Entry Level Police Officer

Experience Champaign Urbana; Rantoul (IL); On-site; USD 42,494 - 60,522; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Police pension

Retirement health plan

Paid time off (vacation, sick, PTO, holidays)

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is looking for an Entry Level Police Officer in Rantoul, IL. The role involves protecting life and property, enforcing laws, and requires candidates to be at least 21 years old with a valid driver's license and a high school diploma. The starting pay is $37.39 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement health plan, and paid time off. Applicants must pass various evaluations and tests to qualify.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation.
• Pass written entrance examination and oral interview.
• Pass physical agility test for police training academy.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to the protection of life and property.
• Enforce criminal and traffic laws, preserve public peace.
• Daily work supervised by officers, following provided guidelines.

Skills

Knowledge of Illinois Criminal Statutes

Effective verbal communication

Skill in firearms and defensive tactics

Ability to understand instructions

Safe vehicle operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Entry Level Police Officer

Village of Rantoul, IL

Job Details

• Pay: $37.39 per hour
• Job Type: Full-time
• Shift: 8 hour shift

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Officer will be responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the protection of life and property, enforcement of criminal and traffic laws, preservation of public peace, and the apprehension of violators of the law.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation.
• Successfully complete a comprehensive medical and psychological evaluation.
• Pass written entrance examination and oral interview.
• Pass physical agility test required for police training academy.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of Illinois Criminal Statutes, Illinois Vehicle Code, local ordinances, and civil law related to police mission.
• Knowledge of village geography and department policies.
• Knowledge of modern approved principles, practices, and procedures of police work.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Effective verbal communication during normal and stressful situations.
• Safe vehicle operation under normal and stressful circumstances.
• Skill in firearms and defensive tactics.
• Enforce laws with impartiality and firmness.
• React effectively and calmly during conflicts and emergencies.
• Gather info and prepare concise reports.

Responsibility

• Daily work supervised by officers, guidelines provided by policies.

Difficulty and Scope

• Routine patrol, investigation and traffic regulation duties.
• Handling varied situations with flexibility and decision‑making under pressure.
• Purpose: protection of life and property, crime prevention, enforcement of state laws and village ordinances, community service.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Police pension
• Retirement health plan
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, PTO, holidays)

Additional Information

Starting pay is $37.39 per hour as of May 1, 2025.

For questions, contact Rodney Sullivan at [e-mail] or 217-893-5621.

The Village of Rantoul is an Equal Opportunity Employer.