Lateral & Entry-Level Police Officer

Village of Lincolnshire

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.lincolnshireil.gov

Phone:

• 847-913-2350

Email:

• LPDhiring@lincolnshireil.gov

Application Deadline:

• 05/28/24
• @ 8:00 AM

Salary:

• $80,478 - $120,005 by January 1, 2025

  Entry Level Starting Salary: $80,478

  Lateral Starting Salary: Up to $94,405 (based upon qualifications, may begin at Step 3 in the Salary Schedule)

  Officers are represented by the Fraternal Order of Police

  Shift: 12-hour patrol shifts with every other weekend off

  Employee benefits:

  • Officer wellness program with time off and monetary incentives
  • Paid time off to include 184 hours after first year not including added compensatory time options
  • 96 hours of annual sick leave with an accrual bank of up to 1,500 hours
  • Career development and task force opportunities 
  • Sick leave buy-back program
  • Uniform and equipment provided plus an annual $500 uniform allowance
  • Retirement savings options
  • Membership of the Lincolnshire Police pension fund
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Post-employment health care plan

Sworn:

• 25

Population:

• 7,900

Position Details

Immediate Opening is Projected

The Village of Lincolnshire is accepting applications for both Lateral Police Officers and Entry-Level Police Officers.

Application Deadline:

May 28, 2024 at 8:00 AM

HIRING EVENT:

Join us in our one-of-a-kind hiring event designed to revolutionize police officer hiring!

The event will be held at:

Lincolnshire Police Department

June 5, 2024

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Bring an updated resume and be ready for an immediate, guaranteed interview.

Visit our website and watch out for our social media posts for more information!

APPLICATION PACKETS:

https://www.lincolnshireil.gov/sitemedia/documents/quick_links/employment/2023_PD_Application_Packet - fall.pdf

In addition, applications packets may be picked up during business hours at:

Police Department

The Department will always accept applications but to be considered for the first round interview, completed applications must be received by May 28, 2024 at 8:00 AM.

LATERAL CANDIDATES:

Lateral candidates must complete and submit the following information:

• Resume with cover letter
• Waiver and Release of Liability (located on page 6 of the application packet)
• Three professional references with contact information
• Copy of your police officer state certification

ENTRY-LEVEL CANDIDATES:

The Lincolnshire Police Department requires a written exam for the position of entry-level police officer through the National Testing Network (NTN).  For more information, please visit www.nationaltestingnetwork.com.  In conjunction with completing the test with the National Testing Network, all entry-level candidates must complete the Personal History Questionnaire through NTN and submit the following information:

• Resume with cover letter
• Waiver and Release of Liability (located on page 6 of the application packet)
• Copy of your high school and/or college transcripts
• Copy of valid P.O.W.E.R. test card within the last year

Selected candidates will be scheduled to attend the police academy at the Macon County Law Enforcement Center in Decatur, Illinois starting on September 2024.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

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