Position Details
We Have Immediate Openings!
Great Pay, Excellent Community Support, Retiree Insurance, Mental Health Plan, and Rapid Opportunities for Specialty Assignments
The Belvidere Police Department is accepting applications for sworn full-time lateral entry police officers.
The City of Belvidere has a diverse population of 26,500, with a low crime rate. The Community has consistently shown strong support for our police department and law enforcement as a whole. Our agency has 44 sworn officers that support all aspects of patrol and investigative functions.
Minimum Qualifications for Lateral Transfer:
Applicants for lateral transfer Police Officer appointments must meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements at the time of application:
- 1 year of full-time law enforcement experience.
- Police officer certification from ILETSB or be able to successfully transfer out of state certification from another state.
- A valid driver’s license
- United States Citizen or be a Naturalized Citizen
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Comply with all requirements of the position and have the ability to pass all examinations and training requirements
- Exhibit good moral character and have no felony convictions. Applicants with misdemeanor conviction (s) may be disqualified from the higher process as set forth in 65 ILCS 5/Article 10 1-7(c). Certain misdemeanors may disqualify candidates for a position as a police officer.
- Possess a valid FOID card or be able to obtain a FOID card and be able to safely and accurately discharge a firearm.
- Pass a polygraph examination, an employment background investigation, a medical examination, a psychological examination, and a drug screening.
The applicant must have the ability to furnish upon request a copy of the following, to the extent applicable:
- Professional licenses
- Training certificates
- Documents confirming work experience
- Birth Certificate
- Transcripts of higher learning
- Military transcripts
- Any other employment related material as requested or required
Any questions concerning the employment process should be directed to:
Deputy Chief Matthew Wallace
Belvidere Police Department
615 North Main Street
Belvidere, Illinois, 61008
815-547-5668
wallace@belviderepolice.com
Selection Process:
Each phase of the process listed below is a pass/fail and a “pass” is required to proceed to the next phase.
- Review of the application materials
- Command Staff Interview
- Background Investigation
- Polygraph Examination
- Fire and Police Commission Interview
Post offer examinations, including but not limited to:
- Psychological Examination
- Medical examination
- Drug screening
Download the Employment Application at the following web address:
https://www.ci.belvidere.il.us/departments/police-department.html
OR
Pick up an application at:
Belvidere Police Department
615 North Main Street
Belvidere, Illinois 61008
Submit the completed application packet (with all forms completed) to the Belvidere Police Department, along with the following required documents:
- Photocopy of ILETSB police certification or comparable certification from another state
- Photocopy of valid driver’s license
- Certified copy of any transcripts from an accredited college or university
- Certified copy of birth certificate
The City of Belvidere is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
