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Lateral Police Officer
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What they do
A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$70,105 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Lateral Police Officer
Coal City Police Department
Coal City, IL
Posted Date
9/17/2026
Description
Position Information
Application Deadline:
NA
Salary:
Starting:
$73,566- $87,068 (including paid holidays)
Officers with at least five (5) years in another Law Enforcement agency (at the time of application) and in good standing will receive the minimum five (5) year patrolman salary of $87,068.
Benefits:
- Supportive community and village board
- 10 days holiday pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Specialty pay and opportunities
- 12-hour work schedule
- Gym Membership
- Uniforms/equipment supplied upon hire
- No residency
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Special assignments:
SRO
Detective
Will/Grundy/Kendall Major Crime task force
Grundy County Pro-Act (Drug Interdiction Team)
Grundy County Re-Act (Swat Team)
Sworn:
15
Population:
5,700
Position Details All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the
Village of Coal City, Illinois Fire & Police Commissioners:
U.S. citizenship
Must possess a valid driver's license
Must have obtained a high school diploma or high school equivalency/G.E.D.
No felony convictions or certain misdemeanor convictions
Successfully completed Illinois Basic Police Officer Training, or successfully completed Basic Police Officer Training Program which can be transferred and accepted by the Illinois State Training Board
Must have experience as a full time sworn, certified law enforcement officer in Illinois, and in good standing with that department
Must pass background investigation, oral, psychological, polygraph, and medical examinations
Applicants must live within 20 miles of the Coal City, IL Police Department to the city limit of residing town or be willing to relocate within 1 year
Submission of Application:
Applications are being accepted on an on-going, rolling basis and will be reviewed monthly. Applicants will be contacted within approximately 30 days of submitting their application via the email address provided in their application. Please check your email for further information about next steps in the hiring process.
To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please email Commissioner Jay Lusson at:
Salary
73,566.00 - 87,068.00 Annual
Field
Police
Highest Educational Degree Required
High school diploma
Job Type
Lateral Transfer
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Fitness Centers/Gyms
- Health Insurance