Police Officer (Entry Level)

The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners of the Village of Libertyville, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the Libertyville Police Department.

Application (applytoserve.com)

Starting Pay: $79,027
Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations are pending.

• Eighteen-month probationary period
• Eligible for step increase to $81,471 after 6 months
• Eligible for step increases yearly through year seven topping out at $121,631.  Then at year 10 the pay is $122,690 and at year 20 the pay is $124,607.

Benefit Package:

• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Paid holidays, personal days
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Pension Program
• 457 Plan Participation
• Employee Assistance Program including legal and financial resources
• Wellness Program/Employee Fitness Center
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement

Population: 21,000
Sworn Police Officers: 41

 All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Village of Libertyville: 

• U.S. citizenship or legal resident of the United States;
  • The following documents are accepted as proof of legal residency:
    • Copy of birth certificate (Note: Hospital-issued birth certificates are not verifiable, and therefore cannot be accepted)
    • Copy of Valid US Passport
    • Copy of Social Security Card
    • Copy of US Permanent Residency Card (Green Card)
• No felony convictions (Note: a misdemeanor or serious traffic offense may also disqualify applicants from further consideration);
• Valid driver's license;
• Possess 20/20 corrected vision;
• Minimum of 21 years of age by the application deadline date (May 19, 2025);
• Be UNDER 35 years of age at the time of application and at such time as the initial eligibility list is posted, unless exempt from such age limitations as provided in Section 5/10.2 1-6 of the Fire and Police Commissioners Act;
• Be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. equivalent;
• Possess a valid POWER test card -OR- equivalent criteria as per the State standard, issued within 1 year prior to the written exam date, May 31, 2025;
  • Applicants must present the POWER Test card NO LATER than May 31, 2025
• Upon employment, the applicant will be required to sign a cost recovery agreement.  A copy of the cost recovery agreement can be furnished to the applicant upon request;
• Pay a $45.00 non-refundable application processing fee.

Mandatory Written Examination Testing Following completion of all application materials and review of minimum qualifications, successful applicants will be invited to attend the following:

Mandatory Written Examination Testing: Saturday, May 31, 2025*

Location: Libertyville High School

708 W. Park Ave.

Libertyville, IL 60048

*Time(s) to be determined: Two testing sessions (one morning and one afternoon session) may be needed based on number of applicants.

To apply for this position  or obtain additional information, please visit the following website:  Application (applytoserve.com)

The Village of Libertyville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the continuing policy of the Libertyville Police Department to afford equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability, and to conform to applicable laws and regulations. Equal opportunity encompasses all aspects of employment practices to include, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, and discipline.