LEXIPOL

Lateral Police Officer

University Park Police Department | University Park, IL

Posted Date 6/24/2025
Description

Position Information

Application Deadline:

  • Until Filled

Salary:

  • Starting: $61,493.25

    $20K signing bonus for laterals

Sworn:

  • 20

Population:

  • 7,200

Position Details

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be over 21 years at the time of employment; with prior experience as a full-time sworn officer
  • Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State driver's license
  • Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral character described in State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be able to read and write the English language effectively; And complete all phases of testing
  • Must reside within a (30) mile radius of the University Park Village Hall within 1 year of employment date
  • Ability to meet the Department's physical standards

Ability to furnish upon request:

  • State of Illinois Certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
  • A copy of the following:
    • Resume
    • Professional licenses
    • Training certificates
    • Documents confirming work experience
    • Birth certificate
    • High school diploma or GED Certificate
    • Transcripts of higher learning
    • Military service board and discharge papers (DD-214)
    • Employee evaluations
    • Any other employment related material as requested or required

Applications can be downloaded from the Village website at:

https://www.university-park-il.com/community/residents/village_forms/index.php#outer-605

Applications can be delivered to:

University Park Village Hall

44 Towncenter Drive

University Park, IL 60484

Email: Rmartin@university-park-il.com

Salary61,493.25 Annual
Field
Police
Highest Educational Degree Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Type
Lateral Transfer

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