Police Officer - Lateral

Salary: $83,480.47 - $97,630.80Shift Schedule: 12 hour patrol shifts, with every other weekend offSworn: 30Population: $13,500Job SummaryPolice Officers adhere to the Mission & Value Statements, conduct preventive patrol and general policing functions to protect the health, safety and welfare of lives and property within the Village. Officers provide initial response to emergency & non-emergency service requests, traffic enforcement, makes arrests when necessary, investigate complaints, document investigation findings, enforce laws and ordinances, complete reports, community relations and provide a wide range of public service activities. Police Officers are assigned to a specific shift and report directly to their assigned Sergeant. Performs other related duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsHas two years of experience as a full-time sworn law enforcement officer within the three years preceding the date of application - State of Illinois certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement).Must be at least 23 years old.Must be a United States citizen.Must have a valid driver's license.Must have a high school diploma or GED.No felony convictions.No residency requirement.Employee BenefitsCompensatory time, 80 hour cap, carry over year to year.Ten (10) holidays and four (4) floating holidays.Twelve (12) sick days annually.Vacation dayFive (5) year body armor replacement.$775 yearly uniform replacement.Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplemental insurance.Court pay (paid for 3 hour minimum)Longevity pay (annually) - after ten years of employment.Education pay (annually)Tuition reimbursement.Hiring ProcessOral interviews.Provide proof of licenses, certifications and education.Background investigation.Polygraph, psychological, medical and physical examination.Drug and alcohol screeningThe Village of Richton Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Apply Online

Created: 2026-04-13