Police Officer (Lateral)

City of Highland Park

Human Resources

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.cityhpil.com

Email:

• hr@cityhpil.com

Salary:

• Starting: $91,158.16

  Advanced step placement up to step 6 possible based on years of "transferable credit".

  2026 Salary Schedule:

  • Step 1 - $91,158.16 (TC: Less than 12 months of service)
  • Step 2 - $94,348.61 (TC: 12-23 full months of service)
  • Step 3 - $98,885.44 (TC: 24-35 full months of service)
  • Step 4 - $103,648.09 (TC: 36-47 full months of service)
  • Step 5 - $108,746.43 (TC: 48-59 full months of service)
  • Step 6 - $114,184.15 (TC: 60 full months of service or more)
  • Step 7 - $119,893.59
  • Step 8 - $125,888.72

  Benefits:

  • Vacation
  • Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Personal days
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield IL Health Insurance
  • Dental Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Pension Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Fitness Center Education
  • Tuition Reimbursement

  Specialized assignments and career development opportunities:

  • Bicycle Team
  • Defensive Tactics
  • Instructor
  • Drone Operator
  • Evidence Technician
  • Honor Guard
  • Juvenile Officer
  • Mobile Field Force
  • Peer Support Team 
  • Police Beat Coordinator 
  • Range Officer 
  • School Resource Officer
  • Task Force Assignments
  • And more

Sworn:

• 60

Population:

• 30,000

Position Details

 The City of Highland Park is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer (Lateral Entry)

The Highland Park Police Department is committed to protecting life and property through professional policing, strong community partnerships, and a culture built on teamwork, integrity, and service. The Department proudly embraces community-oriented policing and supports the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and NAACP Ten Shared Principles.

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected and progressive agency that values proactive policing, officer development, collaboration, and community engagement.

We are seeking experienced officers who are:

• Motivated to grow professionally
• Make a meaningful impact
• Become part of a department where officers are supported by both leadership and the community they serve.

Whether you are looking to continue building your career, expand your skill set, or join a department that invests in its people, Highland Park offers the opportunity to serve in a professional environment where your work matters and your contributions are valued.

Education:

• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Have successfully completed 60 semester hours credit or more (or 90 quarter credits or more) from a college or university accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting organization
• OR have proof of completion of four years of continuous active duty in the United States Armed Forces.

Certification or License:

Must be a United States citizen at the time of filing an application.

The applicant must be certified or have the ability to be qualified to be certified (by full-academy waiver) by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB).

Submit the following as attachments to your application:

• Copy of High School Diploma or equivalent (required even with college transcript)
• Copy of Valid Driver's License (required)
• Copy of Birth Record as Proof of Citizenship (required and must be certified)
• Copy of DD-214 Long Form showing 4 years continuous service
• OR copy of Official College / University Transcripts (required).

For more information, or to apply, visit:

https://www.cityhpil.com/careers

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