Police Officer

Wilmette Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.wilmette.gov

Phone:

• 847-853-7549

Email:

• janowiake@wilmette.com

Application Deadline:

• 09/28/26

Salary:

• Starting 2027: $95,718

  2026 Range: $93,156 - $128,545

  The Village offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

  • Participation in the Police Pension Fund
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Voluntary participation in a deferred compensation program (457 plan) 

  Additional benefits include:

  • Vacation days
  • Holiday time
  • Overtime
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Sick leave
  • Specialty stipends
  • Employee assistance program

Sworn:

• 48

Population:

• 28,000

Position Details

NOW HIRING

Entry Level Police Officers

Application Deadline:

September 28, 2026

How to Apply: 

• Candidates must complete and submit a Village of Wilmette application electronically and e-mail a saved copy to policerecruitment@wilmette.com or print and mail, or deliver the form to: 3220 Big Tree Ln, Wilmette IL 60091 (temporary station). Free applications are available on our website at https://wilmette.gov/Recruitment.
• The Wilmette Police Department is collaborating with National Testing Network (NTN). NTN provides applicants with flexible testing options, allowing candidates to complete the examination remotely or attend an in-person testing location at a time that works best for their schedule. Individuals interested in joining the Wilmette Police Department must create an NTN account to complete the required testing and upload all required documentation to the portal to be considered for a position at the Wilmette Police Department.
• All interested candidates must submit their application to policerecruitment@wilmette.com, take the written or virtual exam, and upload all required documentation through their NTN portal by September 28, 2026

For questions, please contact Management Assistant Emily Janowiak at:

janowiake@wilmette.com

OR

847-853-7549

Entry Level Requirements:

• Citizen of the U.S. or legally authorized to work in the United States
• At least 21 and under 35 years of age
• High School Diploma
• At the time of filing the application, each entry-level candidate shall have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university, or a candidate may be placed on the eligible register and ultimately hired by the Village, prior to receipt of a bachelor’s degree, when an internship for credits can be completed at the police academy and such internship is the only remaining credits needed to achieve and obtain a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position of a police officer.
• Possess a valid POWER CARD by September 28, 2026.

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