(A) The city may appoint, discipline and discharge part-time police officers who shall be regular members of the Police Department, except for pension purposes. Part-time police officers shall not be assigned under any circumstances to supervise or direct full-time police officers of the Police Department. Part- time police officers shall not be used as permanent replacement for permanent full-time police officers. The aforementioned appointment, discipline and discharge shall be in accordance with ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 3.1-30-21.
(B) Hiring standards. All part-time police officers shall meet the following standards:
(1) Be currently certified as an Illinois Police Officer.
(2) Have completed the Illinois Police Academy.
(3) Have five years full-time experience as a police officer, but this requirement can be waived by the Chief of Police with the approval of the Mayor.
(4) Submit to the same comprehensive background investigation as a full-time officer.
(5) Submit to the same psychological and physical examination as a full-time officer.
(6) Pass the same drug screen as submitted to by a full-time officer.
(Ord. 979, passed 11-20-1995; Am. Ord. 1116, passed 10-18-1999; Am. Ord. 1730, passed 7-3-2017)