Lateral Police Officer

Winfield Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.villageofwinfield.com

Email:

• anickrand@villageofwinfield.com

Application Deadline:

• 11/17/25
• 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting:

  • 2-3 years as a Police Officer will be hired at the Step 3 wage rate of current years M.A.P. Patrol Contract (2025): $90,636
  • 4-5 years as a Police Officer will be hired at the Step 5 wage rate of current years M.A.P. Patrol Contract (2025): $98,220
  • 6 or more years as a Police Officer will be hired at the Step 6 wage rate of current years M.A.P. Patrol Contract (2025): $102,248
  • Top Out Step 10 of current year M.A.P. Patrol Contract (2025): $120,076

  Benefits:

  • Excellent Health, Dental and Prescription coverage
  • Downstate Police Pension Fund
  • Uniform Allowance ($750 annually with option to bank unused up to $1,400)

Sworn:

• 18

Population:

• 10,000

Position Details

Village of Winfield Police Officer/Accelerated/Lateral Transfer

This full-time position is responsible for the protection of the life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. A significant portion of time involves public contact where discretion and tact is conscientiously exercised. Duties are performed in accordance with police procedures, practices, standards, general orders, and regulations.

Requirements:

• Employed by a municipal, county, or state Police Department in the State of Illinois as a Full-Time Police Officer for at least 2 years and currently certified by the Illinois Training and Standards Board.
• The following components at the discretion of the Board or Village:
• Application experience verification and background check
• Oral examination
• Polygraph examination
• Psychological examination
• Medical examination
• Application of military preference points

Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete field training and 18-month probation period.

Application Deadline:

4:00 PM on Monday, November 17, 2025

Questions and/or cover letter and resume should be submitted to Anne Nickrand:

anickrand@villageofwinfield.com

Village of Winfield

27W465 Jewell Road

Winfield, IL 60190

The Village of Winfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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