Lateral Entry Police Officer

About the role

The Burr Ridge Police Department is currently accepting applications for Lateral Entry Police Officers. The department consists of 34 full‑time employees, 30 of whom are sworn officers including a Chief, two Deputy Chiefs, and five Sergeants. Officers enjoy working twelve‑hour shifts and participating in extensive levels of training. The department also offers a variety of specialty positions such as Investigations, Firearms Instructor, Field Training Officer, Evidence Technician, Bike Patrol, School Resource Officer, Drone Operator, and temporary assignments to the Drug Unit. Burr Ridge is a member of the Metropolitan Emergency Response and Investigative Team (MERIT), which provides additional specialty assignments including Metro SWAT, Major Crimes, Public Integrity Unit, Major Crash Reconstruction, Crime Scene Forensics, Digital Forensics, Crisis Negotiations, K9 Response, Incident Management Assistance Team, and Drone Teams. The Village of Burr Ridge is located approximately 20 miles southwest of Chicago, with a population of 11,192 and an area of 7.332 square miles.

Requirements

• Age: Must be at least 21 years old, and under 35 at the time of application. Exemptions for military or prior police experience as permitted by law.
• Citizenship Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• High School Grad/GED: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED).
• Valid ILLINOIS Driver's License: Yes.
• Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes.
• Additional Requirements: At least two years of experience as a full‑time sworn, certified law enforcement officer with an Illinois law enforcement agency (part‑time certification does not meet this requirement), or be qualified to take the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board “Out of State Reciprocity” exam.
• Must have no felony convictions.

Benefits

• Longevity pay
• Police pension
• Blue Cross Blue Shield healthcare plans – HMO and PPO
• Dental, vision, and life Insurance
• Sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid personal time
• 8 Paid Holidays (you have the option of using this time anytime throughout the year or being paid out in part or in full)
• Uniform, body armor and equipment provided
• Clothing Allowance
• Tuition reimbursement

Pay

Salary starting: up to $125,368 based on current salary and years of experience.

Schedule

Officers work twelve‑hour shifts.