SB1700 amends the Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board Division to adjust deputy sheriff appointment criteria and probationary periods.
SB1700 modifies the Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board Division by changing the age requirement for deputy sheriff appointments. It lowers the minimum age from 21 to 19 years, or 20 years with two years of law enforcement studies. The bill also extends the probationary period for new appointees from 12 to 15 months. During this period, appointees can be discharged at the Sheriff's discretion. The bill ensures that veterans can request examinations before the next scheduled date. It emphasizes that certification for one department does not apply to another.
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