Lateral Police Officer

Mount Prospect Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.joinmppd.org

Phone:

• 847-818-5235

Fax:

• 847-392-1070

Email:

• lschillinger@mountprospect.org

Application Deadline:

• NA

Salary:

• Starting: $90,355 - $112,945 DOQ (as of 1/1/2025)

  Top Salary: $122,523

  ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION OPPORTUNITIES:

  • COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PAY: $500/YEAR
  • SPECIALTY PAY
  • Investigator - $3,300
  • Evidence Technician - $1000
  • Foreign Language Interpreter - $650
  • Field Youth Officer - $650
  • Drone Operator - $650
  • Accident Investigator - $650
  • Range Officer - $450
  • Fire/Arson Investigator - $650
  • Police Training Officer - $1,000
  • Truck Enforcement Officer - $450
  • Drug Recognition Expert Officer - $650
  • LONGEVITY PAY ANNUALLY AFTER 5 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH THE MPPD.
  • UNIFORM ALLOWANCE YEARLY - Note: Upon hire, employees will receive their first two (2) years of uniform allowance. Thereafter, it is paid according to the union contract. Currently, $850 annually. 

  BENEFITS:

  • INSURANCE PROGRAM - Several excellent program options of health and insurance currently exist in the Village of Mount Prospect. A life insurance policy is provided equivalent to the officer's current base salary rate with an option for the employee to purchase up to an additional $300,000 at excellent rates.
  • PENSION PLAN FOR POLICE OFFICERS BENEFIT TIME (PAID TIME OFF)
  • 5/2-5/3 WORK SCHEDULE (DAYS AND AFTERNOONS), 5/3 WORK SCHEDULE (MIDNIGHTS)
  • VACATION PROGRAM
  • Up to 6 months of service – 40 hours
  • 6 months to 1 year – 40 hours
  • 1 year to 5 years – 80 hours
  • 23 days paid vacation after (20 + years)
  • PERSONAL TIME - 6 personal days off per year with pay
  • HOLIDAYS - 8 automatically paid holidays (If worked, an additional 4 hours premium pay)
  • SICK LEAVE - Employees earn 1 day per month and may accumulate up to 96 days.
  • BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - 3 days leave with pay are available upon the death of anyone in the immediate family.

Sworn:

• 92

Population:

• 56,852

Position Details

The mission of the Mount Prospect Police Department is to safeguard the Constitutional rights of all individuals, fostering a safer community through collaborative partnerships. We are committed to treating every person with dignity and respect, recognizing that service is a privilege and a catalyst for positive change. As a modern, highly trained, and forward-thinking department, we strive to build trust and strengthen the bonds within our community.

Applications and additional information available online at:

www.joinmppd.org

Completed Applications, Cover Letters, and Resumes can be e-mailed to:

lateral@mountprospect.org

OR

Mailed to:

Mount Prospect Police Department

Attn: Lisa Schillinger

911 E. Kensington Road

Mount Prospect, IL 60056

For more information, contact:

Lisa Schillinger

lschillinger@mountprospect.org

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