Police Officer

Police Officer Village of Worth Worth, IL Posted Date 5/01/2026 Description Position Information

Application Deadline:

06/12/26 @ 5:00 PM

Salary:

Starting:

$71,272.56 (as of May 1, 2026)

After One Year:

$77,268.38

Holiday Pay:

Approximately, an extra $3,700.69

Top Patrol Salary:

$117,674.77

Benefits:

Yearly uniform allowance ($800) Life, health, vision 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 12 hour shifts (every other weekend off) Squads are newer model Ford Explorers Numerous training opportunities No residency requirements

Sworn:

27

Population:

10,644 Position Details

NOW HIRING FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICERS

AT

LEAST TWO IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE

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 Applications for the position of Full-Time Police Officer are available: Beginning Wednesday, May 6, 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 June 12, 2026 by 5:00 PM.

Mandatory Orientation and Exam Date:

Saturday, June 27, 2026 Worth Junior High School 11151 S. New England Avenue Worth, IL 60482 Registration starts at 7:30 AM Mandatory Orientation starts at 8:00 AM You must be on time and show your driver's license.

THE DOORS WILL BE LOCKED AT 8

00 AM. Written Examination will start immediately after Orientation Applicants must: Be a citizen of the United States Be able to speak and read the English Language Minimum 21 - 35 years of age (unless otherwise provided by Statute) High School Diploma or equivalent Valid Driver's License Be of good moral character and be able to perform all the duties and tasks assigned to a Worth Police Officer. Be free from the use of illegal drugs. Applicants must successfully pass: Written exam Polygraph exam Drug screen Oral interview 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 and psychological exam, all in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Please Note:

To any person who is entitled to military, educational, or law enforcement preference points whose names appear on the register of eligible, the Board shall add five (5) points (Sections 5/0-2.1-8 and 5/10-2.1-9) upon request of the applicant. Such preference points shall not be cumulative. We are an equal opportunity employer. Police & Fire Commission Worth, Illinois Salary 71,272.56 Annual Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma or equivalent