Law Enforcement

Application Deadline: September 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Non-refundable application fee: $35.00.

About the role

The City of Burbank is accepting applications for Entry Level Law Enforcement positions. Testing is being conducted for immediate hires and to establish a new eligibility list for future hiring needs.

The Burbank Police Department, founded in 1982, is a professionally trained department of 50 sworn officers. The department operates on a 12-hour shift schedule, offering officers every other weekend off to support work-life balance. Officers are represented by the Illinois Council of Police (ICOPs) collective bargaining unit and the department is accredited by the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ILEAP).

Pay

• Starting salary (2026): $76,775.00
• Salary in 2027: $79,462.13
• Top salary at 6th year (2028): $121,095.00

Specialty Positions

Officers may be selected for specialized assignments, including:

• Detective
• School Resource Officer
• Evidence Technician
• Field Training Officer
• Range Officer
• Interpreter
• Canine (K-9) Officer
• Task Force Officer
• Emergency Response Team
• Accident Reconstruction Team

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the U.S.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to obtain an Illinois driver’s license upon hire.
• Must be at least 21 years old by September 2, 2026.
• High school diploma, GED certificate, or high school proficiency statement.
• No felony convictions, certain misdemeanors, or crimes involving moral turpitude.
• Good moral character as defined by 50 ILCS 705/6.
• If possessing a P.O.W.E.R. Card, it must be issued between March 2, 2026, and September 2, 2026. Applicants without a P.O.W.E.R. Card must pass a physical fitness test to take the written examination.

Lateral transfer candidates (currently certified full-time police officers in Illinois or another state) are encouraged to apply directly to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.

Schedule

12-hour shifts with every other weekend off.

Testing Process

• Orientation: August 28, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM (optional) at Burbank Police Department.
• Physical Fitness Test: September 20, 2026, check-in 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM, test begins at 8:00 AM.
• Written Examination: September 20, 2026, check-in 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM (doors lock at 10:30 AM), exam begins at 10:30 AM.

Test location: Reavis High School Field House, 6034 West 77th Street, Burbank, IL 60459.