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Entry Level Police Officer

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City of DeKalb

DeKalb, IL (In Person)

$99,725 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/3/2026

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Job Description

Entry Level Police Officer City of DeKalb DeKalb, IL Posted Date 5/22/2026 Description Position Information

Application Deadline:

07/22/26 (Application & Testing Deadline)

Salary:

Salary for 2026: $83,449 - $116,001

Benefits:

Medical, Prescription and Dental Insurance Police Pension Life Insurance Paid Vacation, Sick, & Holiday Pay Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Clothing Allowance Wellness Program

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40,666 Position Details Looking to fill immediate openings & hire for the next academy! The City of DeKalb is accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officers. The City of DeKalb is accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officers. The DeKalb Police Department consists of 75 sworn and 29 civilian personnel. The department consists of four divisions: Patrol, Administrative Services, Community Support Services, and Investigations. The Department is staffed with a Chief, a Deputy Chief, 4 Commanders, 12 Sergeants, 57 Police Officers, and 2 Contracted Social Workers that responded to 44,027 calls for service in 2025. The department has a lot to offer including: Bike patrol Motorcycle unit K9 Special operations group (SOT) Drug and gang unit School resource officers Domestic violence unit Community policing and CIT officers The City of DeKalb is located 60 miles west of Chicago and 30 miles southeast of Rockford. We are the home of the second largest university in the State of Illinois - Northern Illinois University. For a comprehensive overview of the department, please view: Annual Report Candidates must: Be at least 21 years old and under the age of 35 unless exempt from such age limitation as provided in Section 5/10-2.1-6 of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act. Proof of birthdate is required. Have a High School diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver's License. US Citizen No felony convictions and or crime involving moral turpitude as specified in Section 5/10-2.1-6 Part C of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act. Must pass psychological and medical examinations (at conditional offer) POWER Test (prior to hire)

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To view the full recruitment brochure, hiring and residency requirements, timeline, application and testing instructions, please visit our website at: /254/Employment

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July 22, 2026 The City of DeKalb is an Equal Opportunity Employer Salary 83,449.00 - 116,001.00 Annual Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma or equivalent