Lateral Police Officer

Lockport Police Department

Maggie Hickey (BOPC)

Contact Information

Address:

Lockport Police Department
Attn: Maggie Hickey (BOPC)
222 E. Ninth Street
Lockport, IL 60441

Website:

www.cityoflockport.net

Phone:

815-838-0549 ext. 2112

Email:

mhickey@lockport.org

Position Information

Application Deadline:

01/26/26

Salary:

Years of Experience	Current	Effective 1/1/2027
2	$88,293	$91,164
3	$93,099	$96,125
4	$97,358	$100,523
5+	$101,886	$105,198

Maximum salary of $120,768 after nine years of service (including transfer credit).
Eligible for step increases yearly on anniversary date until attain top scale
Future annual wage increases of 3.25% on January 1, 2027

Department Benefits:

Insurance Premiums are currently 100% paid by the City , including the cost of premiums for your spouse & dependents (Health, Dental & Life) through 2027
Personal, compensatory, and vacation accrual; sick and bereavement leave

Vacation time available for use after the successful completion of training; officers with 5+ years of service receive three weeks immediately

12 hours shifts (shifts begin at 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM)
12 paid holidays (annually)
Education and longevity stipends
Special duty stipends
Field Training Officer and Officer-In-Charge compensation
Police pension program (Article 3: Downstate pension plan)
Union representation through MAP
City provides all uniforms and equipment at no cost to the officer
Optional flexible spending account
Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Individually assigned squad cars (take home program for officers living in Lockport)
Well-equipped gym with new free weights and cardio equipment; officers allowed to work out while on duty
Appearance Requirements: Tattoos permitted except for face, neck, and hands; beards allowed

Link to current Collective Bargaining Agreement: MAP #75 Collective Bargaining Agreement 2023-2027

Sworn:

Population:

26,094

Position Details

IMMEDIATE VACANCY

The Lockport Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC) is soliciting applications for lateral police officer positions from Illinois certified law enforcement officers.

Requirements:

Current certification as a full time law enforcement officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
Minimum 2 years full time experience within the last 3 years with an Illinois municipal, county, or state law enforcement agency.
In good standing with current law enforcement agency employer or upon departure from such an agency within the past 3 years.
Age range: 23 to 40 years of age.
Residency requirement: must reside within thirty-five (35) miles of the corporate boundaries of the City of Lockport
Upon hiring: field training program and 18 month probationary period.

Position Information:

Initial patrol position and subsequent opportunities for assignments to federal, state, and regional agencies, and specialized functions within the Lockport Police Department, including:

Investigations
Major Crimes Task Force
SWAT / Negotiators (2 different teams)
Mobile Field Force
Traffic Unit
DEA Task Force Officer
HSI Task Force Officer
School Resource Officer
Community Outreach
Drone Operators
Crash Reconstruction

How to Apply:

All applicants are required to complete & submit the application below:

Lateral Police Officer Application

Completed applications & resumes should be submitted via email or mail to the following:

Email:

mhickey@lockport.org

Mail:

City of Lockport - BOPC

Attn: Maggie Hickey

222 E. Ninth Street

Lockport, IL 60441

Deadline:

January 26, 2026

For any questions please contact the following:

Maggie Hickey

815-838-0549 ext. 2112