Lateral Police Patrol Officer

City of Springfield

is seeking applicants for

Lateral Police Patrol Officer

Department: Springfield Police Department

Division: Police

Work Location:

800 E. Monroe

Springfield, Illinois, 62701

United States

Work Hours: 10 hour shifts

Starting Rate: $87,652.17 - $97,391.30

Eligibility Requirements: Open to All Applicants

Union: Police Benevolent and Protective Association

Final Date to Apply: 1/3/2027

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Springfield Police Department is now accepting applications for the Lateral Entry Police Patrol Officer Examination Process. We are seeking experienced and dedicated law enforcement professionals who are committed to serving the Springfield community with integrity, professionalism, and excellence.

Required Qualifications:

Certified Police Officer: Must currently hold valid law enforcement certification.

Academy Graduate: Must have graduated from an accredited law enforcement academy.

Illinois Certification: Must be certified in Illinois as a full-time peace officer, or eligible for certification through waiver as an out-of-state officer.

Experience: Must have at least two (2) years of full-time sworn law enforcement experience.

Examination Process: Must successfully complete all phases of the Civil Service Commission's prescribed examination and hiring process.

Additional Requirements - Must be a U.S. citizen; High school diploma or GED required; Vision Standards: With soft contact lenses: 20/40 or better, with glasses or hard contacts: 20/40 or better, without correction: no worse than 20/100, must have normal color vision or mild red-green deficiency (mild anomalous trichromat); Must comply with department appearance standards; No felony convictions or disqualifying misdemeanors; Must possess a valid driver's license at time of hire; Must obtain an Illinois Firearm Owner's Identification card within 12 months of hire.

Application Requirements - At the time of application, candidates must submit the following: A copy of their law enforcement academy certification An employment verification letter on official department letterhead, stating dates of service as a sworn police officer.

Applications are reviewed as they are submitted, and qualified candidates may be contacted and moved forward at any time. This position does not have a set closing date and will remain open until filled.

Preference for employment in all positions with the city shall be given to applicants who are full-time city residents.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Free Health Clinic
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• 4 weeks paid parental leave
• 13 paid holidays
• 10-25 paid vacation days, based on years of service
• 12 paid sick days annually
• Tuition Reimbursement

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