Job Postings

Employment Opportunities:

The City of Taylorville is looking for lateral transfers.

The City of Taylorville offers a competitive pay and benefits package, including generous paid time off.

  • 12- hour shifts
  • Take home police vehicles live in city limits
  • Own Dispatch Center
  • ERT/Community Action Team
  • Great working environment

Sworn Officers: 21                                                 Population: 11,500

Minimum requirements:

  • State of Illinois certification or waiver by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board with no more than forty (40) hours of training required by that Board for recertification, if necessary.
  • Must be a legal resident of the United States.
  • Individuals must be at least 21 years old and under 65.
  • Education – High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience – Applicants must have been a full-time officer for two years with an agency certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standard Board.
  • Valid IL Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire (if out of state).
  • Must agree to comply with all position requirements and pass all examinations and training requirements.
  • Ability to furnish, along with their application, a copy of the following: a resume; professional licenses; training certificates; documents confirming work experience; birth certificate; high school diploma or GED certificate; transcripts of higher learning and college diploma or, if necessary, educational waiver request; naval or military service board and discharge papers (DD214); employee evaluations; and any other employment-related material as requested or required.
  • Must be able to obtain a waiver from ILTSB.

     Contact Information

City of Taylorville

108 W. Vine Street, Taylorville, IL 62568 • 217-824-2211

dwayne.wheeler@taylorvillepolice.com

Completed applications and documents must be submitted in person, by mail, or by email. To dwayne.wheeler@taylorvillepolice.com

Applications are Available at https://taylorville.net/police-dept/. Deadline: 1-21-2024 for immediate hires.

We will be accepting continuous applications

 

LITCHFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT - JOB POSTING

THE LITCHFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT IS SEEKING LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS TO JOIN OUR TEAM

WWW.CITYOFLITCHFIELDIL.COM

Starting Pay Rate and Benefits of, Up To, a 3 Year Officer

Currently $61,567

9 Paid Holidays

15 Mile Residency

Retirement Pension

12 Hour Shift Schedule

Assigned Squad

Step Increases at 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20

Proactive Department with Professional Personnel

Any Questions May Be Directed to Chief Ryker

Posted 8/10/23


HILLSBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT - JOB POSTING

447 South Main Street, Suite 5

Hillsboro, IL 62049

Phone: 217-532-6120

Fax: 217-532-5599

The Hillsboro Police and Fire Board is establishing a 2 year hiring list for full time and part-time police officer for the Hillsboro Police Department with an immediate open position.  Applicants must be 21 years of age at the time of hire. Applicants who have a minimum of 35 hours of college credit hours or previous military or law enforcement experience will be given preference. Applicants must have a valid driver license and be open to a background investigation.  Applicants who are already certified as a full/part time police officer will be given preference during the hiring process.  The applicant must be able to pass a physical exam, written exam, and oral interview stage. 

Those who wish to apply may obtain an application from Hillsboro City Hall or online at hillsboroillinois.net. 

Applications and/or Resumes must be turned in by 4pm on Friday, August 25th, 2023 to Hillsboro City Hall or to the Hillsboro Police Department. Any questions regarding the opening please contact Chief Randy Leetham at 217-532-6120 or by email leetham@hillsboropd.net.  

Wage Range:  $23.25/hr. once off probation to $23.50/hr depending on experienced service. Hillsboro Police Department does offer a lateral transfer incentive. 

Benefits: Great health insurance for employee + family, retirement, vacation time, sick time, other benefit time.

 

 

Posted: 7/19/23


City of Crestwood, Missouri

POLICE OFFICER JOB NOTICE

The City of Crestwood Missouri is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of police officer.

This entry level position requires the officer to work various duty hours. Traditional law enforcement duties include but are not limited to preventive patrol operations, traffic investigation and enforcement, criminal investigations and other services related of a peace officer.

Candidates who are already employed as peace officers are required to have a Class A level Missouri P.O.S.T. certification, or for out-of-state applicants, expect to have received such certification via the Missouri P.O.S.T. Veteran Peace Officer Exam during this hiring process. Candidates who are not currently employed as peace officers must be attending a qualified P.O.S.T. certified police academy expecting to graduate with a Missouri Class A Peace Officers License.

A college degree (A.S. or A.A., B.S. or B.A., Post Graduate) is preferred but not required. U.S. Armed Forces service with Honorable Discharge may be substituted for the above stated college preference.

Applicants must have a valid driver's license from their state of residence. Successful applicants will be required to take a written examination, take part in scheduled interviews, and be able to pass a thorough background examination. Successful candidates will also be required to submit to psychological testing and a physical examination before employment.

Union negotiated starting salary of $57,750 with significant increases over five year step system to current $76,760 maximum (final salary determined by yearly merit, cost of living adjustments, and educational incentive pay).

Please contact Officer Dion Olson at dolson@cityofcrestwood.org or by completing an online Career Interest Card at https://www.cityofcrestwood.org/369/Police-Recruitment to learn more about our process and The Crestwood Police Department,

For consideration, qualified applicants must submit a completed application to Janet Gravagna by email at jgravagna@cityofcrestwood.org or by mail to: Janet Gravagna, City of Crestwood, 1 Detjen Drive, Crestwood, MO 63126. An employment Application and job description may be downloaded from the City’s website at https://www.cityofcrestwood.org/166/Human-Resources or obtained at the Crestwood Government Center, One Detjen Dr., Crestwood, MO 63126.

Applications accepted until filled.

The City of Crestwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Police Officer
Village of Brighton, IL 62012

The Brighton Illinois Police Department is seeking applications for a Full Time certified police officer.

Compensation:  $21.00 an hour.

Requirements: 

  •          Applicant must possess a current State of Illinois certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. Certification by the state of employment outside of Illinois will be accepted provided the certification is accepted and recognized by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
  •          Valid Driver’s License
  •          Valid FOID Card.

Benefits:

  •          Health Insurance
  •          Dental Insurance
  •          Vision Insurance
  •          Paid Time Off
  •          IMRF Retirement Plan

Schedule:

12 hours shifts, Nights

Please Send Resumes to:  dford@brightonill.com

Respectfully, 

Sgt. Dustin Ford DSN #31
Brighton Police Department
         

206 South Main

Brighton , IL 62012

618-372-4207
 

 


RUSHVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT

We are in desperate need of officers.

The City of Rushville Police Department is accepting applications for immediate fill for Full & Part-Time Police Officers. Certified officers may be able to lateral to the full-time position.

Applications may be picked up at 

Rushville City Hall, 111 E. Washington St., between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Thank you,

Rick

Rick Wright Badge #295

Chief of Police

Rushville Police Dept.

220 W. Washington St.

Rushville, IL 62681

(217) 322-6633

(217) 773-0051(C)

 

 

 


 

Village of Brooklyn Police Department

312 south 5th street

Brooklyn, Illinois 62059

(618) 274-2198 (Office)

(618) 274-2450 (Fax)

Notice of Open Patrolman Position

The Village of Brooklyn is currently accepting applications for the position of patrolman with the Brooklyn police Department. This position is considered full-time; however, part-time certified applicants will also be considered for available open positions.

Requirements for full-time patrolman position

  • 21 years of age
  • Valid driver's license
  • Be able to obtain an Illinois firearms identification card (FOID).
  • Be able to pass the State of Illinois P.O.W.E.R. test.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • No prior felony convictions / Pass a background check

Requirements for part-time patrolman position

  • State of Illinois full-time or part-time certified law enforcement basic training
  • Be able to obtain a waiver from the Illinois Police Training and Standards Board
  • Valid driver's license
  • No prior felony convictions / Pass a background check

Benefits

  • $21.00 hourly rate for full-time or part-time position
  • Medical, vision and dental insurance (50 dollars per pay period/employee contribution)
  • 2 weeks PTO accrued monthly, 3 weeks PTO after 1 year of service.
  • Take home car (subject to mileage restrictions)
  • Free housing
  • FLEX time
  • 3 bereavement days
  • Paid training for police academy or Other specialized post training opportunities.
  • Secondary detail positions at $50.00 an hour pay rate. Flexible shifts

"Founded by chance, sustained by courage"

 

Available opportunity positions

  • Evidence Officer
  • School Resource Officer
  • FTO Officer
  • Auxiliary Supervisor
  • SRT positions

The Village of Brooklyn invests heavily in its Information Technology (IT) capabilities. The Department utilizes license plate readers, digital ticketing and video capturing systems that require officers to have a level of comfort and competency with technology usage.

Given the unique environment of the Village's entertainment industry and proximity to downtown St. Louis, officers obtain significant experience handing a wide variety of situations in a short amount of time. As a small, busy department, we operate as a team; therefore, a willingness to work as part of a team is required. This provides frequent opportunities for new officers to be mentored in order to succeed and for experienced officers to share knowledge with newer officers. If you are interested in a career in law enforcement or are a certified officer looking to gain more experience and knowledge, then consider becoming a Brooklyn Police Officer.

Applications can be picked up in person at the Brooklyn Police Department 24/7. For an emailed application, please send a request to jobs@brooklynil.com. Applications can be mailed to 312 S. 5th St. Brooklyn, IL 62059 attention Chief of Police.

 

Chief Thomas Jeffery

 

Brooklyn Police Department


 

 

Caseyville Police Department

10 W. Morris Street

Caseyville, IL 62232

TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR LATERAL ENTRY POLICE OFFICER

TURN IN RESUME TO THE CASEYVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT - ADDRESS LISTED ABOVE - OR EMAIL TO kpirtle@caseyville.org

Starting Pay: $70,128      $32.11/hr

BENEFITS:

  • HEALTH INSURANCE
  • LIFE INSURANCE
  • WORKER'S COMPENSATION
  • VACATION
  • SICK LEAVE
  • COMPENSATORY HOURS
  • 12 PAID HOLIDAYS
  • PERSONAL LEAVE
  • CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
  • EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PROGRAM
  • DOWNSTATE POLICE PENSION
  • LONGEVITY PAY INCREASES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

  • DETECTIVE DIVISION
  • DEA TASK FORCE
  • K-9 OFFICER
  • FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
  • ILEAS SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM
  • ILEAS MOBILE FIELD FORCE
  • SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER
  • AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE
  • MAJOR CASE SQUAD
  • ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTIONIST
  • CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

 


 

 


 

                                City of Mount Olive, Illinois Full & Part                                                       Time Job Openings

                       Police Department

                     Molly Margaritis

                     Chief of Police

                                                 215 E Main Street

Mount Olive, Illinois 62069 mmargaritis@cityofmtolive-il.us

              Department (217) 999-6041  Fax: (217) 999-4429

 

 

                                                                                         

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? The Mt. Olive Police Department is looking for good individuals to join our force as full-time and part-time police officers. Below are our hiring standards:

  1. Be of good moral character, of temperate habits, of sound health, and physically and mentally able to perform assigned duties.
  2. Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
  3. Pass a medical examination.
  4. Possess a high school diploma or GED certificate.
  5. Possess a valid State of Illinois driver’s license.
  6. Possess no prior felony convictions.
  7. Any individual who has served in the U.S. military must have been honorably discharged.
  8. Previous law enforcement experience is helpful. Applicants that have completed at least the Illinois Part-Time Law Enforcement Academy will be given preference over applicants who have not. 
  9. Applicants will be required to complete the written application process, have an oral interview, and pass a background check.

Benefits for full-time officers include paid vacation after a year, $400 uniform allowance, 12 paid holidays, 3 personal days a year, health/vision and dental insurance paid for the officer, and a $50,000 life insurance policy. The City of Mt. Olive also matches up to an 8% contribution to a savings plan.

Interested applicants can pick up an application Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the police department located at 215 E. Main Street, Mt. Olive, IL 62069. Applications can also be requested at the above stated email address. 

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Lincoln Police Department

710 5th Street 

Lincoln, IL  

217-732-2151

The City of Lincoln is accepting applications for Lateral Police Officer.  Lincoln, a small city with a population around 14,000, is a wonderful community that it the hub of four large cities within 30 minutes.  Our new, state of the art, police station is home to 28 officers that support SRO, K9, general and narcotics investigators, crime scene technicians and some of the best civilian staff to work with.  LPD Officers are provided with high quality equipment and trianing.

Benefits:  Starting Salary $66,208 Top Salary $87,394.20, Health, Vision, Dental Insurance. 

Upon Date of Hire:  Vacation, Person Time Off, Sick Time, Holiday Pay, School Time (for training), Comp Time offered at 2x Downstate Pension Plan / Article 3, College Reimbursement for Bachelors Degree, 12-Hour Schedule, Every other weekend off, Assigned to your own squad car.

Requirements:  ILETSB Certified, 2 years continous service, Must be 21, Valid High School Diploma, Valid Drivers License, 

Residency:  Surrounding Counties:  DeWitt (Clinton), Macon (Decatur), Mason (Havana), Mclean (Bloomington), Menard (Petersberg area), Sangamon (Springfield), Tazewell (Peoria area)