Police Officer

Contact Information

Carpentersville Police Department
1200 L.W. Besinger Drive
Carpentersville, IL 60110
Website: www.cville.org

Position Information

Application Deadline: 08/14/26 @ 4:00 PM
Salary Range: $77,579 - $120,779 (after 7 years)
Starting Salary: $81,489 (after 7 years with education incentive)

Position Details

Entry-Level Police Officer
Hiring Process: Board of Police and Fire Commissioners of the Village of Carpentersville, Illinois

Holiday Pay

• Annual: $2,387.20 - $3,716.48 depending on step, education, and incentives

Sick Incentive

• Annual: $600

Longevity

• $50/year of service capped at 20 years

Specialty Assignments

• Detention
  Special Operations Group
  FBI Task Force
  Homeland Security Task Force
  Warrant Service Team
  K9 Handler
  SWAT
  Firearms Instructor
  Mobile Field Force
  Drone Operator
  Major Accident / Crimes Investigation Task Force
  Field Training Officer
  Honor Guard
  School Resource Officer
  Evidence Technician

Position Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident or deferred immigration status under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process.
• Authorized under federal law to obtain, carry, or purchase or otherwise possess a firearm.
• Resident of the State of Illinois.
• No felony convictions (Note: a misdemeanor or serious traffic offense may also disqualify applicants from further consideration).
• Valid state-issued driver's license.
• Possess 20/40 corrected vision and free of colorblindness.
• At the time of appointment as a sworn officer, 21 years of age.
• Under 35 years of age, subject to the age exception provisions of 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6(d).
• A high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. equivalent.
• Reside within 35 miles of the Village of Carpentersville village limits within one year of being hired.
• Possess a valid NIPSTA card – OR - equivalent criteria as per the State standard, by the final eligibility list posting date.
• P.O.W.E.R. Test Cards issued by Triton College or Joliet Junior College will also be accepted.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in law enforcement or criminal justice – OR - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Copy of unofficial transcripts must be submitted with application to qualify (5 points).
• Experience: Certified Illinois Police Officer – Copy of state-issued certification must be submitted with application to qualify (5 points).
• Military: Engaged in the military or naval service of the United States for at least one year, and were honorably discharged, – OR - on inactive or reserve duty in such military or naval service. A copy of Form DD-214 or equivalent proof of current military service must be submitted with application to qualify (5 points).
• Community Service Officer: Currently employed as a community service officer for the Village of Carpentersville and have been in that position continuously for at least one year (3 points).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Village of Carpentersville is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of personnel policies, programs, benefits, practices and operations. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other category protected by law.