Police Officer (Accelerated/Lateral Entry)
Company: City of Naperville
Category: Professional Services
Naperville
Type: Full Time
The City of Naperville’s Police Department is seeking experienced Police Officers for accelerated/lateral entry. The Board of Fire and Police Commission will create a second eligibility list of candidates who have previously been full-time sworn officers of a regular police department in any municipality, county, university or state law enforcement agency provided they are certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board and have been with their respective law enforcement agency within the State of Illinois for at least two (2) years.
Duties:
The Naperville Police Department employs a staff of more than 260 employees (this includes 185 budgeted sworn positions), whose mission is to provide extraordinary service to the community while protecting life and property. In addition to the traditional patrol and investigative functions of a suburban law enforcement agency, our department is also able to sustain a great number of positions in specialty assignments and collateral duties only typically seen in larger departments. Such assignments include a Water Rescue Team, Special Response Team, Crisis Negotiators, Field Training Officers, School Resource Officers, Traffic Officers and K-9 Officers, to name a few. Recognizing the diverse needs of the community, the Department provides and encourages a policy of professional and individual excellence, which is enhanced by continuing education and training.
Salary Information:
- 2-4 years as a Police Officer will be hired at the Step 2 wage rate of the FOP Contract ($89,852.88 for 2024*)
- 5 or more years as a Police Officer will be hired at the Step 3 wage rate of the FOP Contract ($96,253.87 for 2024*)
- *2025 wage will be implemented once a new collective bargaining agreement is ratified.
This position is represented by FOP Lodge 42. Wage rates and other benefits are subject to the language in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. (Download PDF reader)