Lateral Police Officer

Lateral Police Officer Barrington Hills Police Department Barrington Hills, IL Posted Date 5/15/2026 Description Position Information

Application Deadline:

06/15/26 @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

Starting:

$82,562 Top Salary after 6 years: $121,515

Benefits:

Pension plan Social Security Excellent health, prescription, dental, and life insurance benefits Tuition Reimbursement Uniforms, firearm, soft body armor, and leather equipment issued by Department Paid sick time, vacation time, holidays and longevity are per collective bargaining agreement

Sworn:

17

Population:

4,251 Position Details Village of Barrington Hills Police Department Barrington Hills, Illinois The Village of Barrington Hills, Illinois is accepting Lateral applications for the position of full-time Certified police officer with the Barrington Hills Police Department. Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Full-service Municipal Policing Enforcement of State and Local Laws Prepare written reports on assigned tasks, attend court, testify when necessary Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, community policing, assist and render aid to citizens, conduct building checks, investigate suspicious activity, vehicles, noises, etc. Uniform patrol, traffic control, motor vehicle assists, and traffic crash investigations

Community Details:

Spanning approximately 29 square miles over 4 counties All applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements at the time of application as established by the

Village of Barrington Hills:

U.S. citizenship or legally authorized to work in the United States Minimum of 21 years of age Must be a full-time sworn officer that is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB), or if from out of state, have the ability to obtain a waiver from ILETSB as a condition of employment Possess a valid State-issued driver's license (ability to obtain Illinois license if relocating) No felony convictions (or convictions for certain misdemeanors)

Education:

At the time of filing the application, each lateral entry candidate shall be a high school graduate or certified equivalent and have one of the following: A minimum of 60 credit hours toward a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR Have served for 24 months of honorable active duty in the United States Armed Forces and honorably discharged; OR Have served for 180 days of active duty in the United States Armed Forces in combat as recognized by the Department of Defense and honorably discharged.

Requirements:

Candidates must provide proof of physical ability via a valid POWER test card by time of the Administrative Interviews. Candidates must pass administrative interview, and an in-depth background investigation. A polygraph, medical exam, and psychological exam are required after a conditional offer of employment.

Submission of Application:

Applications MUST be submitted by Monday, June 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM (CST). You may complete the application electronically and e-mail a saved copy along with the required documents listed on page 10 to: OR print and mail, or deliver the to: Barrington Hills Police Department 112 Algonquin Road Barrington Hills, IL 60091 Applications submitted after the deadline will NOT be accepted. Only one application per person will be accepted. To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please visit the following website: /careers The Village of Barrington Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary 82,562.00 Annual Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma or equivalent