Police Officer
The Village of Buffalo Grove is located thirty-three miles northwest of downtown Chicago and twenty miles north of O'Hare International Airport. Neighboring communities include Arlington Heights, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Riverwoods, Vernon Hills, and Wheeling. Since its incorporation in 1958, Buffalo Grove has grown and developed into a tightly knit, award-winning community. The Village's current population is 43,212. Buffalo Grove has been recognized as one of the safest communities in the United States, the most family-friendly community in Illinois, one of the best Chicago suburbs for young professionals and one of the Best Places to Live. The Buffalo Grove Police Department 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 Buffalo Grove Police Department complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify the Village of Buffalo Grove Human Resources Director in advance.
Age : Minimum of 21 years of age at the time of application and not more than 34 years old, unless otherwise exempt by Illinois statute (65 ILCS 5 / 10-2.1-6). Citizenship : Must be a U.S. Citizen Driver's License : Must possess a valid driver's license Education : High School Diploma or GED required Successfully pass the physical ability Peace Office Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) test from a certified agency within 12 months of application.
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The Village of Buffalo Grove provides a full benefits package to full-time employees including Medical, Dental, and Vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and additional voluntary retirement savings opportunities.
Police Officer Entry Level • Buffalo Grove, IL, US