Lateral & Entry-Level Police Officer

Village of Lincolnshire

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.lincolnshireil.gov

Phone:

• 847-913-2350

Email:

• LPDhiring@lincolnshireil.gov

Application Deadline:

• Lateral: July 5, 2023 @ 4 PM; Entry-Level: NA

Salary:

• $78,324 - $120,005

  Entry Level Starting Salary: $78,324

  Lateral Starting Salary: Up to $91,879 (based upon qualifications, may begin at Step 3 in the Salary Schedule)

  Officers are represented by the Fraternal Order of Police

  Shift: 12-hour patrol shifts with every other weekend off

  Employee benefits:

  • Officer wellness program with pay and time off incentives
  • Paid time off to include 104 hours of personal and holiday time plus 80 hours of vacation time after first year; compensatory time options
  • 96 hours of annual sick leave with an accrual bank of up to 1,500 hours
  • Career development and task force opportunities 
  • Sick leave buy-back at retirement
  • Uniform and equipment provided plus an annual $500 uniform allowance
  • Retirement savings options
  • Membership into the Lincolnshire Police pension fund
  • Medical, dental, and life insurance
  • Post-employment health care plan

Sworn:

• 25

Population:

• 7,900

Position Details

One Immediate Hire

The Village of Lincolnshire is accepting applications for both Lateral Police Officers and Entry-Level Police Officers.

Application Packet:

https://www.lincolnshireil.gov/i-want-to/apply-for/employment-new

LATERAL CANDIDATES:

• Application Deadline is July 5, 2023, at 4:00 PM
• Candidates must submit the required paperwork for hiring consideration. Application packets may also be picked up at the Village of Lincolnshire during business hours.

ENTRY-LEVEL CANDIDATES:

• Application is a rolling process with no deadline
• Candidates must submit the required paperwork for hiring consideration. Application packets may also be picked up at the Village of Lincolnshire during business hours.  
• Applicants must also complete the Frontline National exam through the National Testing Network (NTN). The exam includes completing all portions of the testing process.
• Possess a valid P.O.W.E.R. Test card 
• Selected candidates will be scheduled to attend the police academy at the Macon County Law Enforcement Center in Decatur, Illinois

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

CANDIDATE PROCESS:

• Orientation and interview process:
• As police officer openings occur, selected candidates will be contacted for a first interview date.
• Virtual option available for distanced applicants
• Background investigation:
• Applicants will undergo an extensive background investigation to include a polygraph examination. Conditional job offers are dependent on successful completion of both psychological and medical testing.
• Police academy:
• The police department has two spots reserved for each Basic Law Enforcement session at the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center.
  

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