Village of Bourbonnais Police Department

Bourbonnais, Illinois

The Village of Bourbonnais, Illinois is accepting applications on the behalf of the Fire & Police Commission for the position of police officer with the Bourbonnais Police Department.

Starting Salary: $53,476 - $96,512

Population: 19,000

Sworn Police Officers: 25

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Village of Bourbonnais Fire & Police Commission:

• U.S. citizenship;
• No felony convictions (or any misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude as specified in Illinois Statute 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6);
• Must possess a valid Illinois driver's license;
• Must be at least 21 years of age and under the age of 35 at the time of application (unless otherwise exempt by Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS5/10-2.1-6);
• Must reside within 30 miles of the village limits within the one (1) year probationary period;
• Must sign a Training Reimbursement agreement as a condition of employment;
• High school diploma or GED equivalent;
• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university (unless otherwise exempt by Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS 5/10 2.1-6);
• Valid POWER card issued within one (1) year of application deadline (waived for Certified Law Officers);
• $45.00 non-refundable application processing fee.
• Application Deadline:  Monday, February 18, 2019 at 4:00 PM (CST). 

Required documents (to be submitted at time of application):

• Valid Illinois driver’s license
• Birth certificate
• High school diploma or GED certificate
• College or University Transcripts/Diploma showing Associate’s Degree (unless otherwise exempt)
• Valid POWER card issued on or after February 18, 2018 (unless waived)
• If applicant has military service, a copy of his or her Military Service Record Form DD-214
• Incomplete or defective applications will not be accepted and will disqualify the applicant

DATES TO REMEMBER:

1. Submit Application: Applicants must complete and submit all application materials by Monday, February 18, 2019 @ 4:00 PM (CST). 

1. Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination:  Saturday, March 2, 2019 (8:00 AM) At Olivet Nazarene University, Olivet Weber Center Room 104 (1 University Ave, Bourbonnais, IL 60914)

For more information or to apply, please visit:

www.ApplyToServe.com

The Village of Bourbonnais is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Take the plunge with the 'Brrrbonais Police' team for the Polar Plunge 2019 benefitting Special Olympics Illinois on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Manteno Lake! 

Here are a few ways you can help support their fundraising:

• To register & take the plunge with ‘Brrrbonnais Police’ – Click the link here: https://soill.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=683

• To simply support & donate, no plunge necessary – Click the link here/Enter team name ‘Brrrbonnais Police’: https://soill.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.donate

• To support via 2019 Polar Plunge swag, no plunge necessary (proceeds are donated to the ‘Brrrbonnais Police’ Polar Plunge team) – Click the link here: http://embroiderybyace.com/BRRR2019/index.php?fbclid=IwAR1XwGlDk2XO7qTsTfGGEnUgBKI33l7vMBaTEjtBpyXTpFBTIGcWR3SFtEg

Enjoy an old fashioned Irish dinner, classic entertainment and a night of fun with your friends on Tuesday, March 12th.

The Village of Bradley, Village of Bourbonnais, Bourbonnais Township and the Bourbonnais Township Park District are pleased to invite Bourbonnais Township Senior Citizens to this 30th annual event. Stop by any BTPD location to register or register online at www.btpd.org.  $5.00 per person. 

Register early…this event will fill up fast! Registration deadline March 1st. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.  Dinner at 5:00 p.m.   Entertainment to follow. 

Note: This program is for Bourbonnais Township senior residents only. 

Please join the Village of Bourbonnais for a memorial service recognizing the 20th anniversary of the Amtrak train derailment. All are welcomed to attend on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. 

See event details below. For inquiries, please contact: Lindy Casey at caseyl@villageofbourbonnais.com or 815-802-5325.

Ages: Preschool Through Third Grade

When: Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Noon
Where: Children's Safety Center @ 747 Stratford Drive East, Bourbonnais

*UPDATE - January 2nd*

Effective Monday, January 7th, Mid Court Drive from Anita Drive to High Point Circle South will be closed to all through traffic from the north for a period of approximately 3-4 weeks.

Updates will be made as they become available. We thank you for you patience and apologize for any inconvenience during this time.

Bourbonnais will begin the $10 Million sewer project.  The Village of Bourbonnais will begin construction of the most expensive project in village history, as it prepares for the new Interstate 57 interchange and a 1,200-acre business and industrial park at Bourbonnais Parkway.

The board unanimously accepted a $10.1 million contract with Kankakee Valley Construction Company Inc. to complete the first phase of a six-mile sewer system. Kankakee Valley Construction will complete the first 4 miles, which will run from the Perry Farm area through town to St. George Road.

Did you know the Village of Bourbonnais has an online bill pay feature? Follow this link to easily and efficiently stay current on your sewer/garbage bill.

Bourbonnais business owners: Get the word out about what your business has to offer by adding it to the Village website's Business Directory! Use this form to submit your business to the directory, and join the dozens of business owners already taking advantage of this free feature.

Hungry? Click the picture to take a look at some of the varied and delicious dining options found in the Village of Bourbonnais.

Click on the image to read about past sustainablility efforts of the Village of Bourbonnais, and ones going on right now!

For times and specific routes, click here.

For University Park shuttle routes, click here.

For Midway Airport shuttle routes, click here.

Click the picture to read about Bourbonnais' newest and most substantial project.