Originally Posted by kenn0223

The job description says nothing about being a sworn police officer (link). It's clear they want people with military or law enforcement experience but, given their pay scale, I doubt they are getting experienced cops. They are required to get certified as an IL law enforcement officer but that is not the same as being employed as a law enforcement officer. The job description sounds a lot more like a mall security guard than a police officer or something some one would do to bolster a future police officer application.

For reference the City's job description for police officer (here) is much more specific about their duties as law enforcement and requires them to pass the state's Peace Officer exam