Police Officer Entry & Lateral

Police Officer Entry & Lateral

Zion Police Department

Zion, IL

Posted Date

5/18/2026

Description

Position Information

Application Deadline:

07/17/26

@ 4:00 PM

Salary:

$87,885 - $130,419

Starting Entry: $87,885

Starting Lateral: Up to $109,294

Lateral hires will be credited one year of service for every two years of prior experience up to Step 5 on the wage scale.

WHAT WE OFFER:

$1,200 Annual Stipend for Uniforms and Equipment

Additional Specialty Pay o Field Training Officers, Firearms Instructors and Tactical Response Team $750/each with additional benefit time off for Field Training Officers o Detectives and Accident Investigators $1,500/each

Additional Longevity Pay, up to $1,750

Blue Cross Blue Shield Comprehensive Insurance Plan & Health Savings Account

Group Life Insurance

Fraternal Order of Police Union Representation

Tuition Reimbursement Program for Associates, Bachelors, or Master's Degrees

SPECIALTY ASSIGNMENTS:

Evidence Technician

Accident Investigator

Field Training Officer

Juvenile Officer

School resource officer

K9 Unit

Bike patrol

Detective

Street Crimes Detective

tactical response team

drone pilot

TASK FORCE OPPORTUNITIES:

Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives

Federal bureau of investigations

Lake County Special Investigations Group

Lake County Major Crime

Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team

NIPAS Emergency services team

NIPAS Mobile Field Force

Sworn:

54

Population:

24,655

Position Details

Zion Police Department

Zion, Illinois

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS!

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of Zion, Illinois is accepting applications for ENTRY-LEVEL and LATERAL POLICE OFFICER with the Zion Police Department.

ENTRY-LEVEL APPLICANTS

Application Deadline:

July 17, 2026 at 4:00pm

Written Examination:

July 29, 2026 at 7:00 am through July 30, 2026 at 7:00 am

Applicants Must Meet the Following Minimum Requirements:

At least 21 years of age, not to exceed the age of 34, at time of written exam;

U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States;

High school graduate or GED equivalent;

Possess a valid driver's license with good driving record;

Successfully complete the P.O.W.E.R Test conducted through any of the following testing centers:

Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA)

-OR- Joliet Junior College -OR- Triton College.

A POWER test card must be dated within 9 months PRIOR to the application deadline and submitted with the application.

Pay a $48.00 non-refundable application processing fee (this fee will be waived for City of Zion residents with proof of address);

Complete mandatory the on-line written examination;

Successfully pass the written exam with a score of 70% or higher.

APPLICATION:

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LATERAL APPLICANTS:

The City of Zion is accepting applications to create an alternative eligibility list for the position of Lateral Police Officer.

Applicants Must Meet the Following Minimum Requirements:

Have a minimum of two (2) years experience as a full-time Sworn Police Officer;

Have been employed in that position within the past two (2) years;

U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States;

High school graduate or GED equivalent;

Possess a valid driver's license with good driving record;

No felony convictions and be of good moral character;

Have ILETSB Law Enforcement Certification or be able to obtain a waiver.

APPLICATION:

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ALL Applicants Moving Forward in the Process Must Meet the Following:

Successfully complete an oral interview;

Successfully complete a background investigation:

Applicants will be required to fully disclose all personnel matters, to include agreements and sealed files and submit to fingerprinting if required;

Successfully complete a psychological evaluation;

Successfully complete a medical physical, including drug and alcohol screening

The City of Zion is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Field

Police

Highest Educational Degree Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Type

Lateral Transfer