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Lateral Police Officer

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Justice Police Department

Justice, IL (In Person)

$79,798 Salary, Full-Time

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

Expires 7/23/2026

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Job Description

Lateral Police Officer Justice Police Department Justice, IL Posted Date 6/16/2026 Description Position Information
Application Deadline:
07/10/26 @ 5:00 PM
Salary:
Starting (January 2026): $72,963 (Officers who meet qualifications with part-time status) Officers with at least one year of experience start between $79,798 (Step 1) and $95,025 (Step 5); Level of pay is based on experience
Top Out:
$105,274 (Step 6)
Benefits:
Rotating 12-hour shift work schedule (0700-1900 and 1900-0700) Locked rotating days off, 3-day weekends Shifts rotate every 84 days Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Insurance, HMO & PPO Employee's contribute 20% of the premium Vision insurance plans available Life insurance provided by the Village 108 hours of vacation and 96 hours of sick time after one year 36 hours of personal time 10 paid Holidays Uniform Allowance - $110 per month Permanent Shifts are a possibility
Sworn:
25
Population:
12,600
Position Details Applicants Requirements:
No felony convictions and must be of good moral character:
Note:
a misdemeanor or serious traffic offense may also disqualify applicants from further consideration. Valid Driver's License Valid FOID card Be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. equivalent Be certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board as full-time sworn police officer
Required Documents:
Please submit the following required documents: Signed employment form and authorization to release information A copy of your Birth Certificate or Certificate of Naturalization A copy of your High School Diploma or GED Certificate A copy of your Driver's License A copy of your U.S. Military DD-214 form, if applicable A copy of your certificate of completion of Illinois Basic Law Enforcement Academy Training Must have at least 12 months, uninterrupted service, in good standing, within the last 36-months in a full-time capacity, or at least 24-months of consistent service, in good standing, in a part-time capacity, with one or more recognized Illinois police agencies, and who has obtained certification through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. We have numerous specialty assignments, such as: Dare Officer Investigations SWAT Evidence Technician Field Training Officer We also belong to numerous
Multi-Jurisdictional Task Forces:
South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force 5th District SWAT team ILEAS Mobile Force Team Suburban Major Accident Reconstruction Team We provide many opportunities for growth and training. Applications are available at:
Email Deputy Chief Fred Schuerg:
Justice Police Department 7800 Archer Road Justice, IL 60458 708-458-2191 Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma or equivalent Job Type Lateral Transfer