Police Officer

Village of Berkeley

c/o COPS and FIRE Testing Service

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.copsandfiretesting.com

Phone:

• 847-310-2677

Application Deadline:

• 11/25/26
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Current Base Salary: $76,766.82 - $110,735.32

  Education Stipends: Up to $3,600/year

  Specialty Stipends: Up to $1,800/year

  Current Contract: The collective bargaining agreement expires April 30, 2027

  Upcoming Negotiations: Contract negotiations are expected to begin in early 2027 for a new agreement effective May 1, 2027

  Stipends Added to Base Salary:

  • Associate’s Degree: $1,200 annually
  • Bachelor’s Degree: $2,400 annually
  • Master’s Degree: $3,600 annually
  • Detective Assignment: $1,800 annually
  • Neighborhood Watch Liaison: $1,800 annually
  • Juvenile Officer Assignment: $1,800 annually
  • Uniform Allowance: $900 annually, paid by check. Amount is subject to change based on contract negotiations.
  • Holiday Pay: $3,543.08 annually. The new-hire rate increases with annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs). Holiday pay is pensionable.

  Benefits, Schedule & Career Opportunities:

  • 12-Hour Shifts: Every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off.
  • Health Insurance: HMO/PPO plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield.
  • Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Allows officers to budget and save for eligible medical expenses incurred throughout the year.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Vacation: Based on years of service, with 80 hours available after one year of service.
  • Personal Time: 36 hours annually.
  • Compensatory Time: Accrual of compensatory time.
  • Sick Leave: Subject to the contract's limitations of four (4) occurrences or sixty (60) days within any consecutive 365-day period.
  • Police Pension: Full-time sworn peace officers working 40 or more hours per week are eligible to participate in the police Article 3 pension system. Employee contributions are 9.91%. The pension fund is currently funded at 73.02%.
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan: Available to eligible participants.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Wellness Incentive: 20 hours of paid time at the officer's hourly rate.
  • On-Duty Personal Property Damage Reimbursement: Reimbursement for qualifying damage to personal property sustained while on duty.
  • Technology & Innovation: Departmental emphasis on modern technology, innovative policing strategies, and operational efficiency.

  Specialized Unit & Career Opportunities:

  Berkeley Police Department offers opportunities for officers to pursue specialized assignments, advanced training, and career development in a variety of areas, including:

  • WESTAF – Detectives: West Suburban Major Crime Taskforce
  • WESTAF – Forensics: West Suburban Major Crime Taskforce
  • W.E.D.G.E.: West Suburban Enhanced Drug & Gang Enforcement
  • WSSRT: West Suburban Special Response Team
  • FBI Task Force Officer
  • HIDTA Undercover Narcotics Task Force Officer
  • Crime Suppression Unit: Plainclothes tactical anti-crime unit
  • Multi-Jurisdictional Saturation Team
  • Drone Operator
  • Field Training Officer (FTO)
  • Juvenile Officer
  • Detective
  • Officer in Charge (OIC)
  • Evidence Technician
  • Breath Analysis Operator

Sworn:

• 23

Population:

• 5,400

Position Details

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the Village of Berkeley is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

Testing is being conducted an immediate opening to establish a new Eligibility List for anticipated future hiring.

The Berkeley Police Department is a forward thinking and progressive department that offers many opportunities and incentives.  Personnel are equipped with the latest tools and technology to assist officers in providing professional and quality service to the community.

Applications are available at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

Applications will be available online until 2:00 PM 11/25/26

(there is no fee for this application) 

The Application deadline is:

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Please note:  This is not a postmark date

All applications must be returned to the office of:

COPS and FIRE Testing Service

Attn: Berkeley PD

1251 Plum Grove Road, Suite 160

Schaumburg, IL 60173

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Citizenship:  Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Driver's License:  Must possess a valid Drive's License.
• Age requirement:  Applicants must have attained their 21st Birthday by 11/25/26. Must be under the age of 35 at the last date for filing applications (11/25/26) AND when the Final Eligibility Register is posted, unless exempt by State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6.   
• Education:  Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement.
• FOID Card: Must possess a valid Illinois Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card.
• Character:  Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral character as described in State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6.  Must not have committed any felony, certain misdemeanors, or crimes involving moral turpitude and be of good moral character pursuant to 50 ILCS 705/6.  Certain misdemeanor convictions or serious traffic offences may also disqualify applicant from consideration.
• Language: Must be able to comprehend the English language both spoken and written
• Residence:  At this time there is no stated requirement for residency declared by the Village of Berkeley.
• Testing:  Must be able to successfully complete all phases of testing. 

All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.

Additional information will be provided in the packet which can be downloaded at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

Applicants must attend the mandatory test date:

Saturday, December 12, 2026

Check-in: 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM (doors close at 9:00 AM)

Orientation: 9:00 AM

Written Exam immediately following

Location:

Berkeley Village Hall

5819 Electric Avenue

Berkeley, Il 60163

All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Berkeley which is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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