SALARY & BENEFITS

$99,946-$126,464 (Lateral Entry)
$15,000 Hiring Incentive offered to eligible Lateral Officers – Terms and conditions apply.
Certified Officers may be hired up to $116,921, based on certification and years of prior law enforcement experience.
8 Hour Shifts
9 Days Off Monthly w/ Day Off Schedule Picks
Special Detail Opportunities pay rate to $91.20
Competitive Medical and Dental Insurance
80 hours of Vacation after one year
Retirement Pension through Village

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a full-time Sworn Police Officer in good standing that is certified or have the ability to be certified by Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and served as a Sworn Police Officer for a period of 2 years or more without a break in service of six months or more.
U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one of the following:
- Minimum sixty (60) college semester hours from an accredited institution by the application date, or
- Two (2) years of active military service with an Honorable Discharge by the application date;
Must possess or be eligible to possess before hire, a valid FOID card
Possess a valid Driver’s License
Proof of completion of the Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) test with an attainment date less than twelve months prior to the date of application or complete a physical agility test administered by the Skokie Police Department
Correctable vision to 20 / 20 and the ability to distinguish colors
No Residency Requirement
Enter into an “Authorization for Release of Personal Information Agreement”, and an “Abstinence from Tobacco Products Agreement”
Visible tattoos are now permitted with some restrictions

LATERAL ENTRY POLICE OFFICER PROCESS

Village of Skokie

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