Police Officer - Lateral Hire

Contact the Village of Glenwood at One Asselborn Way, Glenwood, IL 60425 – 708-753-2420 – kwilbanks@villageofglenwood.com – www.villageofglenwood.com

About the role

The Village of Glenwood Police Department is seeking lateral-hire full-time Police Officers for immediate and future openings. The department is committed to a professional, community-oriented approach and is equipped to handle various emergency situations. Officers have opportunities to participate in specialized units and regional task forces.

• South Suburban Emergency Response Team (SWAT)
• South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force
• Mobile Field Force
• Suburban Major Accident Reconstruction Team
• Regional and in-house Tactical Unit participation
• Full-Time Investigation Division
• Bike Patrol
• Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (grant-funded overtime details)
• Firearms instructors
• Evidence Technicians
• Defensive Tactics Instructors

The department serves a population of 9,800 with 25 sworn officers and actively engages with the community through programs such as:

• Monthly “Lunch with the Law” at local schools
• Spring and Fall “Cops and Bobbers” youth fishing program
• Annual National Night Out Against Crime
• Christmas “Shop with a Cop” event
• Monthly community engagement meetings with homeowner associations
• Numerous other community events

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident legally authorized to work in the U.S. and possess a firearm
• At least two (2) years of full-time law enforcement experience
• In good standing with ILETSB and current/former departments
• Certificate of completion for the Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Course (or equivalent with ILETSB waiver)
• Out-of-state officers must complete the two-week online “Law for Police” course, four-hour “Mandatory Firearms Training” course, range qualifications, and pass the IL State equivalency exam
• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma, GED, or High School Proficiency Statement
• No felony convictions, crimes of moral turpitude, or misdemeanors listed in Section 10-2.1-6 of the Act (65 ILCS 5/10-2.16)
• Vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes
• Pass psychological, polygraph, and medical examinations

Pay

Pay range based on years of service:

• $81,331.14 – $99,457.87 (as of May 1, 2026)
• Officers top out at $104,430.76 after 6 years of full-time law enforcement experience

Benefits

• Three weeks of vacation for officers with more than 5 years of experience
• Annual sick time buy-back option (up to 100 hours)
• Weapons Proficiency Pay ($200–$400 annually)
• Initial uniforms and equipment provided
• Annual uniform allowance of $1,500
• Eleven paid holidays
• Two annual personal days
• Annual vacation time off:
  • 80 hours after 1 year
  • 120 hours with 5 years’ experience
  • 160 hours after 10 years
  • 176 hours after 17 years
  • 200 hours after 20 years
  • 224 hours after 25 years
• Ability to accrue compensatory time off
• Sick time (8 hours per month)
• Union members choose schedule: four 8-hour days on/two days off OR 12-hour shifts
• Blue Cross Blue Shield health care (PPO or HMO plans)
• Dental and vision insurance available
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Police pension
• Deferred compensation plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development and ongoing training

Miscellaneous

• No residency requirements
• Well-groomed beards allowed
• On-duty fitness program
• Interest-free weapons purchase program
• Frequent in-house and outside training units/conferences