Lateral Police Officer

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

Application Deadline:

NA

Salary:

Starting:

$108,128.92

Top Pay:

$136,445.99 Why Join Us? We offer a competitive benefits package and a work environment focused on officer wellness, growth, and opportunity, including: 12-Hour Shifts•Enjoy more days off and a balanced schedule, every other weekend off 9 Additional "Kelly" days off for Officers working 12-hour shifts Holiday Time•Earn 8 hours of time off for working on a village recognized holiday (10 total) Officers assigned to patrol can accrue 132 hours of compensatory time

Outstanding Benefits Include:

Paid Time Off:

Vacation, time off for working holidays, personal days Paid Sick Leave and extended leave (18 months paid during your career) for catastrophic illness

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage:

Health, dental, vision, and life

Retirement Plans:

Pension, 457, Roth IRA options Tuition Reimbursement Patrol Officers Represented by Metropolitan Alliance of Police Chapter 357

Modern, Officer-Friendly Policies:

Visible Tattoos Permitted (within department policy•no head, neck, hand, or face tattoos) Strong Department Commitment to Training & Mental Health/Wellness Workout on duty New, state of the art on site fitness center Individual assigned squad car, no sharing squad cars with other Officers Eligible for specialty assignments after one year including: Detective Tactical Officer In house warrant service team Field Training Officer Evidence Technician Federal Task Force Officer School Resource Officer Bike Officer Traffic Enforcement Officer Homicide Task Force Investigator Major Crash Investigator Burglary Task Force Investigator Honor Guard member Range Officer SWAT team officer Most specialty assignments include a pay stipend between $300 and $400 annually Firearm and body armor provided by the Niles Police Department Boot allowance After six months of employment, eligibility for Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,050 annually Free Membership at Niles Fitness Center for employee and dependents Indoor shooting range Room to

Grow:

Take your career further with future promotion opportunities and a variety of specialized assignments tailored to your skills and interests.

Population:

30,000 Position Details The Niles Police Department is

Now Hiring:

Lateral Police Officers Bring Your Experience. Build Your Future. Are you a certified law enforcement officer ready for a new opportunity in a progressive and supportive department? Niles PD is seeking dedicated, experienced officers to join our team in where your service is valued, your career is supported, and your quality-of-life matters. Your Experience Matters. Let It Take You Further. Apply today to continue your law enforcement career in a department that supports and values its officers — on and off duty.

Requirements:

Active Police Officer Certified by ILETSB in good standing Have successfully completed current agency field training program and currently be in good standing.

To Apply:

/1165/Lateral-Police-Officer-Information Field Police Job Type Lateral Transfer