Police Officer (Entry-Level)

Lindenhurst Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.lindenhurstil.org

Application Deadline:

• 06/12/26
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting: $83,137 (May 1st)

  Benefits Include:

  • Health Benefit Plans, Life Insurance, and Pension Plan;
  • Paid Holidays, Personal Days, Sick Time, Vacation Days, and Compensatory Time;
  • Comprehensive Training and Career Development Programs;
  • Uniforms and Equipment Provided by the Department;
  • Specialized Assignment Opportunities Available.

Sworn:

• 16 Full-Time, 6 Part-Time

Population:

• 15,000

Position Details

Lindenhurst Police Department

Lindenhurst, Illinois

The Board of Police Commissioners of the Village of Lindenhurst, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the Lindenhurst Police Department.

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Village of Lindenhurst:

• U.S. citizenship and/or legal permanent resident of the United States;
• No felony convictions (Note: a misdemeanor or serious traffic offense may also disqualify applicants from further consideration);
• Valid state-issued driver's license;
• Possess 20/20 corrected vision and shall not be colorblind in a manner that renders a person unable to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position;
• Minimum of 21 years of age by the application deadline date (June 12, 2026);
• Must be UNDER 35 years of age, unless subject to the age exception provisions of 65 ILCS 5/10- 2.1-6(d);
• Be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. equivalent;
• Possess a valid P.O.W.E.R. Test card issued within 6 months of the application deadline date (June 12, 2026);
• P.O.W.E.R. Test Cards issued by NIPSTA, Triton College or Joliet Junior College will also be accepted.
• Pay a $48.00 non-refundable application processing fee;
• Application deadline date: Friday, June 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM (CST);
• Participate in a mandatory written examination available between Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 9:00 AM and Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please visit the following website: 

https://www.applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=793

The Village of Lindenhurst is an equal opportunity employer.

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