Police Officer - Lateral

Lake Forest; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lake Forest Police Department is seeking lateral candidates for the position of sworn Police Officer. Ideal officers will bring at least 2 years of law enforcement experience, commitment to community service, and meet certification requirements. The department offers competitive pay, a range of benefits, and supports diversity within its ranks.

Benefits

Vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Tuition program

Pension program

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a fulltime sworn law enforcement officer.
• State of Illinois certification or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Handle patrol and investigative functions for the community.
• Participate in mutual-aid law enforcement groups.
• Provide high-quality service to the Lake Forest community.

Skills

Commitment to community

Professional service

Teamwork

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Please review theLateral Hiring Considerationspacket prior to applying

Identifying Lateral candidates for fulltime, sworn police officers. We seek diverse, committed professionals to provide the highest quality of service to our community. The Police Department is an active agency that has served the Lake Forest community for over 130 years.

The Lake Forest Police Department handles a wide variety of patrol and investigative functions while also participating in multiple mutual-aid law enforcement groups such as NIPAS, LCMCTF, MCAT, and IMAT. The City of Lake Forest and the Lake Forest community value professional service, education and training as well as a strong commitment to the community.

• Starting salary $105,999 to $119,129, depending on experience
• Specialty Pay & Stipends:
  • Night Shift Differential
  • Certified Instructor
  • Field Training Officer
  • Evidence Technician
  • Officer In Charge
• Longevity Pay
• LFPD is currently in the process of moving to 12-hour shifts, expected start in 2025
• Vacation, Sick Leave, paid holidays, personal days and comp time
• Paid Parental Leave for birth/adoption of child
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Tuition program
• Pension program, voluntary 457 and Roth IRA options
• No residency restrictions
  This position is open until filled. There is no guarantee of further consideration for candidates submitting an application or Spark Hire interview. Inclusion in any lateral entry candidate screening process shall be based upon the candidate's qualifications above the stated minimum qualifications and the hiring needs of the Department at the time of review.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates for lateral appointment to the position of Police Officer must meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements at the time of application:

• Special consideration given to officers with certified specialty experiences: evidence technicians, firearms instructors, field training officers, investigators, NIPAS, MCAT, etc.
• State of Illinois certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) with no more than forty (40) hours of training required for recertificationOR successful completion of an out-of-state Basic Police Officer Training program which can be transferred and accepted by the ILETSB.
  • Part-time certification as a law enforcement officer, corrections officer certification, or military law enforcement training does not meet this requirement
• Experience –at least 2 years’ experience as a fulltime sworn, certified law enforcement officer within the last 3 years; municipal law enforcement experience preferred
• Valid Driver’s License
• United States citizen or naturalized citizen
• Education – High school education or equivalent
• No criminal record
• No residency restrictions

The City of Lake Forest is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status.

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.