Patrol Officer - Lateral Entry

Position Information

Application Deadline:

• 06/06/25

Salary:

• Starting: $75,128 - $87,167*

  5% raises each of the next 3 years (FOP contract)

  Signing bonus up to $5,000*

  Benefits:

  • Up to 2 weeks of vacation time to start*
  • Article 3 pension plan
  • Available deferred compensation plan
  • Additional pay for military, education, and bi-lingual
  * Based on previous experience

Sworn:

• 21

Population:

• 8,800

Position Details

Rock Falls Police Department is accepting applications for LATERAL ENTRY Patrol Officer.

To qualify:

1. Possess full-time certification as an Illinois Police Officer or qualify for a waiver from ILETSB if out-of-state trained.
2. You must have a minimum of 2-years of full-time law enforcement experience and either be currently employed as a police officer or have no more than 12 months separation from service.
3. Pass required background screenings.

To apply:

To complete an application by June 6, 2025 go to:

www.joinrfpd.com

Interviews will be held at a date TBD in June.

If you have questions, please contact Chief Pilgrim at:

815-622-1140 x1247