Lateral Police Officer

South Barrington Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.southbarrington.org

Phone:

• 847-381-7511

Email:

• mgarrison@southbarrington.org

Application Deadline:

• NA

Salary:

• $78,090 - $117,148

  (Contract expired April 2026, in negotiations)

  Entry level Officer salary is $78,090 but based on experience the Lateral Officer Salary could be increased to $100,412.  

  Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefit package including BlueCross BlueShield Illinois healthcare plans (HMO and PPO available), Dental, and Life Insurance
  • Flexible spending account, deferred compensation plans, and an employee assistance program are also available
  • Eighty (80) hours of vacation
  • Ninety-six (96) Holiday hours banked at the beginning of each fiscal year
  • Ninety-six (96) hours of sick time annually
  • All uniforms, equipment, and body armor are provided except firearms
  • Patrol Officers work a quarterly rotating 12-hour schedule with having Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off every other weekend

Sworn:

• 25

Population:

• 5,077

Position Details

South Barrington Lateral Police Officer

South Barrington is an exceptional community, and the South Barrington Police Commission is seeking exceptional candidates to join the ranks of the Police Department. We maintain high standards and offer the opportunity to be part of a professional organization dedicated to serving the community with honor, integrity, and respect in every situation.

South Barrington is home to several notable destinations, including The Arboretum Lifestyle Shopping Center, a 24-screen AMC Theatre, and Willow Creek Community Church, one of the largest congregations in the United States. The community is also home to Goebbert’s Farm and Garden Center, which hosts its popular Fall Festival each year, attracting thousands of visitors and serving as a cherished family tradition. These attractions contribute to a vibrant community that keeps our department actively engaged in service.

The South Barrington Police Department currently consists of 20 full-time police officers, 5 part-time officers, two full-time records clerks, and one full-time administrative assistant. The Village serves a population of 5,077 residents within approximately eight square miles and operates as a home-rule community.

Village ordinance requires that applicants be a certified police officers in good standing, as recognized by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board under Section 8.1 of the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705/8.1), and must meet the following additional requirements:

• Currently working as a full-time police officer for an Illinois law enforcement agency; or
• Retired as a full-time officer from an Illinois law enforcement agency; or
• Laid off as a full-time officer from an Illinois law enforcement agency 

Requirements:

• At least 21 years old
• United States citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid driver's license
• At least two (2) years of experience as a full-time sworn, certified law enforcement officer with an Illinois law enforcement agency
• State of Illinois certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

Application packets are available at:

www.southbarrington.org

OR

At:

South Barrington Police Department

30 South Barrington Road

South Barrington, IL 60010

(Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

The application packet consists of a Village of South Barrington Employment Application form and an Authorization to Release Information form. 

Please apply with the following documents to receive consideration:

Please deliver your completed application packet to the attention of:

Michael Garrison, Chief of Police

South Barrington Police Department

30 South Barrington Road

South Barrington, IL 60010

mgarrison@southbarrington.org

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