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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
Police Officer
North Riverside Police Department
North Riverside, IL
Posted Date
9/04/2026
Description
Position Information
Application Deadline:
10/19/26
@ 4:00 PM
Salary:
Starting:
$77,422.79
Cap out in 7 years: $121,633.14
Longevity increases:
20 years ($124,065.79)
25 years ($126,547.10)
Sworn:
28
Population:
7,214
Position Details The Civil Service Commission of the Village of North Riverside, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the North Riverside Police Department.
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the
Village of North Riverside:
U.S. citizenship;
No felony convictions (
Note:
a misdemeanor or serious traffic offense may also disqualify applicants from further consideration);
Valid state-issued driver's license;
Minimum of 21 years of age AND shall be under the age of 35 by the application deadline date, (October 19, 2026) unless exempt from such age limitation as provided in Section 5/0-7 and 5/10-1-12 of the Civil Service Act;
Be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. or High School Proficiency Statement;
Must be able to participate in and successfully complete all stages of the testing process;
Possess a valid
P.O.W.E.R.
Test card not older than six (6) months from the written exam date (October 28, 2026).
P.O.W.E.R.
Test cards issued by Triton College, NIPSTA, or Joliet Junior College will be accepted. The
P.O.W.E.R.
Test card must be maintained throughout the time your name is on the eligibility list;
Must successfully complete an oral interview;
Must successfully complete a background investigation (applicants will be required to fully disclose all personnel matters, to include agreements and sealed files);
Must successfully complete a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and medical physical (including drug and alcohol screening);
Pay a $25.00 non-refundable application processing fee.
Submit your application on-line no later than October 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Complete Mandatory On-line Written Examination Testing available between Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 9:00 AM and Friday, October 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please visit the following website:
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The Village of North Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the continuing policy of the North Riverside Police Department to afford equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability, and to conform to applicable laws and regulations. Equal opportunity encompasses all aspects of employment practices to include, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, and discipline.
Salary
77,422.79 Annual
Field
Police
Highest Educational Degree Required
High school diploma