Lateral Police Officer

Lateral Police Officer Village of Buffalo Grove Buffalo Grove, IL Posted Date 5/27/2026 Description Position Information

Application Deadline:

NA

Salary:

Starting:

$86,575 - $127,745•Starting salary is commensurate to candidate experience as a full-time police officer within the State of Illinois An officer with 7 years of law enforcement experience is eligible for top starting salary. The Village of Buffalo Grove provides a full benefits package to full-time employees including: Medical Dental Vision Flexible spending accounts Life insurance Pension Holidays Vacation Sick leave Additional voluntary retirement savings opportunities Future growth, advancement potential, salary, and benefits are excellent.

Sworn:

62

Population:

43,212 Position Details

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

The Buffalo Grove Police Department, a progressive northwest suburban Chicago department, is looking for the best candidates available for the position of Police Officer. The Buffalo Grove Police Department accepts for employment and promotes its employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical condition related to childbirth or pregnancy, marital status, age, national origin, order of protection status, ancestry, genetic information, mental or physical disability, citizenship status, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis prohibited by law. The Buffalo Grove Police Department bases its hiring practices and promotions on merit, experience, education and other qualifications applied to all applicants and in accordance with the principles of equal employment opportunity and as required by any other applicable federal, state, or local law provided applicants are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the job. The Buffalo Grove Police Department complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify the Village of Buffalo Grove Human Resources Director in advance. BGPD Recruitment Video Any questions concerning the employment process should be directed to: Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Village of Buffalo Grove 50 Raupp Blvd Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

View Lateral Application Packet:

APPLICATION PACKET

Applications must be completed and submitted electronically at: /careers/buffalogrove

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants for lateral appointment to the position of Police Officer must be an Illinois Certified Police Officer and meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements at the time of application to be considered for the position. State of Illinois certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. (Part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement.) United States citizen Individuals must be at least 21 years old

Education:

High School education or equivalent thereof

Experience:

At least one (1) year of experience as a full time sworn, certified law enforcement officer with an Illinois law enforcement agency, within the last 2 (two) years Valid Driver's License Valid FOID card Must agree to comply with all requirements of the position and can pass all examination and training requirements Ability to furnish upon request, a copy of the following: professional licenses; training certificates; documents confirming work experience; employee evaluations; and any other employment related material as requested or required.

Required Documentation:

The following documents and certificates are required to be submitted at the time of application: Resume Birth Certificate High School Diploma or GED Certificate State of Illinois Law Enforcement Officer Certification Military Service Records - DD Form (if applicable) Certified copy of transcript for: Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement; or Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited College or University (if applicable)

BUFFALO GROVE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Salary 86,575.00 - 127,745.00 Annual Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma or equivalent Job Type Lateral Transfer