Experienced/ Lateral Police Officer

Gurnee, IL
Gurnee Police Department

Salary: $88,885 – $126,051

Position Summary:
The mission of the Gurnee Police Department is to defend the lives, rights, and quality of life of all the residents and visitors we serve with honor and integrity.
Requirements:

  • State of Illinois full time Law Enforcement Officer certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) with no more than forty (40) hours of training required for recertification OR
  • Out of State (reciprocity) candidates: completion of an out-of-state Basic Police Officer Training program which can be transferred and accepted by the ILETSB. For a conditional waiver of Illinois basic law enforcement training and reciprocity with the Illinois Law Enforcement Standards Training Board (ILESTB) you must pass all requirements, including but not limited to: mandatory firearms training; Illinois Law for Police Course; and equivalency exam within six (6) months of hire. IL Certified Officers may also be subject to additional ILESTB training waiver requirements if hired with a new agency.
  • Experience – must be currently employed as a full time Police Officer in good standing with the respective law enforcement agency; possess substantially equivalent skills and abilities as expected of a Gurnee Police Officer who is successfully completing or has completed their probationary period, as determined by the Department.
  • Must demonstrate ability to pass the Illinois Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER Test) upon department request prior to hire.
  • United States citizen or Naturalized citizen; graduation from high school / GED; valid driver’s license.

https://www.gurnee.il.us/government/departments/human-resources/employment/lateral-police-officer-recruitment