Entry-Level Police Officer - Start at $78K + Benefits

City of Champaign

Champaign (IL)

On-site

USD 70,200 - 85,800

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The City of Champaign seeks applications for the position of Entry-Level Police Officer. Candidates must meet specific qualifications including a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and age requirement. This role offers a competitive starting salary of $78,000, with a focus on community-oriented policing and professional integrity.

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Must be 21 years of age by date of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Pass medical, physical, psychological exams and criminal background check.
  • Participate in entry-level police officer recruitment testing.

Skills

Responsibility
Teamwork
Personal Integrity
Respect

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Champaign is now accepting applications for the position of Entry-Level Police Officer.


To be considered for the position, please apply directly with the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com.


Application and transfer fees are waived for first time applicants upon registering through NTN.


The Champaign Police Department works to be an honest, transparent, and inclusive organization. Our goal is to provide professional and reliable services that help keep residents and visitors safe. We are committed to building strong partnerships with the community to support safety education, reduce crime, and improve the overall quality of life.

Joining the Champaign Police Department means becoming part of a team that values integrity, accountability, and public service. If you are ready to serve the community with professionalism, dedication, and pride, we encourage you to apply.

  • Accomplishes departmental law enforcement, order maintenance, criminal investigation and criminal intelligence objectives through effective accomplishment of assigned duties
  • Investigates and reports factual information regarding all incidents of crime personally discovered or reported by a citizen
  • Intervenes in interpersonal crisis, conflict and domestic violence situations to protect life, property and personal rights
  • Initiates investigations into all suspicious or hazardous circumstances observed while patrolling assigned area

  • U. S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States (must meet I-9 requirements)
  • Valid Driver's License
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Applicant must be 21 years of age by the date of hire
  • Some convictions, misdemeanors or serious traffic offenses may disqualify applicants from further consideration, if the criminal conviction history has a substantial relationship to the position applied for.

Medical, physical, and psychological examinations and a criminal background check will be required. The starting annual salary is $80,925 plus an excellent fringe benefits package.

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