Experience/Lateral Police Officer Program

If you have two or more years of post-probationary work experience as a police officer and meet the outlined qualifications, you are eligible for the Lateral Police Officer Program. Applications for experienced police officers are accepted on an on-going basis and are reviewed weekly. Oral interviews are determined by the hiring needs of the Department.

To apply for employment with the City of Carbondale, download the Lateral Entry Police Officer Application and email it to the Human Resources Manager or mail to:

City of Carbondale
Human Resources Office
200 S. Illinois Avenue
Carbondale, IL 62902-2047

Qualifications:

Applicants for lateral appointment to the position of Police Officer must meet the following
minimum qualifications and requirements at the time of application:

• State of Illinois certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
  with no more than forty (40) hours of training required by that Board for recertification, if
  necessary. Certification by the state of employment outside Illinois will also be accepted provided
  the certification will be accepted and recognized by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and
  Standards Board with no more than forty (40) hours of training required by that Board for
  recertification, if necessary. (Part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet
  this requirement.)
• United States citizen
• Individuals must be at least 21 years old
• Education - High school education or equivalent thereof
• Experience – at least 2 years experience as a full time sworn, certified law enforcement officer
  with a municipal or state police department within the last 3 years of Candidates with less than 2
  years experience may be considered if the candidate has completed 60 hours of college credit or
  has 2 years active duty military experience in addition to full time sworn certified law
  enforcement officer experience.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must agree to comply with all requirements of the position and have the ability to pass all
  examination and training requirements.
• Ability to furnish upon request, a copy of the following: a resume; professional licenses;
  training certificates; documents confirming work experience; birth certificate; high school
  diploma or GED certificate; transcripts of higher learning; naval or military service board and
  discharge papers (DD-214); employee evaluations; and any other employment related material as
  requested or required.

If you have any questions about our Lateral Hiring Program, please call the Human
Resources Department at (618) 457-3227 Monday -Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

The City of Carbondale is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and people
with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Other Information

Successful applicants must be in good standing with the current department and/or left
previous department(s) in good standing.

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