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The Lake County Forest Preserve Ranger Police department has a Community Oriented Policing philosophy and is responsible for maintaining the peace and initiating activities that build positive relationships with the public. The selected candidate will conduct high visibility patrols on foot, on bike, or in a vehicle to prevent crime, control traffic, provide emergency assistance and maintain order.
EXPERIENCE:
Qualified candidates must have Illinois law enforcement basic training certification. Must possess the ability to undestand the role of police officer in the management of recreational areas. Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license and the ability to pass a defensive driving course. Ability to lift heavy objects up to 75 pounds. Ability to run, climb, stoop, bend, sit, kneel, reach, and walk up to 3 miles a day. 20/50 binocular vision required or corrected vision to 20/20.
HOW TO APPLY AND APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Interest in Forest Preserve employment should be indicated by submitting a resume and salary history as well as a completed Forest Preserve Employment Application.
Download the Employment Application in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), request one by email, or pick one up at our General Offices.
Completed applications should be returned to:
Lake County Forest Preserve District
Human Resources Department
2000 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048
847/367-6640.
Applications are accepted only for posted positions. Complete a job interest card for other positions for which you are interested. The card will be kept on file for six months pending an opening, and will be mailed to you should an opening occur.
All Lake County Forest Preserve facilities are non-smoking.
LAKE COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Lake County Forest Preserve District was created in 1958 under Illinois law as a special purpose unit of government. Our mission is to preserve a dynamic and unique system of diverse natural and cultural resources, and to develop innovative educational, recreational and cultural opportunities of regional value that reflect a commitment to environmental and fiscal responsibility.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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