Job Description

Waukegan Police Department

Contact Information

Address

Waukegan Police Department

101 N. West Street

Waukegan, IL 60085

Website

www.waukeganil.gov/460/Police-Jobs-and-Recruitment

Phone

847-599-2559

Position Information

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Salary

Starting: $79,049.58 - $120,997.87

Sworn

Population

89,078

Position Details

Application Open

IMMEDIATELY

Application Link

https://www.waukeganil.gov/913/Lateral-Transfer-Applications

The City of Waukegan Police Department is seeking experienced Police Officers for lateral appointment.

The Waukegan Police Department has an authorized strength of 165 sworn officers who are committed to partnering with the community to reduce crime and ensure the safety of our citizens.

Our department offers opportunities in all facets of law enforcement including:

Patrol
Investigations
Traffic
K9
Community Crimes Division
Major Crime Scene Unit
Major Crash Unit
Drone
Neighborhood policing

In Addition, Our Officers Are Assigned To

NIPAS EST
Mobile Field Force
Regional federal task forces

Minimum Qualifications

State of Illinois certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board as a law enforcement officer (part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement).
Must be at least 21 years old.
United States Citizen or Legal Resident of the United States.
Education – High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Experience – Currently employed for at least two (2) years as a full time sworn, certified law enforcement officer by a State, County, University or local law enforcement agency. Applicants must be in good standing with the agency in which they serve. (Part-time certification as a law enforcement officers does not meet this requirement).
Possess the particular knowledge, skills, abilities, and level of experience required pursuant to the call for qualified lateral appointment applicants. A person currently ranked on an eligible register for entry level Police Officer may apply for a lateral appointment.
Be able to successfully pass a psychological screening, medical and drug test, and extensive personal interview and background examinations.
Be of good moral character.

Applicants who meet these minimum qualifications and are selected for lateral appointment shall complete the entry process before receiving an offer of employment.

The Entry Process May Include The Following Components

Oral interviews.
Applicant experience verification.
Background investigation.
Psychological examination.
Medical examination and drug screening.

After appointment, selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a field training program and probationary period as provided in the applicable collective bargaining agreement for Police Officers.

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