§ 13.5-6. Safety personnel qualifications.
(a)
The following qualifications are required to be eligible for the position of police officer:
(1)
The applicant must be at least twenty (20) and under thirty-five (35) years of age at the time of written examination but must be at least twenty-one (21) and under thirty-six (36) years of age at time of appointment, pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Code as amended [65 ILCS 5/10-1-1 et seq.]. Candidates on the list who are passed over because they have not reached their twenty-first birthday, or candidates who become over age, shall retain their standing on the eligibility list until the list is exhausted or expired, pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Code as amended [65 ILCS 5/10-1-1 et seq.]
(2)
The applicant must be a United States citizen.
(3)
The applicant must be in good health and in good physical and mental condition so as to be able to competently perform the duties required of a police officer. The applicant must be able to pass physical agility standards for a police officer as established by the Illinois Training and Standards Board at the time of the written test during the application process. Vision must be 20/20 with both eyes open or correctable to 20/20 with corrective lenses.
(4)
The applicant must possess good moral character and the highest personal integrity. The applicant's background will be checked through fingerprinting and local, state and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal records.
(5)
The applicant must possess a valid, Class D, Illinois driver's license prior to being hired, and at the time of testing, must present either a valid, Class D, Illinois driver's license or a valid, out-of-state driver's license of similar classification.
(6)
The applicant must have achieved a high school diploma with a grade point average of 2.5 out of 4.0 (or an equivalent on a scale with a maximum grade point average other than 4.0) or a G.E.D. with a minimum composite score of no less than 2480 points, or at least sixteen (16) hours of college credit with a grade point average of 2.5 out of 4.0 (or an equivalent on a scale with a maximum grade point average other than 4.0) regardless of high school grade point average or G.E.D. composite score.
(7)
The applicant, upon being hired, must make application to the local police pension board for acceptance into the police pension fund.
(b)
The following qualifications are required to be eligible for the position of firefighter/paramedic:
(1)
The applicant must be at least twenty (20) and under thirty-five (35) years of age at the time of written examination but must be at least twenty-one (21) and under thirty-five (35) years of age at time of appointment, pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Code as amended [65 ILCS 5/10-1-1 et seq.]. Candidates on the list who are passed over because they have not reached their twenty-first (21st) birthday, or candidates who become over age, shall retain their standing on the eligibility list until the list is exhausted or expired, pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Code as amended [65 ILCS 5/10-1-1 et seq.].
(2)
The applicant must be a United States citizen.
(3)
The applicant must be in good health and in good physical and mental condition so as to be able to competently perform the duties required of a firefighter. Applicant must present a copy of their valid Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate and ladder climb certificate by the time of application deadline. CPAT cards will be considered valid within one (1) year of the issuance date. Vision must be 20/20 with both eyes open or correctable to 20/20 with corrective lenses.
(4)
The applicant must possess good moral character and the highest personal integrity. The applicant's background will be checked through fingerprinting and local, state and Federal Bureau of Investigation criminal records.
(5)
The applicant must possess a valid, Class D, Illinois driver's license prior to being hired, and at the time of testing, must present either a valid, Class D, Illinois driver's license or a valid, out-of-state driver's license of similar classification. The applicant must obtain a Class B non-CDL license within six (6) months of hire.
(6)
The applicant must have achieved a high school diploma with 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale or a GED with a 2480 min. score or at least 16 hours of college credit with a 2.5 GPA.. or an equivalent acceptable to the commission. Applicants who were home-schooled must have achieved certification through the Regional Superintendent of Schools for proof of education.
(7)
In accordance with the civil service commission rules and when a conditional offer is made, the applicant may be required to possess a valid, emergency medical technician (EMT-Paramedic) classification/certification. If the applicant is unable to provide the EMT-Paramedic certification, he/she will be disqualified. At anytime thereafter the course of employment, the employee must be able to certify as an EMT-Paramedic if required by the city. If the applicant is unable to obtain the EMT-Paramedic certification, the employee will be subject to dismissal.
(8)
The applicant, upon being hired, must make application to the local fire pension board for acceptance into the fire pension fund.
(Ord. No. O08-59, § 1, 6-24-08; Ord. No. O09-14, § 1, 2-24-09; Ord. No. O16-067, § 1, 9-27-16)
Editor's note
Formerly section 33-46.