p>JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the protection of life and property; prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals,and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area on an assigned shift or on specialassignments; routine patrol; preliminary investigation, and traffic regulation duties which may be performed inmotorized vehicles or on foot; involves an element of personal danger and the employee must be able to actwithout direct supervision and to exercise independent judgment in meeting emergencies; assignments mayinclude work at the police department on special tasks, which call upon experience as a uniformed patrol officer;assignments are general and special instructions are received from a superior officer who revises work methodsand results through reports, personal inspection and discussion.
ABOUT THE VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG:
The village employs approximately 600 employees in 12 departments, including police, fire, engineering and public works, communications, community development, cultural services, economic development, finance, general government, human resources, information technology, and transportation.