Employment
Police Officer
The Monmouth Police Department hires police officers from a list of candidates who have successfully completed the Monmouth Board of Fire and Police Commissioners eligibility testing process.
The Police Department application and the Board's requirements for the physical agility portion of the testing are listed as an attachment below. Questions may be directed to Chief Joe Switzer at (309) 734-8383 or email.
The Monmouth Police Department will accept applications for lateral transfers from current police officers. For information regarding eligibility and how to apply, please contact Chief Joe Switzer.
Full time & Part-Time Emergency Dispatcher
Warren County 911/Monmouth Police Department is seeking a high energy
individual who thrives in a fast paced challenging workplace. Part time 911
Dispatcher hourly pay begins at $14.35 - $15.43 depending on education, and
increases to $17.09 - $18.37 after 1 year of service, with the possibility of full time
employment upon completion of training. Full time hourly pay increases to
$18.45 - $19.83 after 1 year of service.
In addition to a generous salary, full time and part time employees are eligible for
benefits including retirement through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund,
vacation time after 1 year of service, sick time accrual, paid personal days, and
paid time off for holidays worked. Full time employees are also eligible for health
insurance and eye and dental insurance.
Duties include but are not limited to answering phones, making calls for service,
and dispatching police, fire and ambulances for Warren County. Typing,
computer, and multi-tasking skills are a must. Ability to handle stressful situations
and prioritize items quickly is a major part of the job. Emergency Dispatchers are
required to work days, evenings, overnight, weekends, and holidays according to
the needs of the Department. High School diploma or equivalency, valid driver’s
license and a thorough background check is required.l.
Please fill out the attached application and apply in person at the Monmouth Police Department, 500 South Main Street.