Police Officer

Morris Police Department Contact Information Address Morris Police Department 200 E. Chapin Street Morris, IL 60450 Website www.morrispolice.orgmorrisil.org Position Information Application Deadline 01/05/27@ 4:00 PM (CST) or once 150 applications have been submitted, whichever occurs first Salary Starting (5/1/2026): $83,020Over 1 year: $87,551Over 2 years: $94,191Over 4 years: $97,029Over 6 years: $99,953Over 8 years: $109,222 NOTE: Candidates hired by the City of Morris after they have completed at least 3 years of full-time experience as a police officer in another jurisdiction, having been so employed within the last 2 years of hire date as a full-time sworn law enforcement officer will advance to the "Over 2 years" step of the wage scale after the successful completion of Field Training, or 90 days, whichever is longer. Benefits Include Longevity steps after years 1,2,4,6 and 8 ($109,222 after 8 years) (as of 5/1/26)Vacation:2 weeks after 1 year3 weeks after 5 years4 weeks after 10 years5 weeks after 15 years48 hours of personal time per yearPaid sick leave11 paid holidays per yearFully paid family health insurance, including vision and dental, for the entire familyParticipation in the Downstate Police Pension SystemLife insurance of $60,000Deferred compensation (employer contribution with voluntary employee contribution)Section 115 Trust Post Employment / Retirement Benefit PlanAll initial uniforms and equipment providedYearly uniform allowance per collective bargaining agreementTuition reimbursement for approved college coursework Sworn 30 Population 14,587 Position Details City of Morris Police Department Morris, Illinois All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the City of Morris Board of Fire & Police Commissioners: U.S. citizenship (and/or alien admitted for permanent residence or lawfully admitted for temporary residence and who produces evidence of intention to become a citizen of the United States);No felony convictions (or any misdemeanor conviction involving moral turpitude). Applicants are not obligated to disclose expunged juvenile records of adjudication or arrest.;Valid driver's license;Must be at least 20 years, 6 months of age and under the age of 35 at the time of application (and under 35 at the time the final eligibility list is posted) unless otherwise exempt by State Statute (Illinois Compiled Statutes 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6);High school diploma or GED equivalent;Must present a valid Illinois POWER Test card within 4 weeks of their date of hire; POWER Test cards may be issued through either NIPSTA, Triton Community College, or Joliet Junior College;Residency: Must reside within 20 miles of the Morris Police Department (200 E. Chapin St. Morris, IL 60450) within 18 months from the date of hire;Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 5, 2027 @ 4:00 PM (CST) -OR- once 150 applications have been submitted, whichever occurs first.Attend a Mandatory Orientation and Written Test on Saturday, January 23, 2027. For More Information And To Apply, Please Visit https://www.applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=819 The City of Morris, Illinois is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ad viewed 185 times