Police Officer - Certified Eligible

City of St. Charles, MO; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Pension plan

Job summary

The City of St. Charles Police Department invites applications for Police Officers. Starting base pay is $108,441.64, with top base pay $134,273.36 per the MAP 27 CBA for FY 27/28.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending, HSA, retirement options, and a pension plan. Current shifts are 4 days on/3 days off, with opportunities in multiple units such as Investigations, School Resource, SWAT, and more.

Qualifications

• Current, sworn Illinois municipal police officer (or equivalent)
• Good standing in current department for at least one year after probation or laid-off status
• Law enforcement certification through Illinois Standards & Training Board
• Citizen of the United States or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Authorized to possess a firearm under federal law
• Minimum age of 21
• Valid driver’s license
• Residence within 40 miles of North 15th Street & West Main Street or within 12-month probationary period

Skills

Good standing in current department

U.S. work authorization

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree / 60 semester hours

Job description

Value Proposition

Through our work at St. Charles, we are able to shape a community while bringing meaning and purpose to our own life. At the heart of our work is service to others, ensuring the health, safety, and connection of those who live, work, and visit St. Charles. Our important work is recognized through above-market compensation and a rich benefit package.

Value Proposition

Through our work at St. Charles, we are able to shape a community while bringing meaning and purpose to our own life. At the heart of our work is service to others, ensuring the health, safety, and connection of those who live, work, and visit St. Charles. Our important work is recognized through above-market compensation and a rich benefit package.

Description

The St. Charles Police Department strives to hire highly skilled, competent, dedicated, customer-oriented staff who pride themselves on performing their duties to the highest level of excellence.

Accepting applications for immediate openings.

• Starting base pay is $108,441.64, top base pay per current MAP 27 CBA for FY 27/28 is $134,273.36.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance plans, flexible spending, and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings options, retirement healthcare funding plan, and pension plan.
• Current City assigned shift schedules are 4 days on/3 days off.
• Specialty Positions: Criminal/Juvenile Investigators, Crime Prevention Officer, School Resource Officers, Traffic Unit, Bicycle Officers, Field Training Officers, Less Lethal Instructors, Patrol Rifle Instructors, Traffic Crash Investigators, Task Force Assignments to North Central Narcotics, SWAT members, and Mobile Field Force – ILEAS.

Qualifications

• Current, sworn, Illinois municipal police officer, Illinois state trooper, or Illinois county sheriff’s deputy (part-time certification, or employment as any type of law enforcement officer other than specified above, does not meet the requirement).
• Applicants must be in good standing in their current department for a minimum of one year after completion of the probationary period or in laid-off status due to financial restraints.
• Law enforcement certification through Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
• Substantially comparable experience, skills, and abilities as City of St. Charles Police Officers.
• Citizen of the United States, or a non-citizen legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law or is an individual against whom immigration action has been deferred by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process. Applicants must be authorized under federal law to obtain, carry, purchase or otherwise possess a firearm.
• At least 21 years old.
• Education – associate degree or 60 semester hours of credit from an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reside within a 40-mile radius of the intersection of North 15th Street and West Main Street (or attain within the 12-month probationary period).
• If selected, successful completion of a background investigation(including polygraph, psychological assessment, physical, functional capacity evaluation and drug screen are required.

Supplemental Information

Required to submit with application by uploading documents into the online application

• Cover letter with a statement of interest and description of experience and specialty assignments; résumé (optional).
• Birth certificate.
• Driver’s license.
• College diploma or transcripts verifying education requirement.
• Illinois Standards & Training Board certificate.
• Military service discharge papers (DD-214/Copy 4), if applicable.

To see what it is like to work for the City of St. Charles check out our YouTube Channel.

If you are unable to apply online, or for other assistance, please contact 630-377-4446.

Applications will be accepted continuously until all vacant Police Officer positions are filled.

The City of St. Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City of St. Charles offers a comprehensive benefit package for employees. For more detailed information, please go to www.stcharlesil.gov.