PROGRAM AIDE

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Program Aid

Chicago Police Department

(CPD)

Number of Positions: 11 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Salary: $16.20/Hour

Applications for this position will be accepted from July 15, 2025, until 11:59 pm Central time on August 05, 2025.

Under immediate supervision, positions work in the Police Department on a part-time basis with varying work hours depending on work assignments, performing tasks related to the Police Department's Stop Alcohol to Minors (SAM) program; and performing related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Works with Police Officers to test whether businesses are compliant with laws

regulating the sale of alcohol to minors under the Stop Alcohol to Minors (SAM) program

* Fulfills the role of an underage individual attempting to purchase alcohol at a

business establishment.

* Attend and testify at administrative hearings on actions taken to test businesses and the violations found as a result of the test.

* May complete reports on work activities

* Perform related duties as assigned.

NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Workdays/hours: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm / Tuesday through Saturday

(Shifts may vary which includes holidays and weekends)

Location: Chicago Police Department, Various Locations throughout Chicago

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, and Experience

* Willing and able to perform the job duties

* Must be at least 17 years of age and under 19 years at the time of employment

* Current High School student in good academic standing. Must have a GPA equivalent to a "C" average or higher

OR

* Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, in good academic standing.

* Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale or a 3.5 on a 5.0 grading scale

* All students must maintain the required GPA throughout the duration of their

employment

Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your education history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma if applicable. You must also provide your valid U.S. driver's license or state ID at the time of processing.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm Central Daylight Time (CDT). Applications for this position will be accepted from July 15, 2025, until 11:59 pm Central time on August 05, 2025. No exceptions will be made.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor