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Lateral Police Officer

Lockport Police Department | Lockport, IL

Posted Date 1/09/2026
Description

Position Information

Application Deadline:

  • 01/26/26

Salary:

  • Years of Experience

    Current

    Effective 1/1/2027

    2

    $88,293

    $91,164

    3

    $93,099

    $96,125

    4

    $97,358

    $100,523

    5+

    $101,886

    $105,198

    • Maximum salary of $120,768 after nine years of service (including transfer credit).
    • Eligible for step increases yearly on anniversary date until attain top scale
    • Future annual wage increases of 3.25% on January 1, 2027

    Department Benefits:

    • Insurance Premiums are currently 100% paid by the City , including the cost of premiums for your spouse & dependents (Health, Dental & Life) through 2027
    • Personal, compensatory, and vacation accrual; sick and bereavement leave
      • Vacation time available for use after the successful completion of training; officers with 5+ years of service receive three weeks immediately
    • 12 hours shifts (shifts begin at 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM)
    • 12 paid holidays (annually)
    • Education and longevity stipends
    • Special duty stipends
    • Field Training Officer and Officer-In-Charge compensation
    • Police pension program (Article 3: Downstate pension plan)
    • Union representation through MAP
    • City provides all uniforms and equipment at no cost to the officer
    • Optional flexible spending account
    • Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
    • Individually assigned squad cars (take home program for officers living in Lockport)
    • Well-equipped gym with new free weights and cardio equipment; officers allowed to work out while on duty
    • Appearance Requirements: Tattoos permitted except for face, neck, and hands; beards allowed

    Link to current Collective Bargaining Agreement: MAP #75 Collective Bargaining Agreement 2023-2027

Sworn:

  • 41

Population:

  • 26,094

Position Details

IMMEDIATE VACANCY

The Lockport Board of Police Commissioners (BOPC) is soliciting applications for lateral police officer positions from Illinois certified law enforcement officers.

Requirements:

  • Current certification as a full time law enforcement officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
  • Minimum 2 years full time experience within the last 3 years with an Illinois municipal, county, or state law enforcement agency.
  • In good standing with current law enforcement agency employer or upon departure from such an agency within the past 3 years.
  • Age range: 23 to 40 years of age.
  • Residency requirement: must reside within thirty-five (35) miles of the corporate boundaries of the City of Lockport
  • Upon hiring: field training program and 18 month probationary period.

Position Information:

Initial patrol position and subsequent opportunities for assignments to federal, state, and regional agencies, and specialized functions within the Lockport Police Department, including:

  • Investigations
  • Major Crimes Task Force
  • SWAT / Negotiators (2 different teams)
  • Mobile Field Force
  • Traffic Unit
  • DEA Task Force Officer
  • HSI Task Force Officer
  • School Resource Officer
  • Community Outreach
  • Drone Operators
  • Crash Reconstruction

How to Apply:

All applicants are required to complete & submit the application below:

Lateral Police Officer Application

Completed applications & resumes should be submitted via email or mail to the following:

Email:

mhickey@lockport.org

OR

Mail:

City of Lockport - BOPC

Attn: Maggie Hickey

222 E. Ninth Street

Lockport, IL 60441

Deadline:

January 26, 2026

For any questions please contact the following:

Maggie Hickey

815-838-0549 ext. 2112

mhickey@lockport.org

Salary88,293.00 Annual
Field
Police
Job Type
Lateral Transfer

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