Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Lateral Police Officer
Career Insights for Law Enforcement Officer
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Illinois data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
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
Grant Park Police Department
Grant Park, IL
Posted Date
8/31/2026
Description
Position Information
Application Deadline:
Until Filled
Salary:
Starting:
$62,358.40 as of May 1, 2026
$64,230.40 as of May 1, 2027
EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS
Initial Uniforms and Equipment provided
Sick time buy back annual option up to 80 hours paid out in December
$0.75 per hour for overnight (B) shift
TIME OFF
Twelve paid holidays
Five annual personal days
Annual Vacation Time Off:
1 week after 90 Days
2 weeks 1 through 4 years
3 weeks 5 through 9 years
4 weeks 10 through 14 years
5 weeks 15th year and above
Ability to accrue compensatory time off
Sick time (8 hours per month)
12-hour shifts every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS
Blue Cross Blue Shield health care PPO or HMO plans
Health Insurance opt out incentive $800.00 monthly
Dental and Vision insurance available
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Police pension (IMRF)
MISCELLANEOUS
NO
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
Well-groomed beards allowed
Frequent training in-house and outside training units and conferences
STRONG COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND ENGAGEMENT
Christmas "Shop with a Cop" event
Numerous other community events
Sworn:
1,300
Population:
5
Position Details The Grant Park Police Department is seeking qualified candidates who possess strong moral and ethical qualities both in their personal and professional lives.
Successful candidates shall have a strong desire to serve the public with honor, pride and distinction.
The applicant must:
Be a United States citizen, and
Be at least 21 years of age (at time of appointment), and
Possess a valid motor vehicle driver's license
Possess strong moral and ethical standards; personally and professionally
To Apply:
POLICE OFFICER APPLICATION PACKET
Field
Police
Job Type
Lateral Transfer