Police Officer

The City of Crest Hill Civil Service Commission is accepting applications and testing for Police Officers. Persons interested in employment must submit to testing and be placed on an eligibility list.

Persons interested in testing can apply to the City of Crest Hill. Applications can be downloaded here

All applications must be signed—both manual and digital signatures accepted.

The deadline to apply for this position is 4:30 p.m. August 31, 2020.

Signed applications can be sent to HR@cityofcresthill.com or:

City of Crest Hill 

ATTN: Human Resources

1610 Plainfield Road

Crest Hill, IL 60403.

All candidates will need to take and pass a written and oral assessment. Successful candidates will be placed in rank order on an eligibility list and may apply for preference points based on military status.

Starting Salary: $60, 700.49

Minimum Requirements: All U.S. Citizens Age 21-34 years old may apply

The Crest Hill Police Department is comprised of 32 sworn officers: 3 administrative, 5 sergeants, 2 investigators and 22 patrol officers. The Department also employs 3 civilian records clerks and 2 part time civilian community service officers.

The Department currently works 12-hour shifts, dayshift and nightshift. Shifts are currently picked by seniority annually but may be adjusted by the administration as needed. Select assignments work a 5-day week schedule.

This position is represented by the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Chapter 15. For a copy of the collective bargaining agreement, questions or assistance, please call (815) 741-5110.

Civil Engineer

The City of Crest Hill is seeking to add the professional position of Civil Engineer to its executive team. The ideal candidate will have a preferred skill set of plan review and will play an integral role in the management, planning, and implementation of City infrastructure including the construction of a new Public Works facility, City Hall, and Police Department.

Starting Salary $95,000 DOQ

Desired Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

• Five years civil engineering experience related to public infrastructure design & construction, and traffic engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, public administration, business administration, construction management, or a related field preferred.

• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)

• Municipal engineering experience.

Persons interested in this position should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to HR@cityofcresthill.com. Position open until filled.

The City of Crest Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.