Certified Police Officer (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Sleepy Hollow Police Department
Sleepy Hollow, IL
Posted Date
8/27/2026
Description
Position Information
Application Deadline:
Until Filled
Salary:
Full-Time Certified:
Starting at $67,300
Part-Time:
$30.50/hour with annual increases on May 1st
What We Offer:
12-Hour patrol shifts - every other weekend off
Presently, we provide a generous 457 match through the Village. We are currently conducting a process to implement a formal pension program which, if approved, will go into effect in January 2027.
Excellent health benefits, Employee assistance plan, and the most unique and sought-out police patch around!
Uniforms and equipment supplied utilizing quartermaster system - no keeping track of uniform allowance!
Officers are allowed and encouraged to grow through case follow-up, coaching and training
Organization focuses on training, wellness, and career development; a family atmosphere
Opportunity for promotion and specialty assignments.
High-end equipment and training
Our staff are encouraged to interact and engage with the community.
Sworn:
15
Population:
3,300
Position Details We expect to immediately fill one certified full-time position.
An additional full-time position will be filled on January 1st.
Part-time certified candidates interested in transitioning to future full-time employment are preferred as we anticipate growth within this fiscal year.
The Village of Sleepy Hollow, Illinois is currently seeking applications from exceptional individuals for the position of full-time and part-time Police Officer.
We have a simple and timely hiring process directed by the Chief of Police. Future full-time openings are usually filled through our part-time roster
The Sleepy Hollow Police Department is fortunate to deliver our services in concert with citizens who are supportive of our officers and an engaged and supportive political base. All of whom show their appreciation often. We seek professional officers who are willing to work hard for the residents of Sleepy Hollow.
We are a police administration that is forward thinking, ethically based, and recognizes the contributions of its officers.
Minimum qualifications include:
21 years of age
U.S. Citizen
High school graduate (or equivalent)
Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record
Valid FOID card
Excellent moral character
Good mental and physical condition
No felony or domestic violence convictions
Willingness to work all shifts
Willingness to work weekends and some holidays (mandatory to work on the Fourth of July)
MUST BE a graduate of one of either the full-time or part-time sworn officer Illinois training programs and be State of Illinois certified or have the appropriate training and certification from another state that is compatible with Illinois training requirements
Currently employed in law enforcement or recently separated in good standing from a law enforcement agency
All qualified applications will be required to:
Pass an oral interview
Pass a thorough background investigation, including possible credit check
Complete a Reimbursement Agreement for costs incurred by the Village of Sleepy Hollow for the applicant, should the applicant voluntarily leave the police department within the first eighteen months of employment or completion of training
Pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and possibly a psychological evaluation after acceptance of appointment
Providing an application does not automatically guarantee you will be hired. We reserve the right to hire based on our hiring policies/procedures and the successful completion of our detailed pre-employment background investigation and approval by our Chief of Police and the Village of Sleepy Hollow Village Board.
If you are not currently certified and/or a sworn police officer, please do not submit an application.
Pre-Application can be found at:
/sites/default/files/fileattachments/police/page/2308/shpd_employ_app.pdf
OR
By Visiting:
Sleepy Hollow Police Department
One Thorobred Lane
Sleepy Hollow, IL 60118
Monday - Friday
7 AM - 3:30 PM
Pre-Applications may be returned:
Via:
U.S. postal mail
OR
Emailed to:
OR
In person at:
Above address
This web page's advertisement may be changed at a later date without notice at the direction and discretion of the Sleepy Hollow Police Department.
Salary
30.50 Hour
Field
Police
Highest Educational Degree Required
High school diploma or equivalent