Lateral Transfer Police Officer (Certified Police Officers) West Dundee Police Department West Dundee, IL Posted Date 7/29/2026 Description Position Information

Application Deadline:

Continuous - Apply Anytime

Salary:

Currently:

$78,552 - $112,858 (includes 4% pensionable stipend) The new contract is currently being negotiated!

Initial Step Placement:

Up to Step 6 based on qualifications

Sworn:

24 Full-Time; 1 Part-Time

Population:

8,500 approx Position Details

JOIN THE WEST DUNDEE POLICE DEPARTMENT

IMMEDIATE

OPENINGS

LATERAL

IMMEDIATELY AFTER ACADEMY CERTIFICATION

COMPETITIVE

PAY & BENEFITS!

Are you a certified officer or currently in the academy? The West Dundee Police Department is expanding its ranks to meet the growing needs of our community. As the Village continues to develop and our population and service demands increase, we are adding new positions to ensure we maintain the high standard of service our residents & businesses expect and deserve. This hiring initiative comes at an exciting time for the department. The Village continues to advance plans for a new 35,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art police facility, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to growth, modernization, and providing officers with the resources they need to serve our community effectively. We are seeking driven, dedicated professionals to join our team and contribute to a department that values proactive policing, continuous improvement, and community partnership. We offer an excellent opportunity for certified officers, as well as academy recruits ready to lateral in after earning their police certification, to fast-track their careers within a professional and forward-thinking agency.

Department Highlights:

Current contract is being negotiated (salary range will increase) 12-Hour patrol shifts - enjoy every other weekend off Full Illinois Police Pension + 457 Deferred Comp options 7 step salary scale - $78,552 to $112,858 (will increase with contract ratification) No written exam or POWER Test for laterals Lateral immediately after State Certification! Opportunities for specialty assignments (Investigations, SWAT, Major Crimes Task Force, School Resource Officer, C.O.R.E., Mobile Field Force, Accident Reconstruction Team) Focus on training, wellness, and career development Department-issued modern uniforms and high-end equipment Intelligence-led & problem-solving policing philosophy Emphasis on technology and innovation Future expansion plans - including a new 35,000-square-foot state-of-the-art police facility

Minimum Requirements:

Certified police officer in the State of Illinois High school diploma or GED US Citizen Valid Driver's License Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment Must successfully pass: Background investigation Interview Polygraph Psychological & medical exams Drug screening Review of past/current performance evaluations No

P.O.W.E.R.

card or written exam required for eligible lateral applicants.

Apply Now:

Lateral Transfer Candidate applications are available at:

APPLY HERE

Department Flyer Already Certified? Fast-Track Your Career. Serve With Purpose. Thrive With Us. Join a department where your ideas matter, your development is a priority, and your future is bright. With immediate openings and the unique opportunity to lateral post-certification, there's no better time to apply. Commander James Breon can be reached for more information at: 847-551-3810 Ext. 1213 The Village of West Dundee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary 78,552.00 - 112,858.00 Annual Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma or equivalent Job Type Lateral Transfer