Police Officer

Sycamore Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• cityofsycamore.com

Email:

• Kgriffey@cityofsycamore.com

Application Deadline:

• 02/17/26

Salary:

• $77,349 - $106,405

  Benefit Information:

  • 12 vacation days after the first year (certified officers awarded 12 vacation days upon hire)
  • 108 Holiday Comp Hours Annually / 10 Recognized Holidays
  • 9 Sick leave days per year
  • 12-hour patrol shifts with every other weekend off on a 3-day weekend
  • Excellent Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
  • Career Service Bonus ($300-$1,800)
  • Education Incentives ($1,200 - $2,400)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Deferred Compensation Plans available
  • Downstate Police Pension Fund
  • Firearm, Ballistic vest, and all uniforms provided
  • Collective Bargaining Agreement with FOP 

Sworn:

• 34

Population:

• 18,913

Position Details

The Sycamore Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer.

Entry Level Candidates are required to complete NTN’s Frontline National exam and Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) between 12:01 a.m. on December 19, 2025, and 11:59 p.m. on February 17, 2026.

Certified Police Officers are not required to test and may apply directly at:

www.cityofsycamore.com/employment

All required documents must be uploaded to your NTN by February 27, 2026. The exams may be accessed through your candidate account.

The Sycamore Police Department receives tremendous support from our residents, the City Council, and the City Administration. We enjoy excellent relationships with all area law enforcement partners and the State’s Attorney’s Office. Professional experienced police officers looking to work in team environment, with excellent equipment, many training opportunities, and be a welcomed by our citizens are encouraged to apply or contact us regarding current opportunities!

Department Contact:

Kate Griffey   

Kgriffey@cityofsycamore.com

Department Overview:

The Sycamore Police Department consists of 34 sworn officers from two divisions, Operations and Support Services. Authorized staffing includes: a Chief of Police, 2 Deputy Chiefs, 7 sergeants, 18 patrol officers on 12-hour shifts, 2 detectives, and 2 School Resource Officers. In 2022, Sycamore PD logged 24,234 incidents including 8,329 calls for service. The Sycamore Police Department is an accredited agency that strives to employ quality people to provide professional policing to a supportive community. We are looking for individuals with a strong work ethic who are committed to a community-oriented approach to policing.

City Information:

The City of Sycamore is located 60 miles west of Chicago and 30 miles southeast of Rockford. The City encompasses approximately 10 square miles and is the county seat of DeKalb County. Sycamore has a vibrant downtown business district, a stretch of historic homes, and continued growth in housing starts. Sycamore hosts over 25 special events including an annual car show, street dances, food festivals, and PumpkinFest which draws tens of thousands during a weeklong festival culminating in a 10K run and parade.

Job Requirements:

For the application to be complete, all documents must be received no later than February 27, 2026.

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