Entry-Level Police Patrol Officer

About this role

<div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Starting Pay: &nbsp;</strong>$76,663 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<strong style=" font-weight: 700;">Sign-On Bonus:</strong>&nbsp; $5,000</div><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Engage in a variety of policing activities, including patrols, investigations, traffic control, and emergency response. Exercise autonomy and make critical decisions during emergencies, working collaboratively with fellow officers and community partners.</span><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Why Join?</strong><br style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">The Decatur Police Department (DPD) is dedicated to

Requirements

• &nbsp;<strong>&nbsp; Age &amp; Citizenship:</strong> Must be aged 21 to 35 (possible exceptions up to four years for those over 35 with specialized police-related training or experience). Must be a U.S. citizen.<br>• &nbsp;<strong>Legal &amp; Professional Standing:</strong> No felony convictions; certain misdemeanor convictions may disqualify applicants. Must meet Illinois FOID card requirements.<br>• &nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;Driver's License:</strong> Must possess a valid Illinois driver's license.<br>• &nbsp;<strong>Educational Background</strong>: High school diploma or equivalent required. Further education and police-related training are advantageous.<br>• &nbsp;<strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted">Physical &amp; Mental Req