Lateral Police Officer

Lateral Police Officer Crestwood Police Department Crestwood, IL Posted Date 5/14/2026 Description Position Information

Application Deadline:

06/15/26 @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

Starting:

$78,986 - $90,667 Top Out Salary at Step 8: $116,959.57

Shift Schedule:

12-hour patrol shifts, every other weekend off, 0600-1800, 1800-0600 Competitive benefits package includes:

Vacation:

2-weeks paid vacation (1-4 Years) 3- weeks (5-9 Years) 4-weeks (10 or more) Paid sick leave accrues 6-Hours a month 12 paid holidays Officer Wellness with free family membership to the Crestwood Recreation Center Paid time off including personal and vacation time Compensatory time bank up to 480 hours Uniforms and body armor provided along with $750 Uniform allowance annually Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement ($4,550 Annually) Longevity Pay Officers are represented by the Illinois FOP Labor Council

Sworn:

Full-Time 25; Part-Time 10

Population:

13,000 Position Details The Village of Crestwood, Illinois, Police & Fire Commission is accepting applications from currently certified law enforcement officers for the position of police officer with the Crestwood Police Department. All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the

Village of Crestwood Board of Fire & Police Commissioners:

State of Illinois certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board or from states outside Illinois provided the certification will be accepted and recognized by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. Please read the Out-of-State Trained Reciprocity Process on the ILETSB website under Training, (Part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement.) United States citizen. Individuals must be at least 23 years old. Education - High school education or equivalent thereof. Experience - At least 2 years' experience as a full time sworn, certified law enforcement officer with a municipal, county or state police department. (Candidates with less than 2 years' experience may be considered, if the candidate has completed 60 hours of college credit or has 2 years active duty military experience in addition to full time sworn certified law enforcement officer experience.) If an applicant will attain or meet these requirements during the two year posting period, their application will be accepted. (

EG:

Officer with 18 months experience will become eligible when he/she reaches the two year mark). Valid Driver's License. Must agree to comply with all requirements of the position and have the ability to pass all examination and training requirements. Ability to furnish upon request, a copy of the following: a resume; professional licenses; training certificates; documents confirming work experience; birth certificate; high school diploma or GED certificate; transcripts of higher learning; naval or military service board and discharge papers (DD-214); Firearms Owners Identification Card, and any other employment related material as requested or required. To apply for this position, please: Send resume to: Complete an application Applications are available at: Front desk of the police department 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday Must be returned in person by June 15, 2026 @ 4:00 PM. Application fee waived and you must present a valid form of identification at the time of pick-up. Applications will be reviewed for completeness before moving on to the testing phase. Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes, including: interviews polygraph psychological evaluation medical examination drug/alcohol screen employment verification criminal background check The Village of Crestwood is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The Village of Crestwood is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact Human Resources at 708-371-4800 Ext. 2009. Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma or equivalent Job Type Lateral Transfer