Police Officer

Danville Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.danvillepd.org

Phone:

• 217-431-2281

Fax:

• 217-443-6941

Email:

• bwestphal@danvillepd.org

Application Deadline:

• 03/31/22

Salary:

• The City of Danville offers a competitive wage for our Police Officers.

  Starting While in Training: $57,787.00

  Upon Successful Field Training: $65,008.00

  Upon Successful Completion of an 18 Month (from hire date) Probationary Period: $72,232.00

  We have a comprehensive compensation package including a very robust benefits plan.

  • Competitive Contracts
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Paid Sick Days (12/year)
  • Unused Sick Day Accrual up to 180 Days with Buy Back Plans
  • Up to 30 Days of Vacation
  • $1200.00 Annual Clothing Allowance
  • Court Pay
  • Pension Plan
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Annual Shift Bids
  • Competitive Longevity Pay 

Sworn:

• 65

Population:

• 31,246

Position Details

DANVILLE, ILLINOIS POLICE DEPARTMENT

Recruiting Police Officer Candidates

The Danville Police Department is a proactive law enforcement agency supported by its administration, City leaders, Council and community.

Danville Police Department seeks service-oriented, team players who strive to improve the quality of life for residents and visitors of Danville.

The City of Danville, Illinois is seeking and accepting applications from those interested in applying for the position of Police Officer. This position is classified as entry-level.

Positions on the Danville Police Department include:

• Patrol Division
• Criminal Investigations Division
• Problem Oriented Policing Unit (P.O.P.)
• Community Housing Unit (C.H.U.)
• Special Crimes Unit
• Drug Task Force
• Federal Agency(s) Task Force Officers
• Emergency Response Unit (ERU/SWAT)
• Firearms Instruction Cadre
• Field Training Unit
• Critical Incident Unit
• Hostage Negotiators
• Crime Scene Unit
• School Resource Officers
• Domestic Violence Officer
• Community Liaison Officer
• K9 Unit
• Defensive Tactics
• All special assignments are merit based. 

Danville Police Department's rank structure is Officer/Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Deputy Chief and Chief.

All police officer candidates must be able to successfully pass physical agility, written, oral interview, medical and psychological testing.

Minimum Requirements:

• All candidates are required to have a high school diploma/GED and 30 accredited college hours.
• A thorough background investigation is required for all candidates prior to consideration for hire.
• All candidates must have a valid driver's license or ability to obtain one prior to appointment and be eligible to carry a firearm in the State of Illinois.
• Each candidate must be 21 to 35 years of age at time of appointment. 

This position is responsible for the handling of law enforcement activity including, but not limited to, responding to calls for service, assigned tasks and details, and self-initiated contacts. The Police Officer works directly with citizens and assists in resolving problems/conflicts, as well as representing the City with a courteous, helpful and professional manner. The Officer reports to a Police Sergeant or assigned supervisor.

Supplemental Information:

Applications and required supplement packet as well as additional application instructions available at:

www.cityofdanville.org

OR

Application packet is available at:

Danville City Hall

17 West Main Street

Danville, Illinois

AND

Public Safety Building

2 E. South Street

Danville, Illinois

OR

You may request an application packet by emailing:

bwestphal@danvillepd.org

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