Police Officer

Wilmette Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.wilmette.gov

Phone:

• 847-853-7549

Email:

• janowiake@wilmette.com

Application Deadline:

• 02/09/26
• @ 12:00 PM

Salary:

• 2026 Range: $93,156 - $128,545

  The Village offers an excellent benefits package that includes:

  • Police Pension Fund
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Voluntary participation in a deferred compensation program (457 plan) 

  Additional benefits include:

  • Vacation days
  • Holiday time
  • Overtime
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Sick leave
  • Employee assistance program

Sworn:

• 48

Population:

• 28,000

Position Details

NOW HIRING

Entry Level Police Officers

Application Deadline:

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM

How to Apply: 

• Free applications available on our website at https://wilmette.gov/Recruitment
• Submit application and all required documentation by Monday, February 9, 2026 at 12:00PM
• You may complete the form electronically and e-mail a saved copy to

policerecruitment@wilmette.com OR

Print and mail OR

Deliver the form to:

Wilmette Police Department

710 Ridge Road

Wilmette, IL 60091

For questions, please contact Management Assistant Emily Janowiak at:

janowiake@wilmette.com

OR

847-853-7549

Entry Level Requirements:

• Citizen of the U.S. or legally authorized to work in the United States
• At least 21 and under 35 years of age
• At the time of filing the application, each entry-level candidate shall have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university, or a candidate may be placed on the eligible register and ultimately hired by the Village, prior to receipt of a bachelor’s degree, when an internship for credits can be completed at the police academy and such internship is the only remaining credits needed to achieve and obtain a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position of a police officer.
• Possess a valid POWER Card or be able to complete a job-related physical ability test at the time of application.

Testing Information for Entry Level (In-person and Virtual testing options available):

Entry Level Applicants must attend one of the following testing sessions:

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