Police Officer

Morris Police Department

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Contact Information

Address:

Morris Police Department
200 E. Chapin Street
Morris, IL 60450

Position Information

Application Deadline:

  • 02/03/25
  • @ 4:00 PM (CST) or once 150 applications have been submitted, whichever occurs first

Salary:

  • Starting (5/1/2025): $79,827

    • Over 1 year: $84,184
    • Over 2 years: $90,568
    • Over 4 years: $93,297
    • Over 6 years: $96,109
    • Over 8 years: $105,021 

    NOTE: Candidates hired by the City of Morris after they have completed at least 3 years of full-time experience as a police officer in another jurisdiction, having been so employed within the last 2 years of hire date as a full-time sworn law enforcement officer will advance to the "Over 2 years" step of the wage scale after the successful completion of Field Training, or 90 days, whichever is longer.

    Benefits Include:

    • Longevity steps after years 1,2,4,6 and 8 ($105,021 after 8 years)
    • Vacation:
      • 2 weeks after 1 year
      • 3 weeks after 5 years
      • 4 weeks after 10 years
      • 5 weeks after 15 years
    • 48 hours of personal time per year
    • Paid sick leave
    • 11 paid holidays per year
    • Paid health insurance, including vision and dental
    • Participation in the Downstate Police Pension System
    • Life insurance of $60,000
    • Deferred compensation (employer contribution with voluntary employee contribution)
    • $650 uniform allowance per year
    • Tuition reimbursement for approved college coursework

Sworn:

  • 29

Population:

  • 15,053

Position Details

City of Morris Police Department

Morris, Illinois

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the City of Morris Board of Fire & Police Commissioners:

  • U.S. citizenship (and/or alien admitted for permanent residence or lawfully admitted for temporary residence and who produces evidence of intention to become a citizen of the United States);
  • No felony convictions (or any misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude). Applicants are not obligated to disclose expunged juvenile records of adjudication or arrest.;
  • Valid driver's license;
  • Must be at least 20 years, 6 months of age and under the age of 35 at the time of application (and under 35 at the time the final eligibility list is posted) unless otherwise exempt by State Statute (Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6);
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent;
  • Must present a valid Illinois POWER Test card within 4 weeks of their date of hire; POWER Test cards may be issued through either NIPSTA, Triton Community College, or Joliet Junior College;
  • Residency: Must reside within 20 miles of the Morris Police Department (200 E. Chapin St. Morris, IL 60450) within 18 months from the date of hire;
  • Application Deadline: Monday, February 3, 2025 @ 4:00 PM (CST) -OR- once 150 applications have been submitted, whichever occurs first.
  • Attend a Mandatory Orientation and Written Test on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

For more information and to apply, please visit:

https://www.applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=686

The City of Morris, Illinois is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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