Police Officer (New & Lateral)

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.dupageforest.org

Phone:

• 630-933-7682

Email:

• foresthr@dupageforest.org

Application Deadline:

• 07/30/26

Salary:

• Starting:

  • New Officer Starting Rate: $33.94 - $36.77/hour
  • Lateral Officer Starting Rate: $33.94 - $39.59/hour 
  
  

  Current displayed rates are for 2026 calendar year.

  This position is governed by a Collective Bargaining agreement.

  For more information on the agreement please see: https://www.dupageforest.org/about-us/transparency-portal#employment-agreements

  Benefits Package:

  • Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension program, SLEP Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
  • Life Insurance
  • Deferred Compensation options
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Uniform and equipment provided
  • Afternoon shift operates on 10-hour shifts
  • No Overnight Shifts
  • Assigned patrol car may be authorized to be driven home after duty hours

Sworn:

• 22

Population:

• 940,000

Position Details

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is seeking individuals for the Police Officer role to ensure public safety, preserve natural resources and protect District facilities.

This role is a great opportunity to join a supportive team dedicated to enforcing applicable state laws and District ordinances while playing a critical role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for all visitors while upholding the District's conservation mission.

About the Role:

• We are looking for an individual with demonstrated sound judgment, communication and leadership skills with interest in conservation.
• This role enforces patrols district property, enforces applicable local, state and federal laws, responds to emergency calls, investigates crimes, accidents and suspicious activity.
• Officers engage with the public to promote compliance and support community-oriented policing efforts to maintain a safe, secure environment.
• This position is based out of district headquarters in Wheaton, IL and works in a variety of different settings and will require travel throughout DuPage County. 

Apply Today:

Follow the link to apply directly and be considered for the position:

https://dupageforest.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1754347

Additional information about the position and job duties can be found in the attached job description on the website.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is an equal opportunity employer.

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