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Police Officer (Entry Level)

Police Officer (Entry Level)

at Village Of Libertyville

Libertyville, IL

Posted: 4-17-2025

Law, Compliance, and Public Safety

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$122,160/year

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About this Career

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

Skills

Repairing, Coordination, Persuasion, Active Listening, Programming, Operations Monitoring, Installation, Speaking, Systems Evaluation, Critical Thinking, Judgment and Decision Making, Troubleshooting, Active Learning, Mathematics, Operation and Control, Science, Quality Control Analysis, Learning Strategies, Technology Design, Reading Comprehension, Monitoring, Negotiation, Systems Analysis, Time Management, Equipment Selection, Complex Problem Solving, Service Orientation, Writing, Management of Financial Resources, Management of Personnel Resources, Equipment Maintenance, Operations Analysis, Management of Material Resources, Social Perceptiveness, Instructing

Job Description

Police Officer (Entry Level) Village of Libertyville 118 West Cook Avenue, Libertyville, IL 60048 Application (applytoserve.com)
Starting Pay:
$79,027 Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations are pending. Eighteen-month probationary period Eligible for step increase to $81,471 after 6 months Eligible for step increases yearly through year seven topping out at $121,631. Then at year 10 the pay is $122,690 and at year 20 the pay is $124,607.
Benefit Package:
Vacation Sick Leave Paid holidays, personal days Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Life Insurance Pension Program 457 Plan Participation Employee Assistance Program including legal and financial resources
Wellness Program/Employee Fitness Center Education/Tuition Reimbursement Population:
21,000
Sworn Police Officers:
41 All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the
Village of Libertyville:
U.S. citizenship or legal resident of the United States; The following documents are accepted as proof of legal residency: Copy of birth certificate (
Note :
Hospital-issued birth certificates are not verifiable, and therefore cannot be accepted) Copy of Valid US Passport Copy of Social Security Card Copy of US Permanent Residency Card (Green Card) No felony convictions (
Note:
a misdemeanor or serious traffic offense may also disqualify applicants from further consideration); Valid driver's license; Possess 20/20 corrected vision; Minimum of 21 years of age by the application deadline date (May 19, 2025) ; Be
UNDER 35
years of age at the time of application and at such time as the initial eligibility list is posted, unless exempt from such age limitations as provided in Section 5/10.2 1-6 of the Fire and Police Commissioners Act; Be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. equivalent; Possess a valid POWER test card -OR- equivalent criteria as per the State standard, issued within 1 year prior to the written exam date, May 31, 2025 ; Applicants must present the POWER Test card
NO LATER
than May 31, 2025 Upon employment, the applicant will be required to sign a cost recovery agreement. A copy of the cost recovery agreement can be furnished to the applicant upon request; Pay a $45.00 non-refundable application processing fee. Mandatory Written Examination Testing Following completion of all application materials and review of minimum qualifications, successful applicants will be invited to attend the following:
Mandatory Written Examination Testing:
Saturday, May 31, 2025•
Location:
Libertyville High School 708 W. Park Ave. Libertyville, IL 60048 Time(s) to be determined: Two testing sessions (one morning and one afternoon session) may be needed based on number of applicants. To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please visit the following website: Application (applytoserve.com) The Village of Libertyville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the continuing policy of the Libertyville Police Department to afford equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability, and to conform to applicable laws and regulations. Equal opportunity encompasses all aspects of employment practices to include, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, and discipline.

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Salary

Minimum

Maximum

$121,631/yr

$122,690/yr

MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL

High school or GED