Lateral Police Officer Braidwood Police Department Braidwood, IL Posted Date 8/19/2026 Description Position Information

Application Deadline:

NA

Salary:

Starting:

$67,201•$76,811 (Depending on years of service)

Salary Range:

$67,201•$93,453 (6 years)

Benefits:

Annual paid holiday stipend ranging from $4,800•6,681 Sick Time buyout paid at 75% up to 1,040 hours and 100% over 1,040 hours IL-BCBS health benefits Uniforms, Equipment and Firearm Provided Members of the PBPA Union 12-hours patrol schedule No residency requirement

Sworn:

20

Population:

6,245 Position Details The Braidwood Police Department is seeking qualified applicants to establish a Lateral Hire List for the position of Full-Time Police Officer. Applicants hired from the Lateral Police Officer Hire List will be assigned to the Patrol Division and eligible for collateral assignments based on performance and qualification.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a certified Police Officer in the State of Illinois Must have at least 2 years of full-time law enforcement experience Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills May not have been convicted of a felony, a crime of moral turpitude or any misdemeanor specifically listed in Section 10-2.1-6 of the Act, 65 ILCS 5/10-2.16 as amended Ability to exercise sound judgment and professionalism Pass background investigation, including a Polygraph and Psychological Examination

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates must complete the City of Braidwood Employment Application which can be found at: /residents Applicants should email the completed application, along with an optional resume, to: Police Chief Eric Allen AND City Clerk Sarah Weaver Salary 67,201.00•76,811.00 Annual Field Police Job Type Lateral Transfer