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2 Investigator K.K. Davis Desk Phone Number (779)-500-6628 Desk Phone Number (779)-500-6628 Cell Phone Number (779) 537 – 1892 Cell Phone Number (779) 537 – 1892 E-Mail Address – [email protected] E-Mail Address – [email protected] Work Hours – Monday - Friday 0800 – 1700 Work Hours – Monday - Friday 0800 – 1700 ROCKFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT RECRUITER
3 EXPECTATIONS Be on time to events Prepare accordingly Be responsible for your actions Problem Solve Read all documents and e-mails, fill paperwork out correctly Constantly check your e-mail and web-site
4 VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT VISION STATEMENT A City free from crime and public disorder MISSION STATEMENT The members of the Rockford Police Department are committed to reducing crime and enhancing the quality of life through an active partnership with our community.
5 We are committed to be ethical, honest, and sincere in all relationships We are committed to be ethical, honest, and sincere in all relationships INTEGRITY VALUES
6 RESPECT We serve our citizens and team members in an open, courteous, and respectful manner VALUES
7 PROFESSIONALISM We ensure the proper, lawful, and unbiased application of police powers We ensure the proper, lawful, and unbiased application of police powers VALUES
8 SERVICE We are dedicated, responsive and accountable to each other and the community we serve. Service is exemplified through innovative teamwork aimed at problem-solving, creativity, and community policing initiatives such as district policing We are dedicated, responsive and accountable to each other and the community we serve. Service is exemplified through innovative teamwork aimed at problem-solving, creativity, and community policing initiatives such as district policing VALUES
9 COURAGE We recognize the dangers inherent in our profession and are willing to place the safety of others above that of our own. We readily confront all challenges with the mind-set of never giving up We recognize the dangers inherent in our profession and are willing to place the safety of others above that of our own. We readily confront all challenges with the mind-set of never giving up VALUES
10 CAREER PATHS PATROL PATROL COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMUNITY SERVICES M3 STREETS TEAM M3 STREETS TEAM K-9 K-9 FIELD TRAINING OFFICER (FTO) FIELD TRAINING OFFICER (FTO) SCHOOL UNIT SCHOOL UNIT DETECTIVE/INVESTIGATOR DETECTIVE/INVESTIGATOR
11 INVESTIGATIONS BURGLARY BURGLARY VIOLENT CRIMES VIOLENT CRIMES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SENSITIVE CRIMES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SENSITIVE CRIMES GANGS GANGS GENERAL CASE GENERAL CASE IDENTIFICATION UNIT IDENTIFICATION UNIT NARCOTICS NARCOTICS YOUTH AND SEX CRIMES YOUTH AND SEX CRIMES TRAFFIC TRAFFIC
12 STAFF AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT STAFF AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT EXPLORERS PROGRAM EXPLORERS PROGRAM TRAINING UNIT TRAINING UNIT RECRUITING RECRUITING RESEARCH AND PLANNING/ACCREDITATION RESEARCH AND PLANNING/ACCREDITATION
13 SPECIALIZED UNITS SWAT TEAM SWAT TEAM MOBIL FIELD FORCE MOBIL FIELD FORCE BOMB UNIT BOMB UNIT HOSTAGE NEGOTIATION UNIT HOSTAGE NEGOTIATION UNIT ATV UNIT ATV UNIT DIGNITARY PROTECTION SECTION DIGNITARY PROTECTION SECTION MOBIL COMMAND UNIT MOBIL COMMAND UNIT ARMAMENT SECTION ARMAMENT SECTION COLOR GUARD COLOR GUARD
14 Department Authorized Personnel AUTHORIZED STRENGTH – 290 AUTHORIZED STRENGTH – 290 CURRENT STRENGTH – 279 CURRENT STRENGTH – 279 POSITIONS AVAILABLE 9-15 POSITIONS AVAILABLE 9-15
15 Statistics 2012 (Jan-Nov) 1852 Rockford Police Began 1852 Rockford Police Began Population – 152,251 (2013 census) Population – 152,251 (2013 census) Metro population – 344,623 (2013 census) Metro population – 344,623 (2013 census) 61.95 square miles 61.95 square miles Call Volume - 160,838 (2015) Call Volume - 160,838 (2015) Date – 12/28/15 Date – 12/28/15
16 Patrol Officers Pay Start of 1 Year$49,636= 23.86 hrAs of December, 2014 Start of 2 Years$53,552Raise $3,919 Start of 3 Years$57,471.00Raise $3,918 Start of 4 Years$61,389.00Raise $2,613 Start of 5 Years$64,002.00Raise $3,267 Start of 6 - 10 Years$67,269.00Raise $3,563 Start of 11 - 15 Years$70,832.00Raise $3,277 Start of 16 Years$72,250.00Raise $1,418
17 Pay Hourly wage is $23.86 Hourly wage is $23.86 Starting salary of $49,636 per year Starting salary of $49,636 per year Twelve paid holidays per year Twelve paid holidays per year Generous paid vacation based on years of service Generous paid vacation based on years of service Liberal Sick Leave Policy Liberal Sick Leave Policy Excellent Health and Dental Plan Excellent Health and Dental Plan
18 Shifts 10 Hour 10 Hour Days6:30am-4:30pm Days6:30am-4:30pm Afternoons4pm-2am Afternoons4pm-2am Nights9pm-7am Nights9pm-7am
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20 AGE – applicant must be 21 – 34 years old AGE – applicant must be 21 – 34 years old DRIVER’S LICENSE DRIVER’S LICENSE CITIZEN – applicant must be a U.S. citizen or meet the criteria set forth in 8 U.S.C. Section 1324B, prior to the closing date of the application period CITIZEN – applicant must be a U.S. citizen or meet the criteria set forth in 8 U.S.C. Section 1324B, prior to the closing date of the application period Minimum Qualifications
21 EDUCATION – high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent before applying EDUCATION – high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent before applying RESIDENCY – if hired, employees must live in Winnebago County or anywhere within a 15-mile radius of the Public Safety Building within six months of the conclusion of their probationary period RESIDENCY – if hired, employees must live in Winnebago County or anywhere within a 15-mile radius of the Public Safety Building within six months of the conclusion of their probationary period
22 Minimum Qualifications CRIMINAL RECORD – applicant must not have any felony convictions nor have been convicted of certain misdemeanors CRIMINAL RECORD – applicant must not have any felony convictions nor have been convicted of certain misdemeanors For a list of the certain misdemeanors visit our website: www.rockfordil.gov/police. For a list of the certain misdemeanors visit our website: www.rockfordil.gov/police.
23 Requirements To Take The CWH Entry Level Law Enforcement Exam And The Physical Agility Test 1.Complete and submit your online application 2.Self schedule for your PAT test date 3.Physician’s Release for actual and practice 60 days
24 Timeline Accept Applications Jan. 1st– Jan 30th th, 2016 First Orientation at the Public Safety Building, (PSB) Jan. 11th, 2016 6pm Second Orientation (PSB) Jan. 17th, 2016 6pm Application Period Closes Jan. 30th, 2016 5pm
25 Timeline Began Accepting Applications Jan. 1 st, 2016 Practice PAT and Orientations While Accepting Applications Application Period Closes Jan 30th, 2016 Physical Agility Test Feb. 9 th – 12 th, 8 – 6pm, 2 hrs CWH Written Test / PSB Feb. 13 th, 2016, 8AM & 1PM M-Pulse Feb. 14th, 2016, 8AM & 11AM Required Documents Due Feb. 20th, 2016, 5pm No Exceptions Commissioners Review Mar. 1 st – 27th th, 2016 Psychological April 14th – April 17th, 2016
26 Timeline Background Investigation May 4th, 2016 Medical June 1st, 2016 Job Offer Made June 1 st - June 8 th, 2016 Two Week Notice June 12 th, 2016 1 st day at work / Orientation June 20 th, 2016 1 – 2 Weeks Academy Start Date (PTI) June 26 th, 2016 12 Weeks City School Sept 19th, 2016 1 – 7 Weeks Field Training/Probationary Police Officer 20 Weeks
27 Timeline Physical Agility Test Feb. 9th – 12th, 2016 Start 8am – 6pm (every 2 hours) Written Exam/M-Pulse Feb.13 th, 2016 8AM &1PM Feb. 14th, 2016 8AM & 1PM
28 Timeline Statistically we will lose 35% - 40% of the applicants in this process. Also if you fail the written exam your M-Pulse will not be scored
29 Physical Agility Test (4) separate events (4) separate events Three events are a PASS / FAIL Three events are a PASS / FAIL Single Cut points for everyone, same job same standard Single Cut points for everyone, same job same standard The minimum passing requirements can be found on our web-site on the Recruit Booklet link. The minimum passing requirements can be found on our web-site on the Recruit Booklet link. 1.Sit-and-Reach Test – optional 2.One Repetition Maximum Bench Press -.78 Body Weight 3.One Minute Sit Up - 30 4.1.5 Mile Run - 15:54
30 Physical Agility Test 1.Sit-and-Reach Test – Optional Flexibility Flexibility 2.One Repetition Maximum Bench Press -.78 Body Weight Upper Body Absolute Strength Upper Body Absolute Strength 3.One Minute Sit Up – 30 Abdominal Muscular Endurance Abdominal Muscular Endurance 4.1.5 Mile Run - 15:54 Aerobic Power Aerobic Power
31 CWH Entry Level Law Enforcement Exam The study guide is located on our web-site The study guide is located on our web-site Location: Wellness Center/Rockford University Location: Wellness Center/Rockford University Date: Feb. 13 th, 2016 8AM & 1PM (CHOOSE ONE) Date: Feb. 13 th, 2016 8AM & 1PM (CHOOSE ONE) This test will count for 40% of your overall score This test will count for 40% of your overall score 70 % to PASS 70 % to PASS
32 M-Pulse Inventory Test Location: Rockford University Location: Rockford University Date: Feb. 14TH, 2016 8AM& 11AM Date: Feb. 14TH, 2016 8AM& 11AM
33 Required Documents Due 02/27/16 Certified Copy of Birth Certificate Copy of High School Diploma or GED Certificate “Official “, sealed /unopened transcripts from all High Schools attended Copy of College Diploma “Official”, sealed / unopened transcripts from all Universities attended Copy of Marriage License (s) Copy of Divorce Decrees (s) Certified Copy Military DD214 Copy of Social Security Card Copy of Name Change Documents Copy of Peace Officer Training Certificates Copy of Citizenship or Naturalization Documents Copy of Driver License Letters of Recommendation (optional)
34 Oral Interview Self Schedule Self Schedule Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Practice, Practice Practice, Practice Professional Attire Professional Attire
35 Preference Points Associates Degree in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Fire Services, or Emergency Medical Services. Associates Degree in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Fire Services, or Emergency Medical Services. Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s Degree Full-Time / Part-Time Officer in Illinois Full-Time / Part-Time Officer in Illinois Military for 1 year and Honorably Discharged Military for 1 year and Honorably Discharged
36 Preference Points Receipt for Properly Filed Claim Firefighter II Firefighter II Paramedic / Paid on Call Paramedic / Paid on Call Firefighter III Firefighter III AN APPLICANT WILL NOT RECEIVE THE POINTS IN THIS SUBSECTION IF IT PLACED THE APPLICANT BEFORE A VETERAN ON THE ELIGIBILITY LIST AN APPLICANT WILL NOT RECEIVE THE POINTS IN THIS SUBSECTION IF IT PLACED THE APPLICANT BEFORE A VETERAN ON THE ELIGIBILITY LIST
37 Psychological Exam Dr. Alan Friedman Dr. Alan Friedman In Chicago In Chicago April 1st– April 9th April 1st– April 9th
38 Background Investigations 4-6 Weeks 4-6 Weeks Be Available or Make yourself available Be Available or Make yourself available Be Honest! Be Honest! We are going to find out everything! We are going to find out everything!
39 Medical It will take place in Rockford It will take place in Rockford Self Schedule Self Schedule
40 Final Physical Agility Test You must pass this or the Chief Of Police may rescind the Job Offer! You must pass this or the Chief Of Police may rescind the Job Offer! Based off Age and Gender! Based off Age and Gender!
41 Physical Agility Test for the Academy (4) separate events (4) separate events All events are a PASS / FAIL All events are a PASS / FAIL The test is based off age and gender The test is based off age and gender The minimum passing requirements can be found on our web-site on the Recruit Booklet link. The minimum passing requirements can be found on our web-site on the Recruit Booklet link. 1.Sit-and-Reach Test 2.One Minute Sit Up 3.One Repetition Maximum Bench Press 4.1.5 Mile Run
42 Sit-and-Reach Test AGEMALEFEMALE 21 - 29 16.0”18.8” 30 – 39 15.0”17.8” 40 – 49 13.8”16.8” 50 - 59 12.8”16.3”
43 One Minute Sit-Up Test AGEMALEFEMALE 21 – 29 3731 30 – 39 3424 40 – 49 2819 50 – 59 2313
44 1 - Repetition Maximum Bench Press AGEMALEFEMALE 21 – 29.98%.58% 30 – 39.87%.52% 40 – 49.79%.49% 50 – 59.70%.43%
45 1.5 Mile Run AGEMALEFEMALE 21 – 29 13:46 Minutes 16:21 Minutes 30 – 39 14:31 Minutes 16:52 Minutes 40 – 49 15:24 Minutes 17:53 Minutes 50 – 59 16:21 Minutes 18:44 Minutes
46 Some Tips to Help Through The Hiring Process Police Officers are problem solvers so ask questions, ask for help, and problem solve Police Officers are problem solvers so ask questions, ask for help, and problem solve Be professional and polite Be professional and polite Plan accordingly with the timeline and be on time Plan accordingly with the timeline and be on time Be patient Be patient Constantly check your e-mails. Advancement, failures, dates, and times will be posted Constantly check your e-mails. Advancement, failures, dates, and times will be posted Participate in our workshops Participate in our workshops Be accountable and do not make excuses! Be accountable and do not make excuses!
47 Ride-A-Long Read and complete all paperwork Read and complete all paperwork Field Services Bureau Field Services Bureau
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49 Investigator K.K. Davis Desk Phone Number (779)-500-6628 Desk Phone Number (779)-500-6628 Cell Phone Number (779)- 537-1892 Cell Phone Number (779)- 537-1892 E-Mail Address – [email protected] E-Mail Address – [email protected] Work Hours – Monday - Friday 0800 – 1700 Work Hours – Monday - Friday 0800 – 1700 ROCKFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT RECRUITER
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