Police Officer

Police Officer Round Lake Police Department Round Lake, IL Posted Date 4/17/2026 Description Position Information

Application Deadline:

06/05/26 @ 3:00 PM

Salary:

Starting:

$80,580 We offer: Modern police facility Excellent equipment and training Retirement benefits Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Paid vacation Paid roll call time Sick leave, including holiday compensation

Sworn:

30

Population:

18,751 Position Details

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

The Village of Round Lake, an equal opportunity employer, is accepting applications for the position of full-time Police Officer. Join a progressive law enforcement agency that embraces the philosophy of community policing and partnership. With 18,751 residents and 30 full-time police officers, career opportunities include specialized assignments in: Bicycle patrol D.A.R.E. officer Evidence technician School resource officer Detective Truck enforcement officer Gang specialist

NIPAS/SWAT

officer NIPAS Mobile Field Force Lake County Major Crimes Task Force investigator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 21 to 34 years of age, or as otherwise provided in 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6 High school diploma or equivalent Ability to obtain a valid Illinois Firearm Owners Identification Card Good moral character Successfully pass: Written examination

P.O.W.E.R.

test Oral interview Pre-employment background investigation Psychological exam Polygraph exam Medical exam No felony or certain misdemeanor convictions

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application Availability:

Applications are available online at: /?eid=300 OR In person at: Round Lake Police Department 741 West Townline Road Round Lake, Illinois 60073 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM through 4:30 PM APPLICATION

DEADLINE

Applications may be submitted no later than June 5, 2026 at 3:00

PM:

Via email to: OR In person at: Round Lake Police Department 741 West Townline Road Round Lake, Illinois Applications will not be accepted by mail or courier and any application submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.

ORIENTATION

A MANDATORY orientation session will be held at: Round Lake Police Department Community Room 741 West Townline Road Round Lake, Illinois 60073 Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM WRITTEN

EXAMINATION

Following the orientation a written test will be administered. Applicants must present a valid government-issued photo identification card for entry into the testing area.

ADDITIONAL EXAMINATIONS

Applicants who successfully complete the physical agility test and written examination will be required to submit to additional testing, including: Oral interviews Pre-employment background investigation Psychological assessment Polygraph examination Medical examination Salary 80,580.00 Annual Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma or equivalent