Police Officer - Entry Level

Village of Bolingbrook

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Contact Information

Address:

Village of Bolingbrook
375 W. Briarcliff Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Phone:

  • 630-226-8600

Position Information

Application Deadline:

  • 01/03/25
  • @ 5:00 PM

Salary:

  • As of May 1, 2024:

    • Starting: $79,561 (2025 - $82,767)
    • With 2% Rapid Deployment Pay (after police academy): $81,152 (2025 - $84,423)
    • After 1 year: $98,542 (2025 - $102,513)
    • After 5 Years (Top Out): $115,932 (2025 - $120,604)
    • Master Patrol Officer: $119,342 (2025 - $124,151)
    • Up to $1,200 Annual Education Pay for Law Enforcement Related Degrees

    FRINGE BENEFITS:

    • Retiree Health Insurance
    • Medical and Dental Insurance (PPO)
    • Retirement Sick Leave Payout (up to 696 hours)
    • Paid Vacation
      • After 1 year - 2 weeks
      • After 5 years - 3 weeks
      • After 15 years - 4 weeks
      • After 20 years - 5 weeks
    • Longevity and Specialty Unit Pay
    • Village Funded Life Insurance
    • Paid Sick Leave - 8 hours per month
    • All uniforms and equipment supplied upon hire (excluding duty handgun and flashlight)
    • 12-hour Permanent Patrol Shifts

    CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

    • Investigations Unit
    • Traffic Unit
    • Firearms Instructor
    • K-9 Unit
    • School Resource Officers
    • Drone Unit
    • SWAT
    • Park Unit
    • Crime Prevention Unit 
    • Evidence / Crime Scene Technicians
    • Undercover Task Forces
    • Tactical Unit 

    Upon successful completion of the field training program, an officer can apply to openings within specialty assignments.

Sworn:

  • 116

Population:

  • 77,000

Position Details

OPENINGS ARE AVAILABLE

APPLY HERE:

https://bolingbrookil.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1091

JOIN OUR TEAM. BE THE DIFFERENCE.

Welcome to the Bolingbrook Police Department and thank you for your interest in wanting to pursue a career with the Village of Bolingbrook as a Police Officer. We are honored that you are interested in being a part of our exceptional team.

The Bolingbrook Police Department has 116 sworn officers and offers countless opportunities to serve our village of 77,000 residents. Bolingbrook is a diverse community located in the Chicago suburbs consisting of residential, retail, corporate headquarters, and commercial properties.

Positions are filled from a pool of lateral and entry level officers. We have openings and are currently accepting applications for entry level police officer.

If you have any questions about the application process, members of our team are available:

By phone:

630-226-8600

OR

Email at:

policeapplicant@bolingbrook.com

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of credit at a college or university accredited by a recognized regional or national accrediting body. (Military service, work-related training, or work-related certifications may be considered in lieu of or in combination with college credit.)
  • Have vision correctable to 20/20
  • United States citizen
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Valid Firearm Owner Identification (FOID)
  • P.O.W.E.R. test card issued no more than 12 months prior to date of written examination
  • Pass all stages of the hiring process
  • Must reside within a 30-mile radius within 18 months of hire

Hiring process includes:

  • Review of application
  • Successful completion of the P.O.W.E.R. Test
  • Written Examination
  • Background Investigation
  • Polygraph
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Fire and Police Commission Interview
  • Medical Assessment

Applications are available online at: 

https://bolingbrookil.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1091

There is NO FEE to apply

Bolingbrook Police Department - Entry Level Police Officer

The Bolingbrook Police Department will be accepting applications for the position of Police Officer until January 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM for entry level applicants who are not current law enforcement officers.

See below lateral hire information if you are already a police officer.

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • High school diploma or GED and at least sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of credit at a college or university accredited by a recognized regional or national accrediting body. (Military service, work-related training, or work-related certifications may be considered in lieu of or in combination with college credit.)
  • 21 years old by date of hire; maximum age of 35 years at time of appointment (unless otherwise exempt by Illinois Statute)
  • United States citizen
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Applicants must submit proof of passing the POWER Test at time of written examination
  • Vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes
  • Pass a comprehensive pre-employment screening process to include:
    • background investigation
    • polygraph
    • psychological
    • medical examination with drug testing
  • Must reside within a 30-mile radius within 18 months of hire

Written Exam Information:

Saturday, January 11, 2025 @ 9:00 AM

(Doors open at 8:00 AM, and lock promptly at 9:00 AM)

Village of Bolingbrook Community Center

201 Canterbury Lane, DOOR A

Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Applications are available online November 15, 2024:

https://www.bolingbrook.gov/police

OR

https://www.bolingbrook.gov/human_resources

Applications must be returned with copies of all required documents no later than January 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Lateral applications also available online at:

https://www.bolingbrook.gov/police

OR

https://www.bolingbrook.gov/human_resources

All questions can be directed to:

policeapplicant@bolingbrook.com

The Village of Bolingbrook is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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