Plainfield, Ill. — The Village of Plainfield Police Department issued a press release on Friday, June 13 seeking applicants to serve on the Police Commission. The position is volunteer with a minimum two year commitment.
Applicants are required to meet certain qualifications. All applicants must be Plainfield residents 21 years or older and remain residents while holding the position. Past police employment experience is preferred. Applicants must attend and maintain mandatory training held by the Illinois Fire and Police Commissioners Association twice a year. Final candidates for the position will be fingerprinted and must pass a background check.
Members of the Police COmmission are responsible for recruiting, selecting and appointing candidates to Police Officer vacancies. The board provides testing and selecting procedures for the promotional process of Sergeant. Finally, the board members will conduct disciplinary hearings or appeals of disciplinary action for Police Department uniformed personnel.
Commission meetings are held at 2:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of several months throughout the year at the Police Department. The meetings are in January, February, March, April, May, September, October and November.
Board members will be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Village Board. A member’s term ends once successors are seated and qualified. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest and professional resume to the Village Clerk by July 1, 2025.
