Police Officer

Village of Algonquin

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.algonquin.org

Phone:

• 847-658-2700

Email:

• hr@algonquin.org

Application Deadline:

• 06/06/25
• @ 5:00 PM

Salary:

• Hiring Salary: $75,382.34 per the MAP Contract Through April 30, 2025 

  Salary will change upon completion of negotiations

  Current MAP Contract available for viewing on the Village of Algonquin website, transparency portal. 

  Excellent benefits and retirement package:

  Currently includes:

  • Generous paid time off
  • Defined benefit pension plan
  • Voluntary options such as a flexible benefit Section 125 plan including health, dental, and life insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts (health care and/or child care)
  • Deferred compensation 457(b) plan through Nationwide
  • And more 

Sworn:

• 48

Population:

• 29,700

Position Details

WRITTEN EXAMINATION:

A mandatory written test will be held at:

Village of Algonquin Ganek Municipal Center

2200 Harnish Drive

Algonquin, IL

Wednesday, June 11 at 6:00 PM

Thursday, June 12 at 6:00 PM

Saturday, June 14 at 9:00 AM

You may only attend one session.

Applicants must present a U.S. federal or state-issued photo ID card or driver's license to enter the testing site(s). College, university, library, and other non-governmental IDs are not acceptable. The doors will be closed and locked promptly at the testing time and any applicant arriving after the specified time or without a current application on file for this recruitment will not be allowed to enter.

The entire testing process may include a physical fitness test, written test, oral interview, polygraph, psychological test, medical exam, and any other exams deemed necessary by the Police Department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license at time of hire
• U.S. citizenship
• Meet the age requirements set forth in the Illinois State Statute 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6, (upon appointment of employment be 21 years of age or older and have not reached their 35th birthday, unless they meet the exemptions under the statute)
• No record of felony conviction or crime of moral turpitude 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Interested candidates are required to complete our employment application, in its entirety, and submit it along with a resume no later than 5:00 PM on June 6, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will NOT be accepted.

The Village of Algonquin is an equal opportunity employer.

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