Entry Level Police Officer

Campton Hills Police Department
40W270 LaFox Road
Campton Hills, IL 60175
camptonhills.illinois.gov
Phone: 630-524-6262 | Fax: 630-584-7890
Email: jlevand@camptonhills.illinois.gov

About the role

The Campton Hills Police Department is seeking diverse, committed, and professional officers to provide the highest level of service to residents, businesses, and visitors. The Village of Campton Hills is a semi-rural community with a population of 11,131 located in Kane County, 50 miles west of Chicago. Campton Hills has been named one of Illinois' Safest Cities each year by numerous outlets, including 2026. The residents value their abundance of open space, excellent schools, recreation areas, and community spirit.

The Village covers 19 square miles and 101 miles of roadway with future development anticipated. Residents enjoy a downtown area with unique restaurants, shops, and amenities, while being only a few minutes from major retail and entertainment venues. Campton Hills is committed to upholding a high quality of life while honoring its rural heritage and is one of the most desired communities to call home.

Enjoy working in a community where the police department is respected and valued by the community and Village Board. The department is committed to strong culture and morale, offering bonuses, member recognition, uniform flexibility, new equipment, appreciation events, a Health & Wellness Program, and advancement opportunities.

Specialty assignments include:

• Detective
• Too Good For Drugs Officer
• Major Crime Task Force (KCMCTF)
• Kane County Accident Reconstruction Team (KCART)
• Drone pilot(s)
• Truck Enforcement
• ILEAS Sworn 10 (Full-time); 4 (Part-time)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Twenty-one years of age or older
• Must be a citizen of the United States or legally able to work in the United States
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• POWER Card (must be valid)
• Valid FOID Card
• Must participate in and successfully complete all stages of the testing process, which may include but is not limited to:
  • Orientation and Written Test
  • Oral Interview
  • Extensive background investigation
  • Credit Check
  • After conditional offer of employment: Final Interview, Medical, Post-offer psychological and drug test
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors, as defined by statute

Benefits

• No residency requirements
• Downstate Police Pension Program
• HMO or PPO Health, dental, and vision insurance with low contribution
• $1,500 uniform allowance paid out yearly
• 12 paid holidays for each full-time officer; additional 18 hours paid if holiday is worked
• 20 hours MTO (vacation) per month
• All uniforms/equipment provided (except firearm)
• Two raises per year: step raise and cost-of-living raise
• Yearly performance bonus
• No-cost Health & Wellness Program

Pay

Starting salary: $76,920