate requesting an accommodation in order to participate in that process, the individual should be referred immediately to Chief Michael Simo. Chief Simo shall provide the applicant with the procedure for requesting a reasonable accommodation. Village staff shall not authorize or approve an accommodation or suggest such approval and shall not allow the applicant to continue in the process with the benefit of the accommodation without the express written authorization of the Chief of Police.

Village of Morton Grove 6101 Capulina Avenue Morton Grove, IL 60053 Lateral Entry Police Officer

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND & SKILLS

POLICE EXPERIENCE

AREAS OF POLICE EXPERTISE

LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

EMPLOYER 1

EMPLOYER 2

EMPLOYER 3

EMPLOYER 4

EMPLOYER 5

NON LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

EMPLOYER 1

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REFERENCES

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Documentation

APPLICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS & APPLICATION CHECKLIST