Police Officer - Entry Level

Brookfield Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• brookfieldil.gov/departments/police

Application Deadline:

• 04/27/26

Salary:

• Starting: $77,559 (not including guaranteed holiday pay or other overtime)

  Top Salary: $114,900 (not including guaranteed holiday pay or other overtime)

  These wages are guaranteed through 2026 under our current union contract. A new contract will be negotiated soon for 2027 and beyond, and additional pay increases are expected as part of that process.

  Schedule:

  • 12-Hour Permanent Patrol Shift Schedule (every other weekend off) 

  Benefits:

  • Generous Tuition Reimbursement
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • 2 weeks Vacation (3 weeks after 5 years)
  • 2 Personal Demand Days
  • 96 hours of Sick Leave annually
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Compensatory time and overtime pay offered
  • Officer in Charge (OIC) and Field Training Officer (FTO) compensation

  What We Offer:

  • Approved GI Bill on-the-job training program
  • The Brookfield Police Department provides all uniforms and bullet proof vest. Equipment reimbursement $225 annually.
  • Excellent Benefits:
  • 13.5 holidays
  • Uniform allowance
  • Visible tattoos permitted within department policy parameters [no head, face, neck, hand/finger tattoos]
  • Facial hair - mustaches, sideburns, goatees and beards permitted within department policy parameters 
  • No residency or living radius requirement (must only reside in Illinois)
  • Department commitment and focus on Officer training and mental health/wellness

  Career Opportunities:

  • K9
  • Investigations Division
  • Drone Operator
  • Bike Patrol
  • Accident Reconstruction
  • NIPAS Emergency Services Team (SWAT)
  • Evidence Technician (ET)
  • Juvenile Officer
  • Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
  • Range Officer
  • Major Crime Assistance Task (MCAT) Force Teams
  • Truck Enforcement
  • Ongoing Professional Education
  • Promotions in Rank
  • Great Community Engagement

Sworn:

• 31

Population:

• 19,476

Position Details

2 Vacancies

To apply today please visit:

Testing Deadline:

April 27, 2026

Requirements:

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