Experienced Police Officer

Job Responsibilities

Police Officers protect life and property by enforcing all city ordinances, and the laws and regulations of the State of Illinois. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performing special details and specific assignments.
• Patrolling city streets and businesses.
• Assisting fellow officers and other agencies.
• Responding to the needs of the general public by performing investigations, problem-solving, following up on leads, obtaining evidence, and deterring criminal activity within the community.
• Compiling reports, preparing cases for trial and appearing in court, and maintaining records for proper documentation.

Required Qualifications

• U. S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States (must meet I-9 requirements).
• Valid Driver's License.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Applicant must be 21 years of age by the date of hire.
• Completion of probationary period as a police officer in the United States.
• Must be in good standing with the current department and/or left previous department(s) in good standing.
• Must have substantially equivalent skills and abilities as a City of Champaign post-probationary officer, as determined by the Chief of Police.

Health Insurance

• The City of Champaign offers a robust PPO Select Network plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois with a $500 individual and $1,000 family deductible.
• Regular full-time Fraternal Order of Police employees pay $35 of the employee health insurance premium per month and 50 percent of the premium for dependent(s) for the 2026/2027 plan year.
• Premiums for employee only and dependent coverage may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City’s Section 125 plan.
• Health insurance coverage begins on the date of hire and ends on the employee’s last day of work at the City.

Labor Agreement

• This position is covered under the City of Champaign Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Bargaining Unit labor agreement.

Union Dues

• The FOP union establishes regularly monthly dues which are collected by the City through payroll deduction on behalf of the union. Dues are currently $54.00.

Residency Incentive and Stipend

• The City offers a one-time Residency Incentive Reimbursement of $10,000 to FOP employees who establish residency or relocate within the City of Champaign.
• Officers whose primary, full-time residence is located within the City of Champaign shall receive a residency stipend in the amount of $7,000 annually, to be paid on the first payroll in May each year to cover the previous 12 months (May through April).

Law Enforcement Experience

• Please indicate the type of law enforcement activities in which you have experience. Select all that apply.
• If you indicated 'Other' in the previous question, please provide details.
• Was This Experience Full-Time, Part-Time, or Reserves?
• Please provide details of your current or most recent law enforcement experiences and duties. Please be thorough and include common daily activities.
• Are you a sworn law enforcement officer?
• Are you a full-time officer with your current agency?
• Are you considered probationary status with your current agency?
• How long was your current or most recent agency's probationary period?
• Indicate your current or most recent department size.
• Please detail the level of your law enforcement training. Include length of basic academy training, length of field training, and any specialized training that should be considered.
• What is the name and address of the police academy you attended?
• How many hours was the police academy you attended?
• Did you attend a part-time/transitional police academy or a full-time police academy?