Police Officer

Police Officer

Westchester Police Department

Westchester, IL

Posted Date

5/05/2026

Description

Position Information

Application Deadline:

06/15/26

Salary:

$81,099.38 - $121,592.20

*Subject to increase with new contract (Currently in negotiations)

Benefit Information:

Paid Vacation/ sick leave

Paid Holidays

Access to medical, dental and vison insurance Group life insurance

Westchester Police pension Fund

Access to voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans for additional retirement savings

Sworn:

32

Population:

16,000 - 17,000

Position Details

Westchester Police Department Now Accepting Applications!

Police Officer Minimum Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status

High School Diploma or GED

One of the following

Successful completion of at least 30 semester hours (or their equivalent in quarter or trimester hours) of credit from an accredited college or university (copy of official transcripts due at deadline) OR

At least 12 months of active service in any branch of the United States military (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard) with an honorable discharge or medical discharge

Valid Driver's License

21 to under 35 years of age as of test date unless otherwise exempt by Statute

Valid POWER Test Card dated within one year of the application deadline

Application Deadline Monday, June 15, 2026:

Must complete the PST and submit supporting documents by deadline to be considered for position

Application available at:

/departments/Westchester-PD/police-officer-171

Salary

81,099.38 - 121,592.20 Annual

Field

Police

Highest Educational Degree Required

High school diploma or equivalent