Entry-Level Police Officer

The Blue Line; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Village of Hazel Crest invites applications for a full-time Entry Police Officer. Starting salary $69,529 with potential to rise to $76,749 after probation, in a community of about 14,000 residents. Minimum: high school diploma or equivalent, 30 college credits recommended, U.S. citizenship, valid IL driver’s license, and FOID card at hire. Application deadline is October 14, 2026.

Hiring process includes written exam, power test, oral interview, background check, polygraph, medical exam.

Qualifications

• High School diploma (or equivalent).
• 30 credit hours from an accredited college or equivalent work experience recommended.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Power Test (Physical Agility)
• Written Examination
• Oral Interview
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph and Psychological Examinations
• Medical Examination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

30 credit hours from an accredited college or equivalent work experience recommended

Job description

Accepting applications for full-time positions for Entry-Level Police Officers.

• Written Examination
• Background Investigation

Contact Information

Hazel Crest Police Department

3000 W. 170th Place

Hazel Crest, IL 60429

Website

• www.villageofhazelcrest.org

Phone

• 708-335-9640

Email

• [e-mail]

Position Information

• Application Deadline: 10/14/26
• Salary: Starting: $69,529
• After Probation: $76,749
• Sworn: 37
• Population: 14,000

Position Details

ENTRY POLICE OFFICER

VILLAGE OF HAZEL CREST

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma (or equivalent)
• 30 credit hours from an accredited college or equivalent work experience recommended
• At least 21 years of age at time of appointment
• New employees must move within prescribed boundaries 6 months after the successful completion of probation
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Valid Illinois Driver's License
• FOID Card (at time of hire)

Hiring Process

• Power Test (Physical Agility)
• Written Examination
• Oral Interview
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph and Psychological Examinations
• Medical Examination

Test

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Village of Hazel Crest is an Equal Opportunity Employer