Lateral Police Officer

Salary: $80,613.00 – $120,841.00 Annually

Position Summary:

The City of Geneva Police Department is now accepting applications for lateral-entry Police Officers. If you are an experienced law enforcement professional seeking to join a supportive, professional department, we invite you to apply.

Officers with the Geneva Police Department are part of a highly professional, community-focused agency that is dedicated to protecting a vibrant community along the Fox River. With a mission grounded in integrity and service, our department uses modern law enforcement practices and technology to foster strong partnerships with residents, local businesses, and public service organizations. Geneva itself is not only scenic and family-oriented but also culturally rich, making it an ideal environment for officers who want to make a real impact and grow their career in a trusted, collaborative, and forward-thinking community.

Essential Functions:

• All functions associated with sworn public safety operations.

Requirements:

• Certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License
• Over the age of 21 and under the age of 65
• A legal citizen of the United States, or legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law, or an individual whose immigration action has been deferred through the DACA process, subject to all requirements and limitations of other applicants and the authorization under federal law to obtain, carry, purchase, and possess a firearm
• Status as a full-time sworn police officer for a municipal, county, university, or state law enforcement agency for one year after completion of a probationary period or otherwise equaling two years total
• Must be in good standing in the law enforcement agency in which the person serves, served, or was laid off due to budgetary restraints
• Possess substantially equivalent skills and abilities as a City of Geneva Police Officer who has completed the probationary period, as determined by the City
• Possess an associate degree or 60-semester hours of credit from an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education
• Reside within 25 miles of the corporate limits of the City (as measured by straight-line distances), from and after any applicable introductory period. The City’s residency map can be found on our website.
• Must successfully complete such examinations as the Fire & Police Commission deems necessary to determine fitness for duty as a police officer. including an oral interview, comprehensive background and employment check, and post-offer polygraph, psychological and physical examination and drug screening.