La Grange Police Department
                                                                                                    La Grange, Illinois - U.S.A.
 

Job Opportunities

• The La Grange Police Department hires full-time Police Officers from an eligibility list, which is established every two years through a competitive testing process.  A process conducted in August 2007 will create a list that will likely run through Fall of 2009.
  No testing is anticipated and no applications will be accepted until the next process (in 2009).

• The La Grange Police Department DOES NOT have a lateral entry or accelerated entry hiring plan for full-time police officer positions.

Part-Time Police Officer Positions
Applications are not currently being accepted for this position (December 2007).

• Part-time Officers support the mission of the police department through focused assignments, such as traffic safety and enforcement.  Applicants MUST have a certificate of completion of the Police Officer-Basic Recruit Academy. 
  • Part-time certifications through the PEP or STARR programs are not the equivalent of the Police Officer-Basic Recruit Academy. 
     (corrections and/or court services academy do not qualify). 
  • Applications can be turned in at the La Grange Police Department
  • Starting pay rate for Part-Time Police Officers is $17 per hour (effective date May 2007)

Download application for Part-Time Police Officer by clicking on photo to the right >>

• Updated 03/08/2008

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE LA GRANGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
The purpose of the following information is to provide you with sufficient knowledge about the La Grange Police Department, so that you can make a decision as to whether or not you wish to test competitively for the next police applicant eligibility list. 

COMMUNITY INFORMATION
The Village of La Grange was incorporated in 1879. It is a stable, mature community of 15,608 residents located in the western suburbs of Cook County. La Grange encompasses 2.5 square miles and is predominately a residential community with a strong central business district, two industrial areas, and two historic districts.  In 1986, La Grange adopted a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district.  The median income is $80,342 and the median home value is estimated to be in the neighborhood of $271,800 (2000 Census).

POLICE DEPARTMENT
The La Grange Police Department consists a Chief of Police, three Lieutenants, five Sergeants, and a staff of full-time Patrol Officers and Investigators.  A newly established corps of part-time police officers also assists the members of the police department.

TRAINING INFORMATION
Officers who are appointed to the department will be required to attend twelve weeks of basic training at one of the authorized training academies. Three of these academies are located in the Chicago Metropolitan area, and there are also training academies in Springfield and Champaign. Officers receive their full salary and benefits while they are attending the Academy.

Each recruit must:

• Successfully complete the Basic Recruit Program and graduate from the designated Police Academy.
• Pass the required examination administered at the Academy to be certified as a Police Officer in the State of Illinois.
• After graduation from the academy, the officer will be assigned to general police duties under the supervision of a Field Training Officer. The Field Training Officer will acclimate the officer to the department and his or her role as a police officer for the Village of La Grange. The officer must successfully complete the field-training program to the satisfaction of his/her FTO and supervisors.

Failure to accomplish these goals, and/or failure to complete 18 months probation, will result in dismissal of the police recruit from the La Grange Police Department.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The La Grange Police Department has permanent shifts. Shift adjustments are made as necessary to maintain appropriate staffing. Currently, the regular shift hours are:

The working schedule follows a "6 on - 2 off" pattern, with one three day weekend per month.  At the discretion of the Chief of Police, officers can be assigned to shift schedules to meet the demand of the department.

SALARY  as of May 1, 2006  (a new contract & salary rate is pending)
Starting salary for probation officers     $47,245 
                       After 6 years             $67,453  

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
The La Grange Police Department has a tuition reimbursement program that reimburses officers for college education credit hours based on grade achievement and available funding.

• After completion of 1 year -- 10 days
• After completion of 5 years  -- 15 days
• After completion of 12 years -- 20 days
• After completion of 20 years -- 25 days

• New Year's Day
• Labor Day
• President's Day
• Veteran's Day
• Good Friday
• Thanksgiving Day
• Memorial Day
• Christmas Day
• Independence Day

Officers work most holidays unless it is a regularly scheduled day off, but are paid for all nine holidays.

FLOATING HOLIDAYS
Annually, officers receive two 8.25 hrs. floating holiday leave time, which shall be scheduled and approved by the Chief of Police or his/her designee.

SICK LEAVE POLICY
Employees earn 8.25 hrs. of sick leave for each full month of employment. Sick leave may be accumulated to a maximum of 1,782 hrs.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
Probationary officers are provided with uniforms along with a $150 leather allowance and a $125 body armor allowance. Sworn officers receive a uniform allowance of $600 per year after completion of the probationary period.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Bereavement leave is granted for employees to attend the funeral of immediate family. Up to 3 days are allowed if said death or place of funeral occurs within 250 miles of La Grange and up to 5 days are granted if said death or place of funeral occurs over 250 miles of La Grange.

GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
The Village of La Grange pays for the officer’s health insurance. Family coverage is a shared expense. The officer pays 10% and the village the remaining 90%. Dental care is available with the employee paying the total cost. Life insurance coverage includes a $50.000 policy.

PENSION PLAN
A separate application must be made to the La Grange Police Department Pension Board for acceptance into the Police Pension Plan. Officers may qualify for pension after 20 years of service and after 50 years of age. The basic pension is 50% of the officer’s salary during the last 12 months of active service. Pensions can escalate to 75% of salary based on length of service.

Pride and Professionalism
La Grange Police Department 304 West Burlington Avenue La Grange, Illinois 60525 (708) 579-2334 www.lagrangepolice.net

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