Police Officer - Lateral Transfer

Posted August 18, 2026. Closing September 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

About the Department

The Montgomery Police Department is accepting applications for Lateral Transfer positions within the department. The Village of Montgomery is a growing community quietly nestled along both banks of the Fox River in Kane and Kendall counties in Illinois, just south of Aurora and about forty miles west of Chicago. The Montgomery Police Department is made up of 35 sworn officers who provide protection and policing services to nearly 22,000 residents and businesses within the Village limits. Our department strives hard each day to provide exceptional public service, demonstrate community pride, and maintain public safety throughout our community.

Pay

Transfers are eligible for a starting salary of up to $112,963, dependent upon prior years of experience.

Schedule

Patrol officers work 12-hour shifts which provide them with a three-day weekend every other week.

Benefits

• Annual sick and vacation leave time
• Holiday pay
• Personal days
• Medical and dental insurance beginning day one of employment

Additional benefits can be found by downloading the recruitment brochure.

Requirements

• Must be currently employed for at least two (2) years as a full-time (non-probationary) Illinois certified law enforcement officer.
• Applicants must be in good standing with your department as of the date of application as well as the date of certification by the Commission.
• Applicants must be at least 23 years of age at the time of appointment. Part-time certification does NOT meet this requirement.
• All lateral transfer entry process candidates must provide documentation to show that they are currently employed as a full-time certified Peace Officer in the State of Illinois for at least two (2) years.
• Applicants must provide documentation that they have fulfilled the requirements of the Illinois Police Training Act.

Selection Process

Lateral transfer entry candidates who meet these requirements and are selected for entry will not be required to take an entry-level written exam or entry-level physical agility exam. Lateral transfer entry candidates will be required to complete all other phases of the entry process before an offer of employment.

To apply, submit the PATROL OFFICER APPLICATION FORM to cburne@montgomeryil.org. Questions pertaining to this employment opportunity can be directed to: Chief of Police, Chris Burne – 331-212-9051.