Lateral Police Officer

Lateral Police Officer Round Lake Beach Police Department Round Lake Beach, IL Posted Date 5/04/2026 Description Position Information

Application Deadline:

Open

Salary:

Starting:

$78,956.80 to $107,952.00, depending on qualifications Top salary achieved in as little as three years: $118,996.80 effective January 1, 2026

Benefits:

Paid vacation Lateral hires receive 40 hours of vacation after 90 days (to be used within the first year) After 1 year: 80 hours After 5 years: 120 hours After 10 years: 160 hours After 20 years: 200 hours 3 personal days annually 10 paid holidays annually (equivalent to approximately $3,261.60 to $4,459.20 in additional pay) 10-hour patrol shifts Sick time accrual Specialty and on call pay stipends Medical, dental, and life insurance Downstate Police Pension (Article 3) Deferred compensation plan available All uniforms and equipment provided, including firearm On site workout facility Flexible tattoo and facial hair policy Annual uniform allowance Fraternal Order of Police representation

Assignment Opportunities:

Patrol Officer Detective Special Operations Investigator Community Relations Officer Drone Pilot Trikke Patrol Bike Patrol Marine Unit Canine Officer Evidence Technician Operations Team Major Crash Assistance Team Major Crime Task Force (Investigator and Evidence Technician) Lake County Special Investigations Group Northern Illinois Police Alarm System

Sworn:

41

Population:

29,000 Position Details Round Lake Beach Police Department Lateral Police Officer Hiring We Serve with PURPOSE. Every action is intentional. Every decision is accountable. Every officer is committed to service to the community. Applications available at: /how_do_i/apply_for__obtain/employment_opportunities.php Inquiry contact: Rich Vance Minimum Requirements Applicants must: Be legally authorized to work in the United States and able to provide documentation verifying employment eligibility as required by law Be at least 21 years of age Possess a high school diploma or GED Possess a valid driver's license Have successfully completed the Basic Law Enforcement Training Course under the Illinois Police Training Act, or qualify through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) reciprocity process Be physically able to perform the essential functions of a Round Lake Beach police officer Salary 3,261.60 - 4,459.20 Month Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma or equivalent Job Type Lateral Transfer