Entry-Level Police Officer

About the role

Join the Wheaton Police Department The City of Wheaton Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer. Join a professional, community-focused department serving approximately 54,000 residents in DuPage County. The Wheaton Police Department offers a professional environment with opportunities for career development and advancement based on skills, attitude, and aptitude. Our progressive approach provides officers with opportunities to expand their experience, pursue their professional goals, and build a long and fulfilling career in law enforcement.

Requirements

• Be at least 20 and under 35 years of age at the application deadline, unless exempt by state statute
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Possess a bachelor’s degree, or qualify for an applicable educational waiver
• Applicants who do not currently possess a bachelor’s degree must commit to obtaining a bachelor’s degree within 24 months of hire and complete an educational waiver request as part of the employment application.
• The education requirement is waived for service members who have completed 36 months of honorable active-duty service.
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Have corrected vision of 20/20
• Be able to pass the POWER Test at the time of hire
• Provide a DD-214, if applicable

Benefits

• 457(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• $50,000 City-paid Life Insurance
• 80 Hours of Vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Extensive Training Opportunities
• Peer Support Program
• Robust Wellness Program
• Choice of PPO or HMO Health Insurance Plan
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care FSAs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 8 Hours of Sick Leave Per Month, After 12 Months of Service
• Sick Leave Buyback
• 12 Hours of Personal Leave
• Free Uniform Dry Cleaning
• On-Duty Workouts
• Duty Weapon and All Duty Equipment is Purchased by the Police Department

Pay

Salary Starting: $80,028 (Collective bargaining agreement currently under negotiation)