Lateral Police Officer

Prospect Heights Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.prospect-heights.il.us

Phone:

• 847-398-5511

Email:

• mpufundt@prospect-heights.org

Application Deadline:

• 08/29/25
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting: $93,767 (step 3) - $106,352 (step 5), DOQ

  After 3 Years: $125,580

  Benefits:

  • Generous Health, Dental, and Vision insurance package
  • Tuition reimbursement program for those obtaining a career-applicable associate's, bachelor's, or graduate degree from an accredited educational institution. Reimbursement of up to two (2) classes per semester; the percentage reimbursed is based on grades.
  • 12-hour shift schedule, every other weekend off
  • Paid-Time Off including Vacation, Holiday, Sick, Personal Leave Accruals, and Earned Compensatory Time
  • Retirement savings options including a Retirement Health Savings plan, 457b, Roth IRA options
  • Police Pension
  • Tattoos and facial hair allowed (within policy and regulations)
  • On-site gym
  • Opportunity to work out during shift hours
  • Yearly uniform allowance $1,000
  • Specialty Pay:
  • Detective: $4,000
  • Bilingual Translator: $1,000
  • Accident Investigator: $1,000

  Specialty and growth opportunities including:

  • Detective
  • Officer in Charge
  • DEA Task Force Officer
  • NIPAS -Northern Illinois Police Alarm System
  • Emergency Services Team
  • Mobile Field Force
  • STAR - Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction
  • Accident Investigator
  • MCAT – Major Case Assistance Team
  • Surveillance Team Member
  • Evidence Technician
  • Department Evidence Technician
  • Specialized Training and Relations
  • Field Training Officer

Position Details

Are you a certified police officer eager to make a real difference in your community? The City of Prospect Heights, Illinois, warmly welcomes passionate and experienced individuals to join our dynamic team! Together, we prioritize community-based policing in a thriving and attractive area. This is your chance to shine and truly impact those around you!

We’re Looking For:

• Currently certified as a police officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) or be currently certified as a police officer in another state and capable of receiving certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
• If the candidate for lateral appointment is not currently employed by a qualified law enforcement agency, a candidate is eligible for lateral appointment if the candidate was employed within the last 12 months (or 24 months with Board approval at the request of the Chief of Police), on a full-time basis, as a police officer with a regularly constituted municipal or county sheriff's department or state police department for a period of not less than two (2) years, successfully completed his/her probation period, the separation from the previous employer was voluntary and on good terms, and the candidate continuously maintained status as a certified police officer.
• Must be a citizen of the United States at the time of filing a formal application.
• Minimum of two years of full-time sworn law enforcement experience.
• A commitment to community engagement and problem-solving.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must meet all other requirements set forth by the City of Prospect Heights and the Prospect Heights Police Department.
• Vision Correctable to 20/20 in both eyes.
• Taken and passed such examinations as the Commission deems necessary to determine fitness for duty as a Police Officer.
• Possesses substantially equivalent skills and abilities as a City Prospect Heights Police Officer who has completed the probationary period, as determined by the City.
• Currently in good standing in the Police Department in which the person serves. 

Lateral Police Officer Candidates who have been determined by the Commission to meet the aforementioned requirements will not be required to attend an orientation or take a written examination. For such candidates, the examination process may include a background investigation, oral interview, polygraph test, psychological evaluation, and medical examination.

Ready to Serve in a Community You'll Love? 

Join our wonderful team, where your expertise is truly appreciated, your wellness is a top priority, and your efforts make a real difference in the lives of our residents. We look forward to reviewing your application!

Discover more and submit your application at:

https://www.prospect-heights.il.us/jobs.aspx

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