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Patrol Officer

Hodgkins Police Department

Hodgkins, IL

Posted Date

9/18/2026

Description

Position Information

Application Deadline:

10/30/26

@ 6:00 PM (Late Submissions Will Not be Accepted)

Salary:

Starting (Effective January 1, 2026):

Non-Certified:

$90,940.00

Certified:

$110,655.00

Max salary for patrol office: $124,541.00

Benefits include:

• Free Healthcare Coverage (BCBS - HMO or PPO)
• Vision and Dental Coverage
• Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Personal Days
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Uniform Allowance
• Membership with the Downstate Police Pension Fund
• Employee 457 Plan
• Life Insurance
• Union Membership
• 60-day extended Medical Leave
• Extra pay opportunities, including Holiday Overtime, special events, and coordination with large local businesses for extra security detail
• The Hodgkins Police Department believes in matching its officers with duties that utilize their skills and interests to maximize the department's effectiveness
• 12-hour shifts rotation

•Per requirements of the present Collective Bargaining Agreement

Sworn:

21

Population:

1,480

Position Details

PATROL OFFICER ENTRANCE EXAM

VILLAGE

OF HODGKINS, ILLINOIS

The Civil Service Commission will conduct an examination for the position of Patrol Officer on November 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM at:

Village of Hodgkins Park District

8997 Lyons Street

Hodgkins, Illinois

A P.O.W.E.R.

Card from a certified testing agency is needed to apply, as the Hodgkins Civil Service Commission no longer conducts a

P.O.W.E.R.

Test.

Application packets will be available on the Hodgkins Police Department website starting Friday, September 18, and available through the afternoon of Friday, October 30, 2026:

There is a $20.00 fee for the application on the website, non-refundable.

The other required forms, and instructions for submission of all packet materials, will also be available on the website's application portal.

All applications must be turned in at the Hodgkins Police Department no later than October 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM. No late submissions will be accepted.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Age Requirements:

At least 21 years of age and under 36 years of age unless otherwise exempted by statute.

Citizenship:

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Driver's License:

Must have a valid Driver's License.

Education:

Must have a High School Diploma or GED Certificate.

Character:

No felony convictions and be of good moral character.

Residency:

No residency requirement.

By order of the Civil Service Commission

Questions may be directed to the Village of Hodgkins Civil Service Commission.

The Village of Hodgkins is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary

90,940.00 Annual

Field

Police

Highest Educational Degree Required

High school diploma or equivalent