Lateral Transfer Police Officer (Certified Police Officers)

West Dundee Police Department

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Contact Information

Address:

West Dundee Police Department
555 S. 8th Street
West Dundee, IL 60118

Phone:

  • 847-551-3810

Position Information

Application Deadline:

  • Continuous - Apply Anytime

Salary:

  • $78,552 - $112,858 (includes 4% pensionable stipend)

    Initial Step Placement: Up to Step 6 based on qualifications

Sworn:

  • 24 Full-Time; 1 Part-Time

Population:

  • 8,000 approx

Position Details

JOIN THE WEST DUNDEE POLICE DEPARTMENT

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

LATERAL IMMEDIATELY AFTER ACADEMY CERTIFICATION

COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS!

Are you a certified officer or currently in the academy? The West Dundee Police Department is expanding its ranks to meet the growing needs of our community. As the Village continues to develop and our population and service demands increase, we are adding new positions to ensure we maintain the high standard of service our residents & businesses expect and deserve.

This hiring initiative comes at an exciting time for the department. The Village continues to advance plans for a new, state-of-the-art police facility, underscoring a strong commitment to growth, modernization, and supporting the officers who serve our community.

We are seeking driven, dedicated professionals to join our team and contribute to a department that values proactive policing, continuous improvement, and community partnership. We offer an excellent opportunity for certified officers, as well as academy recruits ready to lateral in after earning their police certification, to fast-track their careers within a professional and forward-thinking agency.

Department Highlights:

  • New contract for 2026
  • 12-Hour Patrol Shifts - Enjoy every other weekend off
  • Full Illinois Police Pension + 457 Deferred Comp Options
  • 7 Step Salary Scale - $78,552 to $112,858 (Current contract – updated in 2026)
  • No Written Exam or POWER Test for Laterals
  • Lateral Immediately After State Certification!
  • Opportunities for specialty assignments
  • Focus on training, wellness, and career development
  • Department-Issued modern uniforms and high-end equipment
  • Intelligence-Led & Problem-Solving Policing Philosophy
  • Emphasis on technology and innovation
  • Future Expansion Plans – Including a new state-of-the-art police facility

Minimum Requirements:

  • Certified police officer in the State of Illinois
  • High school diploma or GED
  • US Citizen
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment
  • Must successfully pass:
    • Background investigation
    • Interview
    • Polygraph
    • Psychological & medical exams
    • Drug screening
    • Review of past/current performance evaluations

No P.O.W.E.R. card or written exam required for eligible lateral applicants.

Apply Now:

Lateral Transfer Candidate applications are available at:

APPLY HERE

Department Flyer

Already Certified? Fast-Track Your Career. Serve With Purpose. Thrive With Us.

Join a department where your ideas matter, your development is a priority, and your future is bright. With immediate openings and the unique opportunity to lateral post-certification, there’s no better time to apply.

Speak with Commander Nate Herman for more information at:

847-551-3810

The Village of West Dundee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



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