Police Officer

Moline Police Department; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Moline is hiring Police Officers for both New Entry and Lateral Entry candidates. New Entry Starting Pay is $71,102 per year, with Lateral Entry pay at a commensurate rate for total years of certified law enforcement experience (example: 7 years could start at $77,705 in 2026).

Under general supervision, officers perform patrols, traffic enforcement, and investigations, with opportunities for specialized assignments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety hazards and procedures.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in emergencies.
• Good interpersonal and public interaction skills.
• Ability to present information to the public or groups.

Responsibilities

• Patrol designated areas to protect life and property and enforce laws.
• Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations as assigned.
• Respond to calls for service and enforce traffic laws.
• Communicate information gathered from investigations by any appropriate means.
• Cooperate with court proceedings and provide testimony as needed.
• Develop public contacts and confidential sources related to criminal activity.
• Maintain professional relationships with peers and other agencies.
• Give presentations on police services and public safety to the community.
• Keep informed of federal, state, and local laws applicable to enforcement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Firearms proficiency

Judgment

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Illinois Basic Recruit Training

Job description

New Entry Starting Pay: $71,102/Year

Lateral Entry Starting Pay: Lateral officers may be hired at a salary commensurate with their total years of certified law enforcement experience. For example, in 2026, an officer with seven years of experience would begin at $77,705 rather than the standard starting base salary of $71,102.

The City of Moline is recruiting for the position of Police Officer for both New Entry and Lateral Entry candidates. The applicant packet, available at the link below, provides detailed information about the recruitment process. Applicants are encouraged to print or save this information for reference.

Applicant Packet

• Testing dates
• General requirements and testing procedures
• An overview of the testing process and physical fitness requirements

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine tasks requiring application of judgment based on knowledge gained through experience and training and occasionally exercises independent judgment when dealing with emergency situations. Is responsible for the protection of life and property and the preservation of order in the City of Moline through enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work normally consists of pro-active patrol responding to calls for service, traffic regulation and investigative duties in a designated area of the city. May also be assigned to specialized units responsible for follow-up investigations, self-initiated criminal investigations, traffic enforcement and other support or staff services. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations as assigned requested directly by a citizen or self-initiated.

Patrol a designated area by mechanical or physical conveyance to protect life and property; preserve order; prevent and discover criminal acts; and enforce appropriate federal, state and local law through arrests, citations or other means.

Communicate as appropriate through electronic, oral or written means, factual information ascertained through investigation, observation or other sources.

Cooperate in the adjudication of criminal, traffic or civil cases by providing testimony or evidence at court proceedings, inquests, depositions or other judicial processes.

Seek and develop public contacts and confidential sources with respect to places and persons suspected of criminal activity.

Maintain good interpersonal and working relations with officers and employees of the department and other agencies.

Give presentations and lectures to the public on various facets of police service, public safety education and community programs.

Communicate information of criminal activity or problems to appropriate divisions, sections or supervisors of the police department and other appropriate agencies.

Communicate information of criminal activity or problems to appropriate divisions, sections or supervisors of the police department and other appropriate agencies.

Maintain broad knowledge of federal, state and local laws and the application of enforcement principles.

Other duties may be assigned.

Training and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent; ability to successfully complete the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officers Training Board Basic Recruit Training; must possess a valid Illinois driver's license or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions; good social and general intelligence.

Skill in the use of firearms.

Ability to exercise good judgment and establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with peers, superiors, other agencies and the general public.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

FOP employees requires that employees shall live within a 40-mile radius from the City’s Emergency Center, located at 1630 8th Avenue in Moline, within 2 years of hire.

Residency map and address checker available.