Police Officer Entry & Lateral

Zion Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.cityofzion.com

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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