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Hazel Crest Police Department
Lateral Police Officer
Job Description
Lateral Police Officer
Hazel Crest Police Department
Hazel Crest, IL
Posted Date
8/19/2026
Description
Position Information
Application Deadline:
OngoingSalary:
Starting:
$69,529 - $103,218 (based on years of experience)Sworn:
37Population:
14,000 Position DetailsFULL-TIME CERTIFIED LATERAL POLICE OFFICER
Minimum Requirements:
High School diploma (or equivalent) Full-time Police Officer Certification or equivalent At least 21 years of age at time of appointment Must move within prescribed boundaries 6 months after completion of probation U.S. citizenship is required Valid Illinois Driver's License FOID Card (at time of hire)Hiring Process:
Oral Interview Background Investigation Polygraph and Psychological Examinations Medical Examination Packets for the position of Lateral Police Officer for the Village of Hazel Crest will be available at: Village of Hazel Crest Police Department 3000 W. 170th Place Hazel Crest, IL OR By email request to: Cherita Moore-Greer Village of Hazel Crest is an Equal Opportunity Employer Salary 69,529.00 - 103,218.00 Annual Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma or equivalent Job Type Lateral TransferCareer Insights for Law Enforcement 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