Police Officer - Entry Level

Position Announcement

Police Officer - Entry Level

WRITTEN EXAMINATION

A mandatory written test will be held at Village of Algonquin Ganek Municipal Center, 2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin, IL on Wednesday, June 11 at 6:00pm, Thursday, June 12 at 6:00pm, and Saturday, June 14 at 9:00am. You may only attend one session.

Applicants must present a U.S. federal or state-issued photo ID card or driver’s license to enter the testing site(s). College, university, library, and other non-governmental IDs are not acceptable. The doors will be closed and locked promptly at the testing time and any applicant arriving after the specified time or without a current application on file for this recruitment will not be allowed to enter. The entire testing process may include a physical fitness test, written test, oral interview, polygraph, psychological test, medical exam, and any other exams deemed necessary by the Police Department.

SALARY/BENEFITS INFORMATION

• Hiring salary is $75,382.34 per the MAP Contract through April 30, 2025 (salary will change upon completion of negotiations)

    o Current MAP Contract available for viewing on the Village of Algonquin website, transparency portal.

• Excellent benefits and retirement package

    o Currently includes: generous paid time off, a defined benefit pension plan, and voluntary options such as a flexible benefit Section 125 plan including health, dental, and life insurance as well as flexible spending accounts (health care and/or child care), a deferred compensation 457(b) plan through Nationwide, and more.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED;

• Valid driver’s license at time of hire;

• U.S. citizenship;

• Meet the age requirements set forth in the Illinois State Statute 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6, (upon appointment of employment be 21 years of age or older and have not reached their 35th birthday, unless they meet the exemptions under the statute);

• No record of felony conviction or crime of moral turpitude

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Interested candidates are required to complete and submit an employment application and resume no later than 5:00pm on June 6, 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline will NOT be accepted.

The Village of Algonquin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.