Certified Police Officer - Lateral

Batavia Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.bataviail.gov

Application Deadline:

• 05/05/25
• @ 4:00 PM (CST)

Salary:

• Starting: $88,559

  After 6 Years: $122,106

  For full-time Officers Certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB): Upon completion of the Field Training program, officers will be placed in the wage schedule based on their years of qualified previous experience, up to the maximum at 6 years.

  Top Pay: $122,106 per 2025 FOP Contract (additional stipends available if eligible)

  Yearly Uniform Allowance: $950

  Benefits:

  • Two weeks of vacation after one year. Any newly hired employee will be given a  pro-rated amount (based on date of hire until December 31st of that calendar year) upon 30 days of employment.
  • Furnished Uniform Upon Hiring/Uniform Allowance Thereafter
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Medical, dental, optical and life insurance
  • Police pension program
  • Deferred compensation program
  • 12 sick days per year (accruable)
  • 8 Hour shifts

  Specialty Assignments Available:

  • Investigations Unit Supervisor
  • General Case Detective
  • Youth Services Detective
  • School Resource Officer
  • Traffic Enforcement Officer
  • KCSO SWAT Officer
  • Bicycle Patrol Officer
  • Defensive Tactics Instructor
  • Field Training Officer
  • Elderly Services Officer
  • Community Relations Coordinator
  • Crime Free Housing Coordinator
  • Computer Forensics Investigator
  • Public Information Officer
  • Kane County Major Crimes Task Force Investigator
  • ILEAS Mobile Field Force
  • Narcotics Task Force Officer
  • Crime Scene Evidence Technician
  • Community Relations Officer/Comfort Dog Handler
  • Drone Operator
  • Taser Instructor
  • Honor Guard
  • Firearms Instructor 

Sworn:

• 43 (Authorized)

Population:

• 26,420

Position Details

Applications and additional information:

To apply or for more information, please visit:

https://applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=709

NO APPLICATION FEE

Lateral Level Police Officer Hiring Process:

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of Batavia is seeking applicants for the purpose of creating a Certified Police Officer-Lateral Eligibility List for Hiring.

Complete Mandatory On-line Written Examination:

Available online starting on:

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, through Thursday, May 22, 2025

Minimum Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship – OR – authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law – OR qualified under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) for deferred immigration action;
• Must be or have previously been a full-time sworn officer of a police department in any municipality, county, university or State law enforcement agency for at least two (2) years. If separated from service, must have left in good standing within the last two years;
• Certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board;
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent;
• Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license;
• No felony convictions (or any misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude);
• Click the link below to review mandatory online lateral police officer orientation presentation prior to submitting your application.
• https://www.bataviail.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8317/2025-BPD-Lateral-Officer-Application-Process
• Meet other criteria as established by the Fire and Police Commission.

BY ORDER OF THE BATAVIA BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION

The City of Batavia and The Batavia Police Department are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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