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Police Officer (Entry & Lateral) City of Moline Moline, IL Posted Date 8/27/2026 Description Position Information

Application Deadline:

NA

Salary:

$71,102.10 - $104,037.65 ($34.1837 - $50.0181/hour) Starting Pay (New Entry): $71,102/year Starting Pay (Lateral Entry): Pay commensurate with full years of certified law enforcement experience. An officer with seven years of experience would start at $77,705

Benefits:

Excellent Health Benefits and Pension

Uniform Allowance:

$800/year

Firearms Proficiency Pay:

Up to $360/year

Physical Fitness Incentive:

$300/year

Shift Differential:

$0.75/hour for 2nd shift and $0.85/hour for 3rd shift

Schedule:

Rotating 5 days on / 2 days off and 5 days on / 3 days off patrol schedule

Training:

16-week police academy with full pay, benefits and housing provided In-house training after completion of police academy

Probationary Period:

12 months for those already certified as Illinois law enforcement officers 18 months for all others

Sworn:

84

Population:

42,985 Position Details Continuous Recruitment - No Deadline to Apply! For the applicant packet and to apply visit: /careers/molineil/jobs/5195670/police-officer?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Age and Residency:

21-34 years of age to apply (see exceptions in applicant packet) Must live within a 40-mile radius of 1630 8th Avenue in Moline within 2 years of hire (includes Illinois and Iowa) $100 per month living allowance for Moline residents (see details in applicant packet) Additional requirements contained further in the applicant packet Characteristics of the

Job:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine tasks requiring application of judgment based on knowledge gained through experience and training and occasionally exercises independent judgment when dealing with emergency situations. Is responsible for the protection of life and property and the preservation of order in the City of Moline through enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work normally consists of pro-active patrol responding to calls for service, traffic regulation and investigative duties in a designated area of the city. May also be assigned to specialized units responsible for follow-up investigations, self-initiated criminal investigations, traffic enforcement and other support or staff services. Performs other duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties:

Conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations as assigned requested directly by a citizen or self-initiated. Patrol a designated area by mechanical or physical conveyance to protect life and property; preserve order; prevent and discover criminal acts; and enforce appropriate federal, state and local law through arrests, citations or other means. Communicate as appropriate through electronic, oral or written means, factual information ascertained through investigation, observation or other sources. Cooperate in the adjudication of criminal, traffic or civil cases by providing testimony or evidence at court proceedings, inquests, depositions or other judicial processes. Seek and develop public contacts and confidential sources with respect to places and persons suspected of criminal activity. Maintain good interpersonal and working relations with officers and employees of the department and other agencies. Give presentations and lectures to the public on various facets of police service, public safety education and community programs. Communicate information of criminal activity or problems to appropriate divisions, sections or supervisors of the police department and other appropriate agencies. Communicate information of criminal activity or problems to appropriate divisions, sections or supervisors of the police department and other appropriate agencies. Maintain broad knowledge of federal, state and local laws and the application of enforcement principles.

Required Training and Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalent Ability to successfully complete the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officers Training Board Basic Recruit Training Must possess a valid Illinois driver's license or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions Good social and general intelligence Skill in the use of firearms Ability to exercise good judgment and establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with peers, superiors, other agencies and the general public

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Salary 34.18 - 50.02 Hour Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma or equivalent Job Type Lateral Transfer