La Grange Police Department

304 W. Burlington Avenue

La Grange, IL 60525

Phone: 708-579-2334

Fax: 708-579-1085

Website: www.lagrangepolice.net  
 

Salary: $45,428 to $64,859 

Population: 15,608

Sworn Officers: 29

Application Deadline: 5/20/05

The Village of La Grange is a stable, mature community of 15,608 residents located in the western suburbs of Cook County. La Grange encompasses 2.5 square miles and is predominately a residential community with a strong central business district, two industrial areas, and two historic districts.  In 1986, La Grange adopted a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district.  The median income is $80,342 and the median home value is estimated to be in the neighborhood of $271,800.

The La Grange Police Department employs 29 full-time police officers, and a Chief of Police. There are three Lieutenants, five Sergeants, and 21 Patrol Officers. There are no part-time police officers; all officers are full time personnel.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be a U. S. citizen or provide proof of intention to become a citizen.

• Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and not over 35 years of age at time of application.

• Applicants must possess at time of appointment 60 semester hours in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice from an accredited College or University, or a four-year Bachelor's degree.

Information concerning the testing process, full qualifications, salary and benefits will be included with the application packet. 

Applications will be available for pickup and return from

May 2, 2005 through May 20, 2005 at:

La Grange Village Hall

Administrative Offices

53 S. La Grange Road

Monday – Friday

8:30 AM to 5 PM

OR

Anytime at:

Police Department

304 W. Burlington Avenue