Entry Level Officers
Qualifications
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in any discipline
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3 years military service honorable active duty and 60 college credit hours
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180 days of military service honorable active duty in combat duty recognized by the Department of Defense and 60 college credit hours
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Associate degree from the Law Enforcement and Justice Administration program at Harper College
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Must pass all written, physical and background checks
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Minimum age of 21 at time of application deadline​
Benefits
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Upon hire starting salary $77,625 increasing to $82,804.80 upon completion of the police academy with step increases annually topping out at $123,510.40 after 7 years of service plus numerous overtime opportunities
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Health and Dental insurance
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Pension plus options for additional retirement savings plans
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Uniform allowance
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Longevity pay beginning after 8 years of service
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Vacation
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Starting 2 Weeks Paid Vacation
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11 Paid Holidays
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2 Paid Personal Days
