Police Officer-Park Ridge Police Department

Park Ridge Police Department
200 S. Vine Ave.
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
847-318-5200

Updated: August 29, 2024

Job Classification: Police Officer

The Park Ridge Police Department is currently hiring Police Officers. Candidates are required to complete the National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline exam, Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA), and the NTN Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ)/application. All testing requirements and documents must be submitted no later than September 30th.

Required Documents
The following documents must be uploaded via your NTN account homepage:

Birth certificate (or naturalization papers)
Driver’s License
Certified copy of High School Diploma or GED
Certified copies of College degrees or certification of completing 60 hours of college-level coursework
Proof of military service, including DD214 or other discharge papers (if applicable)
Illinois Power Test card (effective date must be within 12 months before the application date)
Illinois F.O.I.D. card
Salary Information
Starting Salary: $82,389.00 annually
Benefits Information
PPO/HMO Health insurance
Dental and vision insurance options
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Life insurance (up to $100,000) with premiums paid 100% by the City
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per year
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
Deferred compensation and ROTH plan options
Pension plan
Uniform allowance
Vacation and sick leave accruals
Hiring Process
Application
Pass written examination through National Testing Network
Supervisor Interview
Polygraph
Background Investigation
Command Staff Interview
Board of Police and Fire Commission Interview
Psychological Exam
Health Exam
Preference Points
Qualified applicants who provide proof of the following documents at the time of application will receive preference points, with a maximum not exceeding 30 points:

Veteran’s Points: Five (5) preference points for candidates with at least one (1) year of active duty in the military service of the United States, honorably discharged, or who have been members on inactive or reserve duty.
Residency Points: Three (3) preference points for residency within the City (e.g., proof of voter registration, lease, home ownership).
Education Points: Five (5) preference points for a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in fire science studies; three (3) points for a bachelor’s degree; and two (2) points for an associate degree with a concentration in fire science studies. (Degrees must be from an accredited college or university listed in the U.S. Department of Education database).
Calculation of Points: Veteran’s preference points and Education preference points are not cumulative.
Department Overview
The Park Ridge Police Department is composed of 54 full-time sworn officers and 22 civilian positions. It is a state-accredited police department committed to a community-based philosophy of policing that values positive community partnerships and collaborations with citizens. The department offers continual in-service training and various opportunities for specialization, including positions such as patrol officer, detective, evidence technician, and more. Rank advancement opportunities include sergeant, commander, and deputy chief. The department provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive starting salary, health insurance, paid life insurance, annual fitness evaluation, uniform allowance, paid holidays, paid vacation, pension plan, and optional deferred compensation and dental/vision plans. Patrol officers are represented by the Metropolitan Alliance of Police.

City Information
Park Ridge is a suburban community with over 37,000 residents, located in northeastern Cook County, adjacent to Chicago and approximately 2 miles east of O’Hare International Airport. The city is well-connected, with easy access to Interstates 90 and 294, and is served by several transportation options including the Metra UP Northwest Line and Pace and CTA buses. Park Ridge is home to Lutheran General Hospital and consists primarily of single-family residences, retail shops, shopping districts, high schools, professional and corporate office buildings, as well as numerous parks and recreational facilities.

Population: 37,000
Job Requirements
Age: 21-35
Citizenship Required: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid Illinois Driver’s License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision: Correctable to 20/20 in both eyes
College: Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours of credit from an accredited institution
Academy Certification: Not required for entry-level applicants.

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ChatGPT says: **Job Information** **Park Ridge Police Department** 200 S. Vine Ave. Park Ridge, Illinois 60068 847-318-5200 **Updated:** August 29, 2024 **Job Classification:** Police Officer The Park Ridge Police Department is currently hiring Police Officers. Candidates are required to complete the National Testing Network (NTN) Frontline exam, Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA), and the NTN Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ)/application. All testing requirements and documents must be submitted no later than September 30th. ### Required Documents The following documents must be uploaded via your NTN account homepage: 1. Birth certificate (or naturalization papers) 2. Driver’s License 3. Certified copy of High School Diploma or GED 4. Certified copies of College degrees or certification of completing 60 hours of college-level coursework 5. Proof of military service, including DD214 or other discharge papers (if applicable) 6. Illinois Power Test card (effective date must be within 12 months before the application date) 7. Illinois F.O.I.D. card ### Salary Information – **Starting Salary:** $82,389.00 annually ### Benefits Information – PPO/HMO Health insurance – Dental and vision insurance options – Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options – Life insurance (up to $100,000) with premiums paid 100% by the City – Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 per year – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services – Deferred compensation and ROTH plan options – Pension plan – Uniform allowance – Vacation and sick leave accruals ### Hiring Process 1. Application 2. Pass written examination through National Testing Network 3. Supervisor Interview 4. Polygraph 5. Background Investigation 6. Command Staff Interview 7. Board of Police and Fire Commission Interview 8. Psychological Exam 9. Health Exam ### Preference Points Qualified applicants who provide proof of the following documents at the time of application will receive preference points, with a maximum not exceeding 30 points: – **Veteran’s Points:** Five (5) preference points for candidates with at least one (1) year of active duty in the military service of the United States, honorably discharged, or who have been members on inactive or reserve duty. – **Residency Points:** Three (3) preference points for residency within the City (e.g., proof of voter registration, lease, home ownership). – **Education Points:** Five (5) preference points for a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in fire science studies; three (3) points for a bachelor’s degree; and two (2) points for an associate degree with a concentration in fire science studies. (Degrees must be from an accredited college or university listed in the U.S. Department of Education database). – **Calculation of Points:** Veteran’s preference points and Education preference points are not cumulative. ### Department Overview The Park Ridge Police Department is composed of 54 full-time sworn officers and 22 civilian positions. It is a state-accredited police department committed to a community-based philosophy of policing that values positive community partnerships and collaborations with citizens. The department offers continual in-service training and various opportunities for specialization, including positions such as patrol officer, detective, evidence technician, and more. Rank advancement opportunities include sergeant, commander, and deputy chief. The department provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive starting salary, health insurance, paid life insurance, annual fitness evaluation, uniform allowance, paid holidays, paid vacation, pension plan, and optional deferred compensation and dental/vision plans. Patrol officers are represented by the Metropolitan Alliance of Police. ### City Information Park Ridge is a suburban community with over 37,000 residents, located in northeastern Cook County, adjacent to Chicago and approximately 2 miles east of O’Hare International Airport. The city is well-connected, with easy access to Interstates 90 and 294, and is served by several transportation options including the Metra UP Northwest Line and Pace and CTA buses. Park Ridge is home to Lutheran General Hospital and consists primarily of single-family residences, retail shops, shopping districts, high schools, professional and corporate office buildings, as well as numerous parks and recreational facilities. – **Population:** 37,000 ### Job Requirements – **Age:** 21-35 – **Citizenship Required:** Yes – **High School Grad/GED:** Yes – **Valid Illinois Driver’s License:** Yes – **Ability to Read/Speak English:** Yes – **Vision:** Correctable to 20/20 in both eyes – **College:** Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours of credit from an accredited institution – **Academy Certification:** Not required for entry-level applicant