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Police Officer Lateral Entry

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GoLawEnforcement.com

Crystal Lake, IL (In Person)

$99,204 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 days ago (Updated 3 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/30/2026

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Police Officer -
Lateral Entry Job Type:
Full Time Crystal Lake, IL Crystal Lake Police Department Salary:
$78,091.52 - $120,317.18
Annually Requirements:
No Felony Convictions High School Diploma or Equivalent Valid Driver's License The applicant must be a current, full-time sworn Illinois municipal police officer, Illinois state trooper, Illinois County sheriff's deputy, or Illinois Conservation police officer who possesses a State of Illinois law enforcement officer certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board, or a Federal Agent who has possessed a State of Illinois law enforcement officer certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board or has the ability to be qualified to be certified (by fullacademy waiver) by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. (Part-time certification as a law enforcement officer, corrections officer certification, military law enforcement training, or any type of law enforcement officer other than that specified above does not meet this requirement.) The City of Crystal Lake accepts out-of-state applicants to our team who hold valid certification from another state as a police officer who meet the minimum requirements and qualifications. Once a conditional job offer has been made, the police department Training Coordinator will apply for a waiver from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board under the reciprocity process. A law review course, firearms proficiency course, and state equivalency examination must be completed upon employment. Must be certified or have the ability to be certified by Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. Current status as a Police Officer or Federal Agent, as outlined above, and currently in good standing in the Police Department or Federal Agency in which the person actively serves or is in laid-off status due to financial restraints only. Must possess substantially equivalent skills and ability as a current City of Crystal Lake Police Officer who has completed the probationary period, as determined by the City. Applicant must be 21 years of age but must not have reached his or her 65th birthday. Meet Visual Acuity Standard of correctable to 20/20 and shall not be color blind. Must be of good moral character, of temperate habits, of sound health, and must be physically able to perform the essential job functions of the position of Police Officer. Must speak and understand English language sufficient to discharge the duties of Police Officer for the City of Crystal Lake. Residency within 40 nautical miles of the Municipal Complex upon completion of probationary period.
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