Village of Lisle
CHIEF OF POLICE
Position Announcement
Lisle, Illinois (Pop. 23,440) –The Village of Lisle is located 26 miles west of Chicago in prosperous DuPage County. Lisle’s location, access to an excellent work force, and superb amenities are closely tied to a high quality of life that residents and businesses enjoy. The village has a total area of 7 square miles and neighbors the prestigious Morton Arboretum, a 1,700 acre world-class arboretum that draws visitors from around the globe. Blending outstanding business corridors and a welcoming downtown, offering a wide variety of big city amenities and small town charm, serving as the home to large world headquarters, small independent retailers, and presenting a large spectrum of residential housing options, Lisle has much to offer both residents and visitors alike. The Lisle Police Department is a valued part of the community; the department leadership spearhead the Volunteers 4 Lisle Program and plan, host, and participate in many community activities. The department’s high visibility provides an opportunity to affirmatively promote, preserve and deliver a safe community and quality services. The department enjoys strong support from elected and appointed officials. The next Chief of Police will have the opportunity to build upon the successes of an already progressive and professional department. The department is comprised of 49 employees including 38 sworn officers and 11 civilian employees. There are 2 Deputy Chiefs of Police, 5 Sergeants and 30 patrol officers in addition to the Police Chief. Police officers are hired and promoted through the Village’s Board of Police Commissioners. The Commissioners handle hiring and promotion up to, but not including, the Deputy Police Chiefs and works collaboratively with the Chief of Police. The department’s patrol officers (who work twelve-hour shifts) are represented by the Metropolitan Alliance of Police. The current collective bargaining agreement expires April 30, 2021. The 11 civilian employees include: 6 full-time records staff and 5 Community Service officers (1 Supervisor, 2 full-time employees and 2 part-time employees). Fire protection services are provided by the Lisle-Woodridge Fire District. Public safety communications services are provided by DU-COMM. The Police Department is a part of DuPage County MERIT and other regional task forces. School support is limited at the elementary school grade levels; Lisle Police Department provides school resource officers to the Lisle High School (District 202) and Kennedy Jr. High School (District 203). The Department has a budget of $6,348,610 with significant support for training and equipment replacement needs. The department facility includes a firearms range. The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experiences:
The anticipated hiring salary range for the position is $111,879-$156,642 (midpoint is $134,000) with excellent benefits. Residency within 50 miles in Illinois is required. Interested candidates should apply online by December 20, 2019 with a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least 5 professional references to www.GovHRjobs.com to the attention of Kathleen Rush, Vice President or Rich Eddington, Vice President, GovHR USA, 630 Dundee Road, Suite 130 Northbrook, IL 60062. Tel (224) 282-8312 |