Lateral Certified Police Officer

About the Village of Schaumburg

The village employs approximately 600 employees in 12 departments, including police, fire, engineering and public works, communications, community development, cultural services, economic development, finance, general government, human resources, information technology, and transportation. Our employees work to serve the residents and strive to make Schaumburg the best community it can be.

Qualifications

• A U.S. Citizen
• A valid driver's license
• A minimum age of twenty-one (21) years or as otherwise allowed by state law, but must not have reached their 40th birthday. Qualified applicants shall meet the age requirements at the time of application submittal (i.e. a 20 year old will not be eligible until their 21st birthday).
• A certified full-time sworn law enforcement officer with two (2) or more years of full-time law enforcement experience.
• Certified law enforcement officers in another state must meet the conditions of reciprocity as regulated by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) and must have been employed as a full-time law enforcement officer in good standing for at least 12 months preceding the application.
• An associate’s degree in any field or three (3) or more years of full-time military experience with an honorable discharge.
• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.

Benefits

The Village of Schaumburg has a competitive benefit package with coverage that begins on the first day of employment and includes: flexible benefit Section 125 plan including health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a retirement plan through the Police Pension Fund. The Village also provides paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, tuition reimbursement, succession development, and more.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $80,472.00 - $118,782.00. This position is represented by a union; you may refer to the Metropolitan Alliance of Police Schaumburg Chapter No. 195 collective bargaining agreement available on our website.

Schedule

Assignments may include work at the police department on special tasks, which call upon experience as a uniformed patrol officer. Assignments are general and special instructions are received from a superior officer who revises work methods and results through reports, personal inspection and discussion.

Selection Process

The candidate screening process may consist of an application review, skills testing, employability assessment, interviews, and other job-related testing or verifications. Chosen candidates will be subject to background checks and a criminal history investigation. Candidates hired will need to successfully complete the post-offer qualifying pre-employment medical examination and drug screen (including cannabis).