Lateral Police Officer

Lockport Police Department

Maggie Hickey (BOC)

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.cityoflockport.net

Phone:

• 815-838-0549 ext. 2112

Email:

• mhickey@lockport.org

Application Deadline:

• Until Filled

Salary:

• Officers hired as a lateral transfer as that term is defined in the Board of Police Commissioners Rules and Regulations and 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-14 shall be placed in the wage schedule as set forth below:

  • Two years experience start at $85,514
  • Three years experience start at $90,169
  • Four years experience start at $94,294
  • Five or more years experience start at $98,679 

  Current maximum salary: $116,967 after nine years of service (including transfer credit)

  Eligible for step increases yearly on anniversary date until attain top scale

  Future annual wage increases of 3.25% on January 1st of both 2026 and 2027 Department

  Department Benefits:

  • Insurance Premiums are currently 100% paid by the City , including the cost of premiums for your spouse & dependents (Health, Dental & Life) through 2027
  • Personal, compensatory, and vacation accrual; sick and bereavement leave
  • Vacation time available for use after the successful completion of training; officers with 5+ years of service receive three weeks immediately
  • 12 hours shifts (shifts begin at 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM)
  • 12 paid holidays (annually)
  • Education and longevity stipends
  • Special duty stipends
  • Field Training Officer and Officer-In-Charge compensation
  • Police pension program (Article 3: Downstate pension plan)
  • Union representation through MAP
  • City provides all uniforms and equipment at no cost to the officer
  • Optional flexible spending account
  • Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Individually assigned squad cars (take home program for officers living in Lockport)
  • Well-equipped gym with new free weights and cardio equipment; officers allowed to work out while on duty

  Appearance Requirements:

  Tattoos permitted except for face, neck, and hands; beards allowed

  Collective Bargaining Agreement:

  https://www.cityoflockport.net/DocumentCenter/View/6247/MAP-75-Union-Contract-2023-2027

Sworn:

• 41

Population:

• 26,094

Position Details

IMMEDIATE VACANCY

The Lockport Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC) is soliciting applications for lateral police officer positions from Illinois certified law enforcement officers.

Requirements:

• Current certification as a full time law enforcement officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
• Minimum 2 years full time experience within the last 3 years with an Illinois municipal, county, or state law enforcement agency.
• In good standing with current law enforcement agency employer or upon departure from such an agency within the past 3 years.
• Age range: 23 to 40 years of age.
• Residency requirement: must reside within thirty-five (35) miles of the corporate boundaries of the City of Lockport.
• Upon hiring: field training program and 18 month probationary period.

Position Information:

Initial patrol position and subsequent opportunities for assignments to federal, state, and regional agencies, and specialized functions within the Lockport Police Department, including:

• Investigations
• Major Crimes Task Force
• SWAT / Negotiators (2 different teams)
• Mobile Field Force
• Traffic Unit
• DEA Task Force Officer
• HSI Task Force Officer
• School Resource Officer
• Community Outreach
• Drone Operators
• Crash Reconstruction 

How to Apply:

All applicants are required to complete & submit the application below:

https://www.cityoflockport.net/DocumentCenter/View/6637/LPD-Lateral-Hire-Questionairre-Posting-04182025

Completed applications & resumes should be submitted via email or mail to the following:

Email:

mhickey@lockport.org

OR

Mail:

City of Lockport - BOPC

Attn: Maggie Hickey

222 E. Ninth Street

Lockport, IL 60441

Deadline:

Until all vacancies have been filled

For any questions please contact the following:

Maggie Hickey

815-838-0549 ext. 2112

mhickey@lockport.org

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