Police Officer (Entry Level & Lateral)

Genoa Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.genoapd.com

Phone:

• 815-784-6633

Email:

• chief@genoapd.com

Application Deadline:

• 09/16/26
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting: $55,555 -$73,008

  under contract negotiations 

  Generous benefit package

  The department utilizes 12-hour shifts that give officers a three-day weekend every other week.

Sworn:

• 10

Population:

• 5,300

Position Details

The City of Genoa, IL (Pop. 5,300) is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

We are specifically looking for career-oriented individuals with a high level of self-motivation, excellent communications skills, commitment to community service and strong sense of duty.

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to apply:

• At least 21 years of age, not to exceed the age of 35, at time of application
• U.S. Citizen
• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• Possess a valid driver's license with good driving record

**PLEASE NOTE:

The pre-application is available at:

www.genoapd.com

Once this has been completed and turned into us, you will receive an email from Guardian Alliance Technologies with a link to our full application. Only completing this pre-application will not be considered as a complete application for employment.

Any questions you have may be directed to our office at:

815-784-6633

OR

You can email:

chief@genoapd.com

Applications are available at:

City of Genoa 

333 E. First Street

Genoa, IL

Monday - Friday

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

OR

On our website at:

www.genoapd.com

Applications must be completed on Guardian by 4:00 PM, September 16, 2026.

Please review the instructions carefully, all information must be submitted as instructed for your application to be considered for this process. Any incomplete packets will be rejected.

Thank you for your interest in serving our community.

The City of Genoa is an equal opportunity employer within every definition of the concept. 

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