Police Officer

Position Information

Application Deadline:

• 07/11/25

Salary:

• Starting: $60,500

  Lateral Program Salary Range:

  • 3-7 years: $62,329 - $69,029
  • 8-13+ years: $70,065 - $75,479

  Benefits:

  • Employee Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • IMRF Retirement Plan
  • No residency requirements
  • Yearly clothing allowance $500
  • 11 paid holidays

  Additional Benefits:

  • 12 hour shifts
  • Earn one day of sick time a month
  • 40 hours of personal time
  • IMRF Retirement System
  • Health savings account

Sworn:

• 10

Population:

• 4,000

Position Details

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• U.S. Citizen
• Minimum 21 years old
• Valid driver's license
• No felony convictions
• Pass physical Agility (Power Test)
• Pass Written Exam (National Police Officer Selection Test)

Applications available at the Village of Dwight website:

www.dwightillinois.org

Submit applications in person by July 11, 2025 at:

Village of Dwight

209 S. Prairie Avenue

Dwight, Il 60420