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Lateral Police Officer
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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
Job Description
Lateral Police Officer
Village of Worth
Worth, IL
Posted Date
9/03/2026
Description
Position Information
Application Deadline:
10/09/26
@ 5:00 PM
Salary:
Lateral Starting Salary:
$86,425.42
After One Year of Service:
$95,833.18
Approximately, an extra $4,487.47 of holiday pay
An additional $800.00 is earned through an annual uniform allowance
Top Patrol Salary:
$117,674.77
Benefits:
Uniform Allowance
Life, Health, and Dental Insurance offered
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans
9 Paid Holidays
Pension Plan
Sick Time
Vacation Time
Personal and Bereavement time
Position is eligible for overtime pay
Ongoing and Continuing Education Training
12-hour patrol shifts
Every other weekend off
About the
Department:
5th District SWAT Team
South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force
Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC)
Illinois Statewide Auto Theft Task Force (ISATT)
US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Partnership opportunities with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
K-9 Unit
Therapy K-9
Overweight Truck Enforcement
School Resource Officer
Field Training Officer
Range Master
Defensive Tactics Instructor
Patrol Evidence Technicians
Plenty of training opportunities available
Sworn:
28
Population:
10,644
Position Details Certified Full-Time Lateral Police Officer
•
CERTIFIED BY ILETSB AND EMPLOYED FULL TIME BY THEIR CURRENT AGENCY WITHIN THE STATE FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO
(2) YEARS
•Applications for the position of Certified Lateral Full-Time Police Officer are available at:
Beginning Friday, September 4, 2026
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
IN PERSON at:
Worth Village Hall
7112 W. 111th Street
Worth, IL 60482
OR
ONLINE at:
This is a fillable application that must be emailed by the due date to:
THERE IS NO FEE FOR THIS APPLICATION.
Completed applications and forms must be received by the Worth Police & Fire Commission at the above address or the above email address by Friday, October 9, 2026 by 5:00 PM.
NO APPLICATION FEE
To be considered for a Lateral Hire, an applicant must:
Have fulfilled the requirements of the Illinois Police Training Act
Be a full time sworn officer of a regular police department in any municipal, county, university or State law enforcement agency, provided that they are certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board and have been with their respective law enforcement agency within the State for at least two (2) years
Be a citizen of the United States
Be able to speak and read the English language
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver's License
Be of good moral character
Be able to perform all the duties and tasks assigned to a Worth Police Officer
Applicants must successfully pass an oral interview, and a background investigation.
Applicants must also meet the criteria established by Illinois State Statutes and the Worth Police and Fire Commissioners.
After a conditional job offer, but prior to actual employment, a candidate must pass a medical exam, all in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Police & Fire Commission
Worth, Illinois
Salary
86,425.42 Annual
Field
Police
Highest Educational Degree Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Type
Lateral Transfer