Police Officer (Lateral)

Village of Carpentersville

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.cville.org

Phone:

• 224-293-1671 (Deputy Chief Poulos)

Email:

• hr@cville.org

Application Deadline:

• Until Filled (Applications will be considered as they are received)

Salary:

• $75,319 - $115,011

  Salary negotiable depending on experience and qualifications

  *Contract negotiations are ongoing. The current contract expired at the end of 2025.*

  Benefits:

  • Patrol officers work 8.5-hour days; 5 on 2 off, 5 on 3 off work schedule.
  • Annual shift bid by seniority.
  • Carpentersville Police Officers who meet established educational requirements will receive approximately 5% increase to the base pay rate.
  • 8 paid holidays
  • 4 personal days
  • 1 floating holiday
  • BCBS Insurance (with Outcome-based Incentive Wellness Program)
  • HMO
  • PPO
  • HDHS
  • Insurance opt-out plan available
  • Longevity Pay ($50/yr of service up to 20 years)
  • Furnished uniforms and equipment

Sworn:

• 62

Population:

• 38,921

Position Details

DEPARTMENT:

Police Department

STATUS:

Full-time, non-exempt

UNION:

Metropolitan Alliance of Police #378

APPLICATION:

Application instructions found on:

https://cville.org/jobs.aspx

OR

Applications available in the Human Resources Department at:

Village Hall

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Police Officer is responsible for safeguarding lives and property through the enforcement of laws and local ordinances, with the goal of maintaining peace and order within the Village of Carpentersville. Officers are entrusted with significant discretion in responding to both emergency and non-emergency situations, engaging in proactive community problem-solving efforts, and coordinating appropriate police actions across a wide range of circumstances.

The Carpentersville Police Department is made up of several sub-divisions, including:

• Patrol
• Detectives
• Special Operations
• K9
• Evidence
• Police Records
• Social Services 

Special assignment opportunities include:

• Detective
• Community engagement
• School resource officer
• Special operations
• K9
• NIPAS
• ILEAS
• Honor guard
• Bike unit 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Police Officers must:
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Have a valid driver's license
• Be at least 21 years of age
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Lateral applicants must be previously employed full-time sworn officers who are currently certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB), or certified in another state with credentials recognized by Illinois. Applicants holding part-time certification through ILETSB may be considered for hire on the condition that they successfully complete the required training to obtain full-time ILETSB certification.
• Candidates are required to pass an extensive background check.
• The candidate must demonstrate sound judgment, along with a strong commitment to honesty and integrity.

The Village of Carpentersville is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

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