Lateral Entry Police Officer

Position Information

Application Deadline:

• 07/03/25

Salary:

• Starting: Up to $114,456* based on current salary and years of experience

  *this amount was valid until April 30, 2025; contract negotiations are pending

  Benefit Information:

  • Police Pension
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield healthcare plans – HMO and PPO
  • Dental Vision and Life Insurance
  • Sick Leave and Personal leave
  • Paid vacation
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Uniform, body armor and equipment provided/Clothing Allowance
  • Tuition reimbursement

Sworn:

• 28

Population:

• 11,192

Position Details

The Burr Ridge Police Department is currently accepting applications for Lateral Entry Police Officers.

Department Contact:

Officer Mary Murphy

630-323-8181 ext. 5120

mmurphy@burr-ridge.gov

Department Overview:

The Burr Ridge Police Department consists of 32 full-time employees, 28 of whom are sworn officers including a Chief, two (2) Deputy Chiefs, and five (5) Sergeants.

Officers enjoy working twelve-hour shifts and participating in extensive levels of training

The Department also offers a variety of specialty positions:

• Investigations
• Firearms Instructor
• Field Training Officer
• Evidence Technician
• Bike Patrol
• School Resource Officer

Burr Ridge is a member of the Metropolitan Emergency Response and Investigative Team ( MERIT ) which offers these specialty positions:

• Metro SWAT
• Major Crimes
• Public Integrity Unit
• Major Crash Reconstruction
• Crime Scene Forensics
• Digital Forensics
• Crisis Negotiations
• K9 Response
• Incident Management Assistance Team
• Drone Teams

Area Information:

The Village of Burr Ridge is located approximately 20 miles southwest of Chicago. With a population of 11,192 and an area of 7.332 square miles.

Job Requirements:

• Age: Must be at least 21 years old, and under 35 at the time of application. Exemptions for military or prior police experience as permitted by law
• Citizenship Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen
• High School Grad/GED: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Valid ILLINOIS Driver's License: Yes
• Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
• Additional Requirements:
• At least two years of experience as a full-time sworn, certified law enforcement officer with an Illinois law enforcement agency. (Part-time certification does not meet this requirement), or be qualified to take the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board “Out of State Reciprocity” exam.
• Must have no felony convictions

Application Available at:

Employment Application

Please apply with the following documents to be considered:

1. Legible and signed employment application
2. A copy of your birth certificate or certificate of naturalization
3. A copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate
4. A copy of your college or university degree or transcript (if applicable)
5. A copy of your valid driver's license
6. A copy of your U.S. Military DD-214 form (if applicable)
7. A copy of your Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board certificate

Return application materials to the Burr Ridge Fire and Police Commission:

By email:

policeadmin@burr-ridge.gov

OR

In person:

Burr Ridge Police Department

7700 S. County Line Road

Burr Ridge, IL 60527

ATTN: APPLICATIONS

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Hiring Process:

Initial examination of candidates:

• Complete the Burr Ridge Police Department application and submit all required documents. Applications with missing documentation will not be considered.
• Oral interview with the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
• Background investigation
• Polygraph exam
• Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment shall be required to pass the following:
• Psychological exam
• Preemployment Physical examination

Burr Ridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer