Lateral Police Officer

The Blue Line; Round Lake Beach (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and life insurance

On site workout facility

Uniforms and equipment provided

Fraternal Order of Police support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Round Lake Beach Police Department seeks motivated lateral police officers to join our team in Round Lake Beach, Illinois. The department offers a structured career path through Patrol Officer, Detective, Special Operations Investigator, Community Relations Officer, Drone Pilot, and various specialized units such as K-9, Major Crime Task Force, and Evidence Technician.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States, be 21 or older, hold a high school diploma or GED, possess a

Qualifications

• Be legally authorized to work in the United States and provide documentation as required by law.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Have completed the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course or qualify through ILETSB reciprocity.

Skills

Authorized to work in US

Age 21+

HS diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

ILETSB reciprocity knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Information

Application Deadline: Open

Salary: Starting $78,956.80 to $107,952.00, depending on qualifications
Top salary achieved in as little as three years: $127,795.20

Benefits

• Paid vacation
  • Lateral hires receive 40 hours of vacation after 90 days (to be used within the first year)
  • After 1 year: 80 hours
  • After 5 years: 120 hours
  • After 10 years: 160 hours
  • After 20 years: 200 hours
• 3 personal days annually
• Earn an additional $3,261.60 to $4,459.20 annually through contractual holiday pay (10 holidays)
• 10-hour patrol shifts
• Sick time accrual
• Specialty and on call pay stipends
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Downstate Police Pension (Article 3)
• Deferred compensation plan available
• All uniforms and equipment provided, including firearm
• On site workout facility
• Flexible tattoo and facial hair policy
• Annual uniform allowance
• Fraternal Order of Police representation

Assignment Opportunities

• Patrol Officer
• Detective
• Special Operations Investigator
• Community Relations Officer
• Drone Pilot
• Trikke Patrol
• Bike Patrol
• Marine Unit
• Canine Officer
• Evidence Technician
• Operations Team
• Major Crash Assistance Team
• Major Crime Task Force (Investigator and Evidence Technician)
• Lake County Special Investigations Group
• Northern Illinois Police Alarm System

Sworn

41

Population

29,000

Contact Information

Address
Round Lake Beach Police Department
1947 N. Municipal Way
Round Lake Beach, IL 60073

Website
www.roundlakebeachil.gov

Phone
847-546-2127

Email
[e-mail]

Position Details

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Round Lake Beach Police Department Lateral Police Officer Hiring

We Serve with PURPOSE.

Every action is intentional. Every decision is accountable. Every officer is committed to service to the community.

Applications Available At: https://www.roundlakebeachil.gov/departments_and_services/police/join_the_round_lake_beach_police_department.php

Inquiry Contact: Rich Vance

Email: [e-mail]

Minimum Requirements

• Be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to provide documentation verifying employment eligibility as required by law
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Have successfully completed the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course under the Illinois Police Training Act, or qualify through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) reciprocity process
• Be physically able to perform the essential functions of a Round Lake Beach police officer