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(A) Part-time police officers shall be temporarily employed and commissioned to do limited police work with duties as may be prescribed by the Chief of Police. The number of hours such officers may work in any calendar year shall be restricted to a number set by the Director of Health and Public Safety and/or Chief of Police. Such officers shall not be assigned to supervise or direct full-time police officers.
(B) Part-time police officers shall be trained in accordance with the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705/1 et seq.) and the rules and requirements of the ILETSB and shall serve subject to the rules, regulations and general orders of the Blue Island Police Department and city policies and procedures.
(C) Part-time police officers shall meet the following standards:
(1) Be of good moral character, of temperate habits, of sound health, and physically and mentally able to perform assigned duties;
(2) Be at least 21 years of age;
(3) Pass a medical examination;
(4) Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate;
(5) Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license;
(6) Possess no prior felony convictions; and
(7) Any individual who has served in the U.S. military must have been honorably discharged.
(D) Part-time officers shall be disciplined according to city policies and procedures. Part time police officers shall serve at the discretion of the Chief of Police and shall not have any property rights in said employment, and may be removed by the Chief of Police at any time.
(Prior Code, § 33.042) (Ord. 2015-003, passed 1-13-2015)
Personnel shall be appointed after recommendation by the Chief of Police to the Public Health and Safety Committee of the City Council, and after such committee has investigated or caused to be investigated such person or persons to determine eligibility to service for the Department, taking into consideration the factors of health, experience and morals, but not excluding other considerations regarding adaptability for the type of service called upon to perform. If a majority of the Committee approves such person or persons, it shall notify the Chief of Police to enroll such person or persons without further action on the part of the City Council. A copy of the notification shall be filed with the Mayor and City Clerk.
(Prior Code, § 33.043) (Ord. 2013-253, passed 11-26-2013)
There is hereby created a division within the Police Department to be known as the Detective Division. The Detective Division shall consist of at least one sergeant of detectives. The Chief of Police shall assign to such division sworn full-time police officers within the Police Department who shall be assigned at the sole discretion of the Chief of Police or the Director of Public Safety and those that are considered the most qualified to properly perform the duties and functions of said Division. The detectives shall solely be responsible to the Chief of Police or Deputy Chief in the performance of said duties.
(Prior Code, § 33.044) (Ord. 2013-253, passed 11-26-2013)
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