Lateral Police Officer

Rockford Police Department

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Contact Information

Address:

Rockford Police Department
557 South New Towne Drive
Rockford, IL 61108

Phone:

  • 779-500-6628

Position Information

Application Deadline:

  • 11/01/25

Salary:

  • Starting: $73,175 - $84,586

    A newly hired individual that is certified as a law enforcement officer shall be paid the appropriate Pay Step for previous years of law enforcement service up to a maximum of five (5) years. 

Sworn:

  • 302

Population:

  • 150,000

Position Details

The City of Rockford Police Department has established its lateral entry program for qualified sworn police officers.

The department is looking for individuals who represent the diversity of thought and experiences that are shared by our citizens.

Candidates:

  • Must have strong verbal communication, interpersonal and writing skills.
  • Should possess common sense and problem-solving ability.

The Rockford Police Department lateral entry program includes training and orientation which consists of in-house city school for up to seven weeks depending on experience. Training will be conducted with respect to your current status as an experienced police officer.

Lateral Candidates:

  • Rockford Police lateral candidates must meet all of the requirements for entry-level Rockford Police Officer and must possess a valid Illinois Law Enforcement Officer certificate from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
  • Lateral candidates must complete all testing deemed necessary by the Rockford Fire and Police Commission. 

Applicants must successfully pass the following examinations:

  1. Complete application-meet the minimal standards
  2. Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
  3. Oral Examination
  4. Psychological Assessment
  5. Background Investigation
  6. Psychological Assessment
  7. Medical Exam 

APPLY ONLINE AT:

RPDWANTSYOU.COM


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