Effective January 1, 2006 (negotiations are in progress) the starting salary is $ 38,994.05 annually and increases to $ 39,968.89 after an employee completes the Academy. There are currently 18 pay steps and officers progress normally at a rate of two steps per year. The 2007 pay schedule has yet to be determined.

The initial hiring process consists of a series of tests (written, physical, and oral). Applicants who pass all tests will have their names placed in the Police Recruit eligibility pool for up to a two-year period. Candidates will be considered for hire as openings become available. Candidates who are offered employment must pass a polygraph exam, background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical exam. Any individual, unless they have already met equivalent training requirements, who becomes a Police Recruit for the City of Peoria will be required to attend and pass an academic proficiency and fitness entrance requirement, namely, the State of Illinois P.O.W.E.R (Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report) Test.

Age: Must be 21 years of age by date of the written exam; or 20 years of age for applicants who have successfully completed 2 years (60) hours of law enforcement studies at an accredited college. Cannot have attained the age 36 by date of entrance into eligibility pool. Exceptions are made for candidates with prior municipal police experience. Contact the Human Resources Department for additional information.

Education: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; Prefer candidates with Associate's Degree or hours toward Bachelor's Degree.

General: Must have U.S. Citizenship, valid driver's license, and no felony conviction. Must be able to perform essential functions of the position and pass the physical agility exam.

Vision-Hearing: Must meet minimum standards for vision and hearing and cannot be color-blind. Applicants who wear eye glasses or contact lenses must meet minimum standards of visual acuity. Vision with corrective lenses should not be less than 20/20 in the better eye, 20/40 in the worst eye, and 20/20 with both eyes open. Uncorrected vision should not be less than 20/200 in either eye. Further details/requirements are available through the Human Service Department.

Other: U.S. Citizenship; valid driver's license; physical condition to perform the essential functions of the position and pass physical agility exam; no felony conviction.

Residency: Applicants need not be City Residents to apply. If hired, must establish permanent residency within the City of Peoria, Illinois by no later than the completion of probation (1 year plus Academic Training). One is required to maintain residence within the City of Peoria, Illinois for five years. After five  may remain where we live or move within 20 miles Radius of the Peoria Police Department headquarters (600 SW Adams Street, Peoria, IL).

Other (Tests):  Written Exam, Physical Agility Exam, and then an eligibility pool will be established. Oral Interview with Police Personnel, an oral interview with a panel of the Fire & Police Commissioners will be held with candidates selected from the eligibility pool. Prior to hire, must undergo background investigation, polygraph, medical including a drug screen, and psychological examinations.

Dates of Importance:

2007 -2008 TIMELINE

POLICE RECRUIT ENTRY-LEVEL TESTING PROCESS

 

Application Deadline         Friday, December 07, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.

Orientation                           Thursday, December 13, 2007 from 6 to 8 pm
Session 1                               Library basement auditorium
                                                Peoria Public Library
                                                107 NE Monroe
                                                Peoria, IL 61602

Orientation                           Saturday, December 15, 2007 from 9:30 to 11:30 am
Session 2                               Library basement auditorium
                                                Peoria Public Library
                                                107 NE Monroe
                                                Peoria, IL 61602

Practice Testing                 January 10, 2008 and January 11, 2008 from 4 to 7 pm
                                                Peoria Civic Center Hall C
                                                Peoria Civic Center
                                                201 SW Jefferson
                                                Peoria, IL 61602

Written Test                         January 12, 2008 9 am
                                                Meeting Rooms 220-222
                                                Peoria Civic Center
                                                201 SW Jefferson
                                                Peoria, IL 61602

Physical Agility Exam       January 12, 2008 beginning at 1 pm
                                                Peoria Civic Center Hall C
                                                Peoria Civic Center
                                                201 SW Jefferson
                                                Peoria, IL 61602

Physical Agility Exam       January 13, 2008 beginning at 8 am
                                                Peoria Civic Center Hall C
                                                Peoria Civic Center
                                                201 SW Jefferson
                                                Peoria, IL 61602

If you would like an information and application packet please contact the Human Resources Department by clicking here. You may also call the Human Resources Department at 309-494-8575.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Apply through the City of Peoria, Department of Human Resources. You may also request an application by clicking here or by e-mailing the Human Resources Department.

City of Peoria, Human Resources Department, 419 Fulton Street, Room 203 , Peoria, Illinois, 61602. Please call the Human Resources Department at 309-494-8575 for additional information.

Applications will be held on file until the next examination, at which time all applicants will be notified. All applicants must submit photocopies of Birth Certificate (registered copy), Driver's License, High School Diploma/GED certificate, or verified proof of the same by application deadline. Veterans should submit a copy of their DD-214 form. Those applicants who fail to submit all required documentation (noted above) by the deadline will not be eligible to participate in the written and physical testing.

GROUP HEALTH, LIFE, DISABILITY BENEFITS:

· HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE TO INCLUDE DENTAL CARE FOR EMPLOYEE AND DEPENDENTS.    EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE INSURANCE PREMIUM

· EXCELLENT DEATH, DISABILITY, RETIREMENT BENEFITS

· EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

OTHER BENEFITS:

         - COLLECTIVE BARGAINING/UNION REPRESENTATION

         -  PAID OVERTIME AND HOLIDAY PAY

- 41.25 HOUR WORK WEEK - PAID LUNCH · 4 PERSONAL DAYS LEAVE DAYS PER YEAR 5 PERSONAL DAYS LEAVE AFTER 5 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT

- 10 HOLIDAYS (Usage Restrictions do prevail.)

- 2 WEEKS PAID VACATION PER YEAR 3 WEEKS PAID VACATION PER YEAR AT 10 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT 4 WEEKS PAID VACATION PER YEAR AT 15 YEARS OF EMPLOYMENT (Usage Restrictions do prevail.)

- 10 DAYS SICK LEAVE PER YEAR (ACCRUED MONTHLY)
   (Usage Restrictions do prevail.)

-   8 DAYS OFF PER CALENDAR YEAR FOR DUTY RELIEF DAYS
     (Usage Restrictions do prevail.)

- PAY FOR UNUSED SICK LEAVE (CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS APPLY)
    (Usage Restrictions do prevail.)

FINANCIAL REWARDS:

- GOOD BASE SALARY WITH ANNUAL REVIEWS BASED ON CONTRACTUAL GUIDELINES

- CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE

- TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM (Graduated Scale)

- UNIFORMS FURNISHED - GUN AND LEATHER ALLOWANCE

- LONGEVITY PAY 2% AFTER 5 YEARS OF SERVICE,  4% AFTER 10 YEARS OF SERVICE,  6% AFTER 15 YEARS OF SERVICE, and  8% AFTER 20 YEARS OF SERVICE (Negotiations in progress)

- TAX-DEFERRED - "SECTION 125" BENEFIT PLAN
  (Restrictions do apply.)

· OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A CHOICE OF A FEW TAX-DEFERRED SAVINGS PLANS 

- Police Pay Website Information Regarding the Contract

COMMISSIONED OFFICERS POSITIONS
AND
COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENTS WITHIN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

• Chief 's Office f
  • Public Information/Crime Stopper Coordinator Officer
  • Professional Standards Sergeant
• Patrol Division -  Uniform Division Captain
• Patrol Lieutenant
• Patrol Sergeant
• Patrol Officer
• Training Officers and Field Training Sergeant
• K-9 Officer
• Special Response Team
• Bicycle Patrol
• Emergency Ordnance Disposal/Bomb Squad
• Support Services - Captain
  • Special Operations Lieutenant
  • Community Services Officer
• Traffic Division and Accident / CRASH Reconstruction and Sergeant
  • Motor Cycle Patrol
• Technical Services Lieutenant
• Technical Services/Desk Sergeant
• Special Projects Sergeant
• Court Sergeant
• Training Sergeant
• Master Firearms Instructor and Firearms Instructor
• Criminal Investigations Division - Captain
  • Lieutenant
  • Sergeant
  • Special Investigation: Vice and Drugs
  • Street Crimes Unit
    • Bicycle Patrol
    • Intelligence Officer's
• Asset Forfeiture
• Liquor Law Investigator
• Auto Theft - SLATE Officer (s)
• Computer Forensics
• Domestic Violence Investigator
• Fraud Investigator
• Property Crimes Investigator
• Persons Crimes Investigator
• Juvenile Investigator
• Crime Scene Unit Officers and Sergeant

The following positions are those of the support personnel within the Police Department if you are interested in any such position please contact the Human Resources Department to find out if an opening exists, job requirements, application process, and benefits:

•   Administrative Specialist
•   Domestic Violence Program Coordinator
•   Fingerprint Identification Technician
•   Fiscal Affairs Technician
•   Information Office Technician
•   Management Analyst
•   Parking Enforcement Officer
•   Property and Evidence Technician
•   Records Administrator
•   Records Technician/ Licensing and Registering
•   Records Technician/Data Entry
•   Records Technician/Special Requests
•   Senior Administrative Secretary
•   Strategic Planning Manager
•   Uniformed Crime Report Specialist/Quality Control Manager
•   Victim Advocate
•   Volunteers
   

Updated: October 8, 2007