Lateral Police Officer

Arlington Heights Police Department
200 E. Sigwalt Street
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

6 vacancies – continuous/rolling acceptance for certified lateral police officers.

Pay

Starting: up to $114,265
Top base: $127,334

Schedule

5 on / 3 off

Benefits

• Uniform and equipment provided
• Specialty assignments available
• No residency requirement
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• On-duty physical fitness program

Requirements

• PST Personal History Statement required within 7 days of passing required exam(s)
• Minimum age: 21
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law and legally authorized to possess a firearm
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• No felony convictions or disqualifying misdemeanors
• Ability to read, speak, and write English
• Vision correctable to 20/20
• High school diploma or equivalent and one of the following:
  • Associate’s degree, or
  • 60+ credit hours toward a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. Department of Education–accredited institution, or
  • 24 months of honorable active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, or
  • 180 days of active duty in combat recognized by the Department of Defense
• Basic Law Enforcement Academy certification
• Currently employed by a law enforcement agency in good standing (probationary officers eligible)
• Must have completed the Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Course as prescribed by ILETSB or be able to secure a training waiver from ILETSB upon hire