Police Officer - Lateral Transfer

Posen Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.villageofposen.org

Phone:

• 708-557-1254

Fax:

• 708-293-2629

Email:

• walexander@villageofposen.org

Application Deadline:

• 03/02/26

Salary:

• Starting: $67,964.13

  Starting salary is determined by the current Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) collective bargaining agreement.

  Contractual Increase: $70,862.70 (Effective November 1, 2026)

  Benefits:

  Competitive benefits package including:

  • Health insurance
  • Pension
  • Paid time off 

Sworn:

• 16

Population:

• 5,632

Position Details

To be eligible for a lateral transfer, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Age must me at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a current, valid Illinois Law Enforcement Certification form the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB).
• Must be currently employed (or recently separated in good standing) as a full-time sworn officer in an Illinois Law Enforcement Agency.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED. 

Hiring process includes , but is not limited to:

1. Through Background Investigation (Criminal history, employment, and character refences)
2. Polygraph Examination
3. Comprehensive Medical Evaluation
4. Psychological Evaluation
5. Oral Interviews 

The Posen Police Department is looking to move quickly to fill these essential roles.

Applications are available at:

Posen Police Department

2440 W. Walter Zimny Drive

Posen, IL 60469

Interested candidates should submit their application, resume and proof of certification In-Person at:

Posen Police Department

2440 W. Walter Zimny Drive

Posen, IL 60469

Application Deadline:

March 2, 2026

The Village of Posen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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