Police Patrol Officer jobs in Peoria, IL

Duties:
- Enforce laws and ordinances to maintain public safety and order
- Patrol assigned areas to prevent and detect criminal activity
- Respond to emergency calls and provide assistance as needed
- Conduct investigations, gather evidence, and make arrests when necessary
- Write detailed reports documenting incidents and actions taken
- Provide traffic control and enforce traffic laws
- Assist with crowd control during public events or demonstrations
- Serve warrants and subpoenas
- Conduct interviews and interrogations of suspects, witnesses, and victims

Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions in high-pressure situations
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Physical fitness and the ability to meet the physical demands of the job
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Applications can be picked up at the Farmington Police Dept or sent to applicants by email or fax.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,600.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Military: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Farmington, IL 61531 (Required)

Work Location: In person