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119 Main Street, East Alton, Illinois 62024

Phone: (618) 259-7714

Fax: (618) 259-7614

Employment Opportunities

East Alton Police Department Employment Opportunity:

PROBATIONARY AND LATERAL POLICE OFFICER

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON THE EMPLOYMENT POSTING

Qualifications:

  1. Over 21 and under 35 years of age, except as otherwise provided by Federal and State Statutes.
  2. (Probationary Only) High School Diploma or GED with any one of the following:
    • Two (2) year Associate Degree or the equivalent in college credits (60 semester credit hours or 90 quarterly hours);
    • Prior law enforcement experience – One (1) year, full time, post-law enforcement academy experience with a recognized local, state or federal law enforcement agency; or
    • Prior military experience – Two (2) years continuous active-duty experience with the United States Armed Forces and have, or are eligible to receive, an honorable discharge. (Candidates tested before discharge will be required to present an “honorable discharge” before hire).
  3. (Laterals Only) Must have been an active full-time police officer for a minimum of 24 months in another accredited law enforcement agency as defined by ILETSB
  4. Meet all standards as required by statutes, ordinance, and East Alton Fire & Police Commission regulations.
  5. Capable of passing extensive background investigation.
  6. (Probational Only) Able to provide a valid Power CARD at the time of testing

Important Dates:

  • Oral Interviews for lateral applicants: Feb. 15th at 6PM
  • Acceptance of applications for probational will close: Feb 23rd, 2024
  • Written Test for probational employees: March 2nd, 2024 at 9AM
  • Oral Interviews for probational applicants: March 6th, 2024 at 6PM

Applications may be obtained in the East Alton Village Clerk’s Office located at 119 West Main, East Alton, Illinois 62024 or BY CLICKING HERE TO ACCESS ONLINE.

East Alton Park & Recreation Department Opportunity:

PARK & RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR FULL INFORMATION ON JOB POSTING

The Village of East Alton Park & Recreation Department is looking for a person who can provide a wide range of leisure services to the citizens of the village to facilitate good health, fitness, and well-being. Duties are both inside and outside, day and evening, and weekdays and weekends. This person would be responsible for working with a wide variety of youth, adults, and senior citizens. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, along with the ability to handle and resolve conflicts with participants, volunteers, and staff are a must. A degree in Physical Education, Recreation, or related field, with prior experience in recreation programming and bookkeeping are a plus. Salary would be dependent on experience. Individuals that feel they meet these criteria and would be an excellent addition to our team, or who are looking for more information about the posting, are encouraged to call Public Works Director Mike Moore at 618-259-7615 or email at [email protected]. Please fill out an application that you can print off HERE and send to [email protected].