An applicant for original appointment as part-time police officer must meet the following prerequisites prior to being considered for appointment as a part-time police officer.
(A) Be a citizen of the United States of America;
(B) Be not less than 21 years of age, except as otherwise provided by law, or be 20 years of age and have successfully completed 2 years of law enforcement studies at an accredited college or university. Applicants may not be appointed until 21 years of age;
(C) Be a graduate of, or have a certificate of equivalence from an accredited secondary school. A copy of the diploma or certificate is required;
(D) Process a valid driver’s license;
(E) Submit to fingerprinting;
(F) Not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;
(G) Any individual who has served in the U.S. military must have been honorably discharged;
(Am. Ord. 2012-43, passed 5-17-2011)
(H) Pass a physical examination by a doctor of the Board of Trustees’ choice if so requested, examination fee to be paid for by the Village. An applicant must also have 20/20 vision in each eye or vision correctable to 20/20 in each eye.
(Prior Code, § 11-71) (Ord. 1995-13, passed 2-1-1996)
(I) Be certified by the State of Illinois.