Full Time Police Officer (State Certified Police Officers Only)
The Village of Goreville, Illinois is currently seeking applications from exceptional individuals for the position of full-time Police Officer. Competitive starting pay with potential for advancement after 180 days.
The applicant will perform duties to include but not limited to:
Enforcing traffic, criminal laws and local ordinances
Provide emergency response as needed
Write reports
Handle traffic crashes
Attend court as needed
Handle any and all other duties assigned
Minimum qualifications include:
21 years of age
U.S. Citizen
High school graduate (or equivalent)
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
Valid FOID card
Excellent moral character
Good mental and physical condition
No felony or domestic violence convictions
Willingness to work all shifts
Willingness to work some weekends and some holidays (mandatory to work Fourth of July)
MUST BE a graduate of one of either the full-time or part-time sworn officer Illinois training programs and be State of Illinois certified, or have the appropriate training and certification from another state that is compatible with Illinois training requirements
Currently employed in law enforcement or separated/retired in good standing from a law enforcement agency
All qualified applications will be required to:
Pass an oral interview
Pass a thorough background investigation
Pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and possibly a psychological evaluation after acceptance of appointment
Providing an application does not automatically guarantee you will be hired. We reserve the right to hire based on our hiring policies/procedures and the successful completion of our detailed pre-employment background investigation and approval by the Village of Goreville Board.
If you are not currently certified and/or a sworn police officer, please do not submit an application.
Application can be found at Village of Goreville City Hall
