This section applies to any part time officers presently employed by the village as well as to future hires. A person hired as a part time police officer shall have the following qualifications:
A. The person shall be twenty one (21) years of age.
B. The person shall not have been convicted of any criminal felony or criminal misdemeanor offense.
C. The person shall successfully complete a drug and alcohol test as prescribed by the department and shall undergo a background check conducted by the department.
D. The person shall either:
1. Have completed the part time police training course prescribed by the Illinois police training board; or
2. Otherwise qualify as a part time officer pursuant to section 8.2 of the police training act, 50 Illinois Compiled Statutes 705/8.2; or
3. Qualify as a full time police officer, having completed the basic training for full time officers as required by the Illinois law enforcement training standards board pursuant to the police training act.
E. The person shall have successfully completed that training required under the Illinois peace officer firearm training act, 50 Illinois Compiled Statutes 710/0.01 et seq.
F. The person shall have provided the chief of police with proof of qualification under subsections D and E of this section. (Ord. 12-06, 5-14-2012)