Lateral Police Officer

About the Role

The Justice Police Department serves a population of 12,600 and offers numerous specialty assignments and multi-jurisdictional task force opportunities, including:

• DARE Officer
• Investigations
• SWAT
• Evidence Technician
• Field Training Officer
• South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force
• 5th District SWAT team
• ILEAS Mobile Force Team
• Suburban Major Accident Reconstruction Team

We provide many opportunities for growth and training.

Responsibilities

• Full-time sworn police officer duties
• Rotating 12-hour shifts (0700-1900 and 1900-0700)
• Locked rotating days off with 3-day weekends (shifts rotate every 84 days)

Permanent shifts are a possibility.

Requirements

• No felony convictions and must be of good moral character (misdemeanor or serious traffic offense may disqualify applicants)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid FOID card
• High school graduate or possess a G.E.D. equivalent
• Certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board as a full-time sworn police officer
• At least 12 months of uninterrupted, full-time service in good standing within the last 36 months, or at least 24 months of consistent part-time service in good standing with one or more recognized Illinois police agencies
• Completion of Illinois Basic Law Enforcement Academy Training

Pay

• Starting (January 2026): $72,963 (Officers who meet qualifications with part-time status)
• Officers with at least one year of experience start between $79,798 (Step 1) and $95,025 (Step 5), based on experience
• Top out: $105,274 (Step 6)

Benefits

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Insurance (HMO & PPO), with employees contributing 20% of the premium
• Vision insurance plans available
• Life insurance provided by the Village
• 108 hours of vacation and 96 hours of sick time after one year
• 36 hours of personal time
• 10 paid holidays
• Uniform Allowance: $110 per month