Police Officer - Entry Level

City of McHenry

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• cityofmchenry.org

Application Deadline:

• 12/04/25
• @ 8:00 AM

Salary:

• Starting: $75,159.08 (May 1, 2025)

  Top salary: $120,103.26 (Based on current collective bargaining agreement, starting May 1, 2026, officers with at least seven (7) years of experience )

  Benefits Package:

  • Ten (10) Vacation Days after one year
  • Four (4) Personal Days per year
  • Twelve (12) Sick Days per year
  • 10 ½ holidays per year
  • Furnished uniforms upon hire with uniform allowance thereafter
  • Police pension program
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 457 Deferred compensation programs
  • Medical and Dependent Care Savings Accounts
  • Other voluntary offerings: Life insurance for self and family, AFLAC, LTD/STD

Sworn:

• 45

Population:

• 27,000

Position Details

The City of McHenry Police Department with the approval of the Board of Police Commissioners announces the creation of an Entry Level Eligibility List for the position of Police Officer.

Application Opening Date:

Thursday, November 6, 2025

To Apply:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mchenry

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A mandatory orientation session for all qualified candidates will be held on:

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Followed by a mandatory written exam

Valid state or federal ID is required upon check in.

The City of McHenry is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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