Lateral Entry Police Officer

South Elgin Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.southelgin.com/police

Phone:

• 847-741-2151 x5335

Email:

• dbabica@southelgin.com

Application Deadline:

• 05/16/25

Salary:

• Starting: $76,745 - $112,279

  • Starting Pay is determined by years of experience - up to year-4 in salary table 
  • Salaries based on 42-hour average work week  

  Benefit Information:

  • Police Pension
  • Family Health, dental, and eye care insurance offered
  • Paid personal and sick leave
  • Replenishable compensatory bank
  • Paid vacation (vacation pay will correspond to your salary level)
  • 10 Paid-out holidays
  • A new police department that includes:
  • Fitness room
  • Spacious locker rooms
  • Relaxing officer wellness rooms
  • Regional training room
  • Additional benefits as defined in MAP Collective Bargaining Agreement 

Sworn:

• 35

Population:

• 24,277

Position Details

The South Elgin Police Department is currently accepting applications for lateral entry police officers.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applications available at:

SouthElgin.com/Jobs

Applications must include the following documents to be considered:

• Legible and signed employment application.
• A copy of your birth certificate or certificate of naturalization.
• A copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate.
• A copy of your college or university degree or transcript (if applicable).
• A copy of your valid driver's license.
• A copy of your Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board certificate.  

Return *completed application materials to the South Elgin Police Department:

By Email:

DBabica@SouthElgin.com

OR 

In person or by mail:

South Elgin Police Department

50 S. Water Street

ATTN: LATERAL APPLICATIONS

South Elgin, IL 60177

*Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Hiring Process:

Initial examination of candidates will include:

Review of a complete South Elgin Police Department application submitted with all required documentation.

• Oral interview 
• Background investigation and ride-a-long

Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment shall be required to pass the following:

• Psychological exam
• Pre-employment physical examination  

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