Police Officer

Police Officer Westchester Police Department Westchester, IL Posted Date 5/05/2026 Description Position Information

Application Deadline:

06/15/26

Salary:

$81,099.38 - $121,592.20 •Subject to increase with new contract (Currently in negotiations)

Benefit Information:

Paid Vacation/ sick leave Paid Holidays Access to medical, dental and vison insurance Group life insurance Westchester Police pension Fund Access to voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans for additional retirement savings

Sworn:

32

Population:

16,000 - 17,000 Position Details Westchester Police Department Now Accepting Applications!

Police Officer Minimum Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status High School Diploma or GED One of the following Successful completion of at least 30 semester hours (or their equivalent in quarter or trimester hours) of credit from an accredited college or university (copy of official transcripts due at deadline) OR At least 12 months of active service in any branch of the United States military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard) with an honorable discharge or medical discharge Valid Driver's License 21 to under 35 years of age as of test date unless otherwise exempt by Statute Valid POWER Test Card dated within one year of the application deadline Application Deadline Monday, June 15, 2026: Must complete the PST and submit supporting documents by deadline to be considered for position Application available at: /departments/Westchester-PD/police-officer-171 Salary 81,099.38 - 121,592.20 Annual Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma or equivalent