Lateral Police Officer

The Blue Line; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental & Life ins.

Retiree Health Care

PTO & Holidays

On-site gym

Job summary

City of Aurora is seeking qualified individuals to join theAurora Police Department as sworn officers. Candidates must possess a valid Illinois Law Enforcement Certification, be a U.S. citizen, and meet the age and education requirements outlined in the posting.

A valid driver’s license and FOID card are required, along with POWER Test certification. The selection process includes interviews, assessments, and a comprehensive background review.

Qualifications

• Must possess a State of Illinois Law Enforcement Certification from ILETSB in good standing.
• Must be at least 23 years old and under 40 at hire.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen at appointment.
• Must have a valid Class D driver's license.
• Must possess a valid Illinois FOID card.
• Must have no felony convictions; certain misdemeanors may disqualify.
• Must hold a current POWER Test card issued within last 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Selection components include application review, orientation, panel interview, conditional offer, psychological assessment, background investigation, and medical/drug screening.

Skills

Illinois Certification

U.S. Citizenship

Age 23–40 (hiring age policy)

Good moral character

Driver's license

FOID card

P.O.W.E.R Test.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Details

City of Aurora Human Resources Department

Contact Information

Address: City of Aurora Attn: Human Resources Department 44 E. Downer Place Aurora, IL 60507

Website: www.aurora.il.us

Phone: [phone]

To learn more about employment opportunities with the Aurora Police Department, visit: https://www.aurora-il.org/1457/Join-APD

To learn more about the City of Aurora, IL, visit: https://www.aurora-il.org/1111/About-Our-City

Application Deadline

• 11/18/26
• @ 3:00 PM (CDT)

Salary

• Starting: $112,819.20 (As of January 2026)

Plus a full benefit package

As of January 2027

$117,331.97, plus a full benefit package

Benefits

• 8 Hour Shifts
• Annual Pay Increases
• Medical, Vision, Dental and life insurances
• Retiree Health Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off, Paid Vacation Days, Designated Holidays, Floating Holidays, and Sick Leave
• On-site gym available and Health Club Membership Reimbursement
• Uniform Allowance (as determined by collective bargaining agreement)
• Reporting Pay Stipend (pensionable)
• Interpreter Stipend (if applicable)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Opportunities To Advance Your Career

• Community Policing
• Real Time Intelligence Center
• Crisis Intervention Unit (full time police social work unit with embedded social workers)
• Full-Time Sworn Evidence Technicians
• Investigations - Domestic Violence, Major Crimes, Property Crimes, US Marshals Fugitive Apprehension Task Force
• Special Operations Group - Drugs, Gangs, Vice, Task Forces with ATF, DEA, FBI, HSI, and ISP Drug Task Force
• Traffic Unit
• Part-Time Special Response Team including Crisis Negotiators and Drone Team
• Honor Guard
• Pipes and Drums

Sworn

• 327

Population

• 200,000

Requirements

• Must possess a State of Illinois Law Enforcement Certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board as a law enforcement officer in good standing (Part‑time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement.)
• Must be at least 23 years old - AND - be under 40 years old at the time of hire.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen at the time of appointment.
• Must possess a valid Class “D” driver's license (upload at time of application).
• Must possess a valid Illinois FOID card.
• Must exhibit good moral character and have not been convicted of any felony. Persons with a record of misdemeanor convictions may be disqualified from taking examinations as set forth in 65 ILCS 5/ Article 10‑1‑7(c). Certain misdemeanor convictions may disqualify candidates for a position in the Police Department. This can be viewed at www.ilga.gov.
• Must possess a current P.O.W.E.R Test card from an ILETSB entity, issued within the last 6 months.
  • P.O.W.E.R Test card must be presented no later than 14 calendar days after receiving notice you have entered the official Background Phase.

Selection Process

The selection process will include the following components:

• Aplication Review
• Orientation
• Panel Interview
• Conditional Offer
• Psychological Assessment
• In-depth Background Investigation
• Pre-employment Medical Examination & Drug Screen

Aurora Police Department Tattoo Policy

Tattoos to the head, neck and facial area are prohibited. Hand tattoos are not allowed, however, there are very limited exceptions with approval from the Chief of Police.

Officers are permitted to have tattoos elsewhere, visible to the public, if the tattoo is not objectionable or demeaning to the image of the Department. The nature, number, size, and location of the tattoos are all factors in determining whether such tattoos are objectionable or demeaning. Examples include but are not limited to; tattoos that contain nudity, profanity, or to be perceived as gang related, criminal, obscene, sexual, racial, or detracts from the professional image of a law enforcement officer.

The covering of objectionable tattoos with make‑up, sleeves, Band‑Aids, etc., shall not constitute conforming to this policy. All tattoos shall be covered for court appearances.