Professional Staff
It takes more than just officers on the streets to keep Peoria safe. The professional staff work behind the scenes at the Peoria Police Department to keep the community safe. This dedicated team helps create a safer, stronger community for everyone in Peoria.
Dynamic Careers
The Peoria Police Department offers endless opportunities for civilians to serve their community in dynamic and rewarding roles. Whether you’re interested in support services, administration, or specialized units, there’s a place to contribute your skills and make a real impact. With exciting and fulfilling career paths, working as a civilian in Peoria PD offers both personal growth and the chance to be part of an important mission to keep the community safe.
Hiring Bonus:
for in state lateral 911 Dispatchers
911 Dispatchers
Salary: $30.01 – $41.42/Hour
($62,420 – $86,153 annually)
Employees in this job classification perform a critical role in the Emergency Communications Center (ECC) and serve as the vital communications link between the public in need of help and emergency services response.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision & More
- Paid Holidays (12 days per year)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick leave
- Personal Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Wellness Program
You can find a full list of benefits offered on the Peoria City website.
Hiring Process
- Submit an Application
- Attend CritiCall In-Person Testing
- Interviews
- Open House Orientation
- Background Investigation and Polygraph
- Conditional Job Offer
- Medical Examination and Drug Screen
- Psychological Screening
- Sit Along in the Dispatch Center
- Final Job Offer (FJO)
Learn more about the 911 Dispatch hiring process.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be able to legally work in the United States.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be a high school graduate or have earned a General Education Development (GED) Certificate.
- Undergo a complete background investigation and a polygraph examination.
- Undergo a drug screen, and if required for the position, a medical examination.
- Any criminal history will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- For those positions requiring the employee to operate a vehicle, all driving infractions in the last three years will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- If the applicant served in the military, Dishonorable, Bad Conduct, or Under Other than Honorable Conditions Discharges will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Not have used any form of marijuana, including THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts, and marijuana edibles, for any purpose, in the last six months.
- Use of over-the counter products containing cannabidiol (CBD) is not a disqualifier.
- Not have used any form of dangerous drugs, hallucinogens, or non-prescribed narcotics, for any purpose, in the last three years.
- This includes, but is not limited to, Adderall, methamphetamine, amphetamine, speed, spice, bath salts, peyote, mushrooms, ecstasy, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), ketamine, mescaline, salvia, phencyclidine (PCP), cocaine, heroin, and opioids.
Professional Staff Opportunities
- Accreditation/Compliance Coordinator
- Administrative Assistant
- Animal Control Officer
- Police Hiring Specialist
- Business System Analyst
- Crime Analyst
- Forensics Technician
- Management Analyst
- Police Equipment Coordinator
- Public Information Specialist (Digital)
- Police Instructor
- Police Services Officer
- Police Services Specialist
- Police Support Assistant
- Property and Evidence Technician
- Police Community Relations Coordinator
- Victim Advocate
- And More
Professional Staff
Salary: Varied by Position
The Peoria Police Department’s Professional Staff consists of dedicated civilian employees who provide essential support services that enhance the department’s overall effectiveness.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision & More
- Paid Holidays (12 days per year)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick leave
- Personal Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Wellness Program
You can find a full list of benefits offered on the Peoria City website.
Hiring Process
- Submit an Application
- Interviews
- Polygraph and Background Investigation
- Interview with the Chief of Police and/or Command Staff
- Conditional Job Offer
- Drug Screen and Medical Examination
- Psychological Screening
- Final Job Offer
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be able to legally work in the United States.
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Be a high school graduate or have earned a General Education Development (GED) Certificate.
- Undergo a complete background investigation and a polygraph examination.
- Undergo a drug screen, and if required for the position, a medical examination.
- Any criminal history will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- For those positions requiring the employee to operate a vehicle, all driving infractions in the last three years will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- If the applicant served in the military, Dishonorable, Bad Conduct, or Under Other than Honorable Conditions Discharges will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
- Not have used any form of marijuana, including THC extracts, cannabis, hashish, marijuana extracts, and marijuana edibles, for any purpose, in the last six months.
- Use of over-the counter products containing cannabidiol (CBD) is not a disqualifier.
- Not have used any form of dangerous drugs, hallucinogens, or non-prescribed narcotics, for any purpose, in the last three years.
- This includes, but is not limited to, Adderall, methamphetamine, amphetamine, speed, spice, bath salts, peyote, mushrooms, ecstasy, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), ketamine, mescaline, salvia, phencyclidine (PCP), cocaine, heroin, and opioids.
