Police Officer - Lateral
The Blue Line · Wood Dale, IL · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$83k–$121k/yrFull-time
Wood Dale Police Department
404 N. Wood Dale Road
Wood Dale, IL 60191
www.wooddale.com
Pay
$83,455 - $121,233 (2026 salary range is in negotiations)
Lateral transfer candidates may be placed in the wage schedule based on their years of qualified previous experience upon successful completion of a Field Training Program.
Hiring Bonus: $15,000 (terms & conditions apply)
Benefits
- Medical (HMO / PPO)
- Dental
- Vision
- Term Life (1.5 x base salary)
- Vacation: 2 – 5 weeks paid, depending on years of service (credit for prior service)
- Holidays: 10 paid per year
- Personal Holidays: 3 paid personal holidays per year
- Personal / Sick Days: 12 paid personal / sick days per year
- Article III Downstate Police Pension
- Social Security
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Health Savings Plan
- $900 Annual Uniform Allowance
- Tuition Reimbursement
Schedule
40 hour work week / 8 hour shifts (7A – 3P, 3P-11P, 11P-7A)
About the role
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of Wood Dale is accepting applications from certified police officers for the full-time position of police officer with the Wood Dale Police Department.
Sworn 35
Population 14,012
Requirements
- Lateral transfer candidates must email csobanski@wooddale.com to learn more about the lateral transfer application process and arrange for an interview.
- Must have been employed, whether currently or in the past, for at least two (2) years as a full-time, sworn law enforcement officer by a municipal, county, university, or State law enforcement agency.
- Must be in good standing with the agency in which they currently serve or previously separated from in good standing with no adverse employment action.
- Must be eligible to be granted a waiver of basic training from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board (ILETSB).
- Must furnish, upon request, a copy of the following documents to the extent applicable: a resume, professional licenses, training certificates, and documents confirming work experience.