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Lateral Officer
Job Description
Lateral Officer Ottawa Police Department The Ottawa Police Department is accepting applications to establish a Lateral Officer Transfer Register. Applicants must be a certified officer with 2 years of experience. Applications must be done online at www.cityofottawa.org and completed no later than 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 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