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Lateral Police OfficerMetra • Chicago, IL, US
Lateral Police Officer

Lateral Police Officer

Metra • Chicago, IL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

fw-boldRequirements

  • Applicants must be current Illinois certified Officers and provide their PTIB number

  • Must possess a High School diploma or its equivalent.
  • Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment as a sworn officer.
  • Illinois residents must have a valid Firearms Owners Identification card before the time of hire.
  • Must submit to and successfully pass a comprehensive personal and professional background investigation including fingerprints.
  • Physical and mental strength to carry out the daily activities of the position.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to exude confidence and a calm demeanor.
  • Must be able to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop appropriate and effective solutions and alternatives.
  • Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality, as well as exhibit good judgment and reason.
  • Qualified candidates are hired as Metra recruits and are required to attend and successfully complete an approved Basic Law Enforcement Training course as outlined in the Illinois Police Training Act, 50/ILCS, 705.
  • The Basic Law Enforcement Training course is waived for individuals currently certified as a Police Officer in the State of Illinois or who have successfully completed an approved Basic Law Enforcement Training course as outlined in the Illinois Police Training Act, 50/ILCS, 705 or who are able to obtain a waiver from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board for out of state training prior to employment.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license.
  • Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit, for extended periods of time.
  • Hearing/Visual acuity, far/near, depth perception, field of vision, color vision.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to climb aboard train locomotives, rail cars and related railroad equipment, as well as climb over obstacles while wearing uniformed police equipment.
  • Must be willing to travel within Metra’s 6-county region.
  • Must be available on-call 24-hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year, including weekends and holidays.

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Please note: Regardless of any state laws that legalize marijuana, Metra prohibits applicants and employees’ use or possession of marijuana (or marijuana paraphernalia), or having detectable amounts of marijuana in their bodies, including synthetic and/or non-synthetic substances such as THC for any reason for preemployment screening purposes, while on duty, subject to duty, on Metra property, or in Metra work equipment and vehicles.

Metra is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to RAC@Metrarr.com.

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