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Zion Police Department

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Zion Police Department
2101 Salem Boulevard
Zion, IL 60099

Position Information

Application Deadline:

  • 07/17/26
  • @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

  • $87,885 - $130,419 

    Starting Entry: $87,885

    Starting Lateral: Up to $109,294

    • Lateral hires will be credited one year of service for every two years of prior experience up to Step 5 on the wage scale.

    WHAT WE OFFER:

    • $1,200 Annual Stipend for Uniforms and Equipment
    • Additional Specialty Pay o Field Training Officers, Firearms Instructors and Tactical Response Team $750/each with additional benefit time off for Field Training Officers o Detectives and Accident Investigators $1,500/each
    • Additional Longevity Pay, up to $1,750
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Comprehensive Insurance Plan & Health Savings Account
    • Group Life Insurance
    • Fraternal Order of Police Union Representation
    • Tuition Reimbursement Program for Associates, Bachelors, or Master's Degrees

    SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENTS:

    • Evidence Technician
    • Accident Investigator
    • Field Training Officer
    • Juvenile Officer
    • School resource officer
    • K9 Unit
    • Bike patrol
    • Detective
    • Street Crimes Detective
    • tactical response team
    • drone pilot

    TASK FORCE OPPORTUNITIES:

    • Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives
    • Federal bureau of investigations
    • Lake County Special Investigations Group
    • Lake County Major Crime
    • Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team
    • NIPAS Emergency services team
    • NIPAS Mobile Field Force

Sworn:

  • 54

Population:

  • 24,655

Position Details

Zion Police Department

Zion, Illinois

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS!

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of Zion, Illinois is accepting applications for ENTRY-LEVEL and LATERAL POLICE OFFICER with the Zion Police Department.

ENTRY-LEVEL APPLICANTS

Application Deadline:

July 17, 2026 at 4:00pm

Written Examination:

July 29, 2026 at 7:00 am through July 30, 2026 at 7:00 am

Applicants Must Meet the Following Minimum Requirements:

  • At least 21 years of age, not to exceed the age of 34, at time of written exam;
  • U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States;
  • High school graduate or GED equivalent;
  • Possess a valid driver's license with good driving record;
  • Successfully complete the P.O.W.E.R Test conducted through any of the following testing centers:
    • Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA)
    • –OR- Joliet Junior College -OR- Triton College.
    • A POWER test card must be dated within 9 months PRIOR to the application deadline and submitted with the application.
  • Pay a $48.00 non-refundable application processing fee (this fee will be waived for City of Zion residents with proof of address);
  • Complete mandatory the on-line written examination;
  • Successfully pass the written exam with a score of 70% or higher.

APPLICATION:

https://applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=792

LATERAL APPLICANTS:

The City of Zion is accepting applications to create an alternative eligibility list for the position of Lateral Police Officer.

Applicants Must Meet the Following Minimum Requirements:

  • Have a minimum of two (2) years experience as a full-time Sworn Police Officer;
  • Have been employed in that position within the past two (2) years;
  • U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States;
  • High school graduate or GED equivalent;
  • Possess a valid driver's license with good driving record;
  • No felony convictions and be of good moral character;
  • Have ILETSB Law Enforcement Certification or be able to obtain a waiver. 

APPLICATION:

https://www.cityofzion.com/jobs/

ALL Applicants Moving Forward in the Process Must Meet the Following:

  • Successfully complete an oral interview;
  • Successfully complete a background investigation:
    • Applicants will be required to fully disclose all personnel matters, to include agreements and sealed files and submit to fingerprinting if required;
  • Successfully complete a psychological evaluation;
  • Successfully complete a medical physical, including drug and alcohol screening 

The City of Zion is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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