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City of Harvard

Police Officer

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $78,453–$119,239/yr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Harvard, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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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

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Job Description

Police Officer City of Harvard Harvard, IL Posted Date 7/30/2026 Description Position Information

Application Deadline:

10/03/26 @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

$78,453 - $119,239

Benefits:

12-hour work schedule commonly referred to as the 2-2-3 or Panama schedule Paid Days Off (PDO's combines holidays and vacation) Health, dental, vision and term life insurance plans Paid sick leave accrual and buy back plans Shift preference and PDO's bid annually $1,100 annual clothing allowance Court pay, 3 hour overtime minimum Holiday Pay (2x pay on major Holidays) Compensatory accruals up to 85 hours Defined-benefit pension and 457 plans Qualifying employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Up to 5-year salary adjustment for lateral (Certified) applicants depending on years of service Lateral (Certified) Opportunities for Multi-Jurisdictional teams such as, SWAT, MCAT (traffic crash reconstruction), MIAT (Major Investigative Assistance Team), and ILEAS. Drone Operator Licensing Opportunities More information can be found at:

Sworn:

18 authorized strength

Population:

9,500 Position Details The City of Harvard, Illinois is accepting applications to establish an eligibility list for the position of police officer with the Harvard Police Department. All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the City of Harvard. Entry Level Recruit Applicants Must Meet the

Following Minimum Requirements:

At least 21 years of age at the time of the written examination Speaks, reads, writes, and understands English Successfully have completed at least 60 hours of college credit at a fully accredited college or university, prior to the date of the written examination or; Have been honorably discharged from the US Military and have their DD-214 Possess a valid driver's license A successful completion of the

P.O.W.E.R

test is preferred from an accredited and recognized certification

P.O.W.E.R

testing agency, within the last 12 months of the written exam, however if applicants do not have this completed, a

P.O.W.E.R

test will be administered by the Harvard Police Department. To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please visit the following website: The City of Harvard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma or equivalent