Patrol Officer

Hodgkins Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• hodgkinspd.org

Phone:

• 708-352-4623

Fax:

• 708-579-6712

Email:

• Applications@HodgkinsPD.org
• rcummings@hodgkinspd.org

Application Deadline:

• 04/07/25
• @ 6:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting:

  • Police Officer: $84,087.00 (1/1/25)
  • Certified Police Officer: $102,316.00 (1/1/25)
  • Max salary for patrol officer is $115,156.00

  Benefits include:

  • Free Healthcare Coverage (BCBS - HMO or PPO)
  • Vision and Dental Coverage
  • Sick Leave
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Personal Days
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Membership with the Downstate Police Pension Fund
  • Employee 457 Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Union Membership
  • 60-day extended Medical Leave
  • Extra pay opportunities, including Holiday Overtime, special events, and coordination with large local businesses for extra security detail
  • The Hodgkins Police Department believes in matching its officers with duties that utilize their skills and interests to maximize the department’s effectiveness
  • 12-hour shifts rotation

  *Per requirements of the present Collective Bargaining Agreement

Sworn:

• 21

Population:

• 1,897

Position Details

PATROL OFFICER ENTRANCE EXAM

VILLAGE OF HODGKINS, ILLINOIS

The Civil Service Commission will conduct an examination for the position of Patrol Officer on April 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM at:

Village of Hodgkins Park District

8997 Lyons Street

Hodgkins, Illinois

A P.O.W.E.R. Card from a certified testing agency is needed to apply, as the Hodgkins Civil Service Commission no longer conducts a P.O.W.E.R. Test.

Application packets will be available on the Hodgkins Police Department website starting Monday, February 24, and available through the afternoon of Monday, April 7, 2025:

hodgkinspd.org

There is a $20.00 fee for the application on the website, non-refundable.

The other required forms, and instructions for submission of all packet materials, will also be available on the website’s application portal. 

All applications must be turned in at the Hodgkins Police Department no later than April 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM. No late submissions will be accepted.

Send Applications to:

Applications@HodgkinsPD.org

For Questions:

rcummings@hodgkinspd.org

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Age Requirements: At least 21 years of age and under 36 years of age unless otherwise exempted by statute.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Driver's License: Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Education: Must have a High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Character: No felony convictions and be of good moral character.
• Residency: No residency requirement.

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