Oral Board

Question 1

Why do you want to work for Lake in Hills?

Answer 1

What appealed to me about working for the Lake in The Hills police department is the focus on meeting the needs of the community. The fact that there are 16 different categories of service really emphasizes the priorities and let’s me see the variety of police work, that if hired I could explore and really excel in an area of expertise suited to my strengths.

Question 2

Who is the chief of police in LITH?

Answer 2

David Brey only the villages 3rd chief in 74? Years
2 deputy chiefs
1 admin assistant
7 sergeants

Question 3

Who is the dispatch?

Answer 3

Switching from lith to seecom next year

Question 4

Lith size

Answer 4

Just over 10.5 square miles

Question 5

Township?

Answer 5

Grafton and algonquin

Question 6

Population

Answer 6

~29,000 as of 2010

Question 7

What would you do if you were dispatched to a non emergency call? (Lady pilot light)

Answer 7

Community policing chance to make a positive impression

Question 8

Deadly force?

Answer 8

My life or those in protecting in danger of death or great bodily harm

Question 9

Have you stolen?

Answer 9

Yes. Young. Mistake. Friends. Long time ago. No excuse. Disappointed parents. Got caught. Never again. Teach my kids not to.

Question 10

SPIRIT AND INTENTION OF THE QUESTION

Answer 10

Pay attention

Question 11

Pastor failed to stop

Answer 11

Discretion

Question 12

When is physical force appropriate?

Answer 12

Non compliant

Question 13

What interests you most about a career as Leo?

Answer 13

Giving back to the community
Satisfaction of knowing I’m helping people. Always something different.
Respect of family and children.

Question 14

Describe the kinds of things you expect to be doing as a police officer.

Answer 14

Patrolling, writing tickets, traffic stops, responding to calls, collecting evidence, writing reports, attending court, training, participating in charitable events

Question 15

Situation in which You took charge.

Answer 15

Aspirating man

Guys wanting to fight

Question 16

How have you prepared for a job as a police officer?

Answer 16

Start with relative job experience with customer service. I prepared for this job by investing time and money and myself to make sure I was prepared physically as well as mentally. I’ve made fitness and being in shape part of my lifestyle by strength training daily. I’ve also made the effort of talking to police officers I know, both currently working and retired, as well as participating in a ride along. so I can have an accurate idea of what to expect and to make sure i’m prepared to overcome any obstacle’s I may face.

Question 17

Speeding mom?

Answer 17

Putting me in a bad situation, use discretion.

Question 18

Stealing coworker

Answer 18

Benefit of the doubt

Question 19

Why do you want to become a police officer?

Answer 19

I was raised to respect police officers and I was taught that they are there to help. I know that people are often unhappy with police presence but at the end of the day the job is about helping people by putting their safety first. Even though it’s a thankless job I enjoy helping people and I can see myself making a career of doing just that.

Question 20

When presented with a question

Answer 20

1. Identify problem, verify facts.
2. Analyze facts.
3. Act appropriately
4. Review the results
5. Learn from the experience.

Question 21

Is there anything else you’d like to add?

Answer 21

How much it means to you only job you’ve ever wanted how hard you work how dedicated you will be how much you respect what they do and how much you want to help others

Question 22

Why do you want to leave your current job?

Answer 22

As much as I’ve enjoyed being a bartender, it’s not a job I can see myself making a career out of. When I think of my long term career goals I know I need to invest my time in a career that will benefit not only me but my family as well. I want to adapt my many years of experience with customer service towards policing and really use that knowledge to succeed

Question 23

Greatest strength

Answer 23

My greatest strength is that I’m very reasonable. I take time to think about situations and figure out a logical and sensible solution. I’m open minded when it comes to considering a perspective different than my own.

Question 24

What is your greatest weakness?

Answer 24

My greatest weakness is not asking for help right away when I need it. There’s a balance between not giving up too easily and admitted defeat and I’m really working on finding the level middle ground. As I’ve gotten older I’ve learned that most people are more than willing to help, it’s just a matter of asking.

Question 25

How long do you think you will stay on our Police Department when hired?

Answer 25

I’m not just looking for a job I’m applying here because I want law enforcement as a career. If hired I plan on staying here until I retire. In talking to other police officers I learned that staying with the same agency far outweighs any benefits of transferring to a different one. When I make up my mind to do something, I do it, all in and I have no intention of pressing restart.