Lateral Police Officer

About the Role

The Grant Park Police Department is seeking qualified candidates who possess strong moral and ethical qualities both in their personal and professional lives. Successful candidates shall have a strong desire to serve the public with honor, pride and distinction.

Requirements

• United States citizen
• At least 21 years of age (at time of appointment)
• Possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license
• Possess strong moral and ethical standards; personally and professionally

Pay

• Starting: $62,358.40 as of May 1, 2026
• $64,230.40 as of May 1, 2027

Benefits

• Initial uniforms and equipment provided
• Sick time buy back annual option up to 80 hours paid out in December
• $0.75 per hour for overnight (B) shift
• Twelve paid holidays
• Five annual personal days
• Annual Vacation Time Off: 1 week after 90 Days, 2 weeks 1 through 4 years, 3 weeks 5 through 9 years, 4 weeks 10 through 14 years, 5 weeks 15th year and above
• Ability to accrue compensatory time off
• Sick time (8 hours per month)
• 12-hour shifts every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off
• Blue Cross Blue Shield health care PPO or HMO plans
• Health Insurance opt out incentive $800.00 monthly
• Dental and Vision insurance available
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Police pension (IMRF)
• No residency requirements
• Well-groomed beards allowed
• Frequent training in-house and outside training units and conferences

Community Engagement

• Christmas "Shop with a Cop" event
• Numerous other community events

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Population: 1,300

Sworn Officers: 5