Experienced / Lateral Police Officers - Open Application Period

Gurnee; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking police department committed to serving the community with honor and integrity. As an experienced police officer, you'll be part of a mission focused on crime prevention, control, and community involvement. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive environment for professional growth and mental wellness, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you are passionate about law enforcement and community service, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while contributing to public safety.

Benefits

12 hour shifts

Competitive Salary

GI Bill Training Program

Uniform Allowance

Paid Time Off

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Fitness Bonus

Retirement Savings Options

Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Certification as a full-time Law Enforcement Officer in Illinois required.
• Must pass the Illinois Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER Test).

Responsibilities

• Defend lives and rights of residents with honor and integrity.
• Engage in crime prevention and community involvement.

Skills

Law Enforcement Certification

Firearms Training

Wellness Evaluation (POWER Test)

Community Engagement

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Basic Police Officer Training

Tools

Police Equipment

Uniforms

Bulletproof Vest

Job description

The Village of Gurnee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment. The Village encourages qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity and non-discrimination to apply for available positions.

Full-time employees that are not part of the Police or Fire pensions become members of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Applications are accepted only in response to posted vacancies. If there is a position you would like to apply for, please review the job advertisement and follow the application instructions. Unless otherwise indicated, the qualifications listed are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience, which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform in the job position, may be considered at the Village's discretion when appropriate.

Current Openings

Experienced / Lateral Police Officers - Open Application Period

The mission of the Gurnee Police Department is to defend the lives, rights, and quality of life of all the residents and visitors we serve with honor and integrity. The men and women of the department are fully committed to accomplishing this mission by achieving four fundamental objectives:

• Crime Prevention - to provide a proactive and educational approach to reducing crime.
• Crime Control - to provide a rapid and professional response to confront crime as it occurs.
• Community Involvement - to create an excellent partnership with the community through exceptional communication and transparency.
• Team Building - to create an excellent work environment so we can recruit and develop an exceptional team.

We are seeking experienced Police Officers for Lateral Entry who value these objectives. If you value these same objectives, consider applying with the Gurnee Police Department.

Community Population: 30,700

Department Breakdown - Sworn Personnel: 65; Total Staff: 100 members including management, civilian, and 911 Emergency Dispatch staff.

Gurnee Police Department – What We Offer:

• 12 hour shifts
• Competitive Salary Range: $86,666 - $122,905; salary may be adjusted based on an officer’s current work experience and qualifications.
• Approved GI Bill on-the-job training program; we support Veterans and current Reservists.
• Future promotion opportunities and specialized assignments.
• Required equipment, uniforms, and bullet proof vest provided by the Department.
• Visible tattoos permitted within department policy parameters [no head, face, neck, hand/finger tattoos].
• Facial hair - mustaches, sideburns, goatees and beards permitted within department policy parameters.
• No residency or living radius requirement.
• Excellent benefits: paid time off: vacation, holiday, personal time; paid sick leave and sick leave incentive programs; health/dental/vision/life insurance plans; retirement savings options (pension, 457, Roth IRA); tuition reimbursement; uniform allowance; annual voluntary fitness bonus.
• Department commitment and focus on Officer training and mental health/wellness.

Qualifications:

• State of Illinois full time Law Enforcement Officer certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) with no more than forty (40) hours of training required for recertification.
• OR
• Out of State (reciprocity) candidates: completion of an out-of-state Basic Police Officer Training program which can be transferred and accepted by the ILETSB. For a conditional waiver of Illinois basic law enforcement training and reciprocity with the Illinois Law Enforcement Standards Training Board (ILESTB) you must pass all requirements, including but not limited to: mandatory firearms training; Illinois Law for Police Course; and equivalency exam within six (6) months of hire. IL Certified Officers may also be subject to additional ILESTB training waiver requirements if hired with a new agency.
• Experience – must be currently employed as a full time Police Officer in good standing with the respective law enforcement agency; possess substantially equivalent skills and abilities as expected of a Gurnee Police Officer who is successfully completing or has completed their probationary period, as determined by the Department.
• Must demonstrate ability to pass the Illinois Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER Test) upon request prior to hire.
• United States citizen or Naturalized citizen; graduation from high school / GED; valid driver’s license.

There is no guarantee of an interview or further consideration for candidates submitting an application. Inclusion in any lateral entry candidate screening process shall be based upon the relative excellence of the candidate's qualifications above the stated minimum qualifications and the hiring needs of the Department at the time of review.