Police - Police Officer (Lateral Entry) 2026

Village of Libertyville; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Village of Libertyville is seeking applications for the position of Police Officer (Lateral Entry). Candidates must possess prior experience in law enforcement and meet specific requirements including age and educational qualifications. The deadline for applications is December 31, 2025.

Interested applicants can file their applications via email or in person. The Village promotes equal opportunity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be a legal resident of the United States.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have been employed as a full-time law enforcement officer for at least two years.
• Must be certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
• Must have completed the minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Course.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit application by deadline.
• Attend all portions of the testing process.
• Perform essential job functions of a police officer.

Skills

Law Enforcement Experience

Physical Fitness

Communication Skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Certification from Illinois Law Enforcement Training

Job description

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Libertyville is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer (Lateral Entry). Please read the information contained in this packet carefully as it explains the requirements and process for candidates. Keep this information as a reference throughout the entire examination process.

Application and brochure can be found here.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Legal resident of the United States
• Must be 21 years of age
• High school graduate or possess a GED
• Valid driver’s license
• The applicant must have been employed as a full-time law enforcement officer in good standing in another law enforcement agency for at least two years preceding the application. The employment may be in any municipal, county, university, state, or federal law enforcement department or agency.
• An applicant must be certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
• An applicant must have been awarded a certificate attesting to his or her successful completion of the minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Course, as provided in the Illinois Police Training Act.
• Must be physically able to perform the essential job function of the position of police officer.
• File a completed application and required documentation no later than 4:00 PM CST, December 31, 2025 as described below.

TO FILE AN APPLICATION:

Complete and submit the application, sign all waivers, and include the required documents as outlined in this packet by 4:00 PM CST, December 31, 2025 to the Village of Libertyville via email at [e-mail] or in person at the Police Station, 200 E. Cook Ave. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. For questions, please contact Human Resources at 847.918.2012 or via the email address above.

All portions of the testing process are mandatory. Failure to attend and complete any portion of the process will result in elimination from the employment process.

Application and brochure can be found here.

The Village of Libertyville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.