Lateral Police Officer

Lateral Police Officer

Niles Police Department

Niles, IL

Posted Date

5/15/2026

Description

Position Information

Application Deadline:

NA

Salary:

Starting: $108,128.92

Top Pay: $136,445.99

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive benefits package and a work environment focused on officer wellness, growth, and opportunity, including:

12-Hour Shifts - Enjoy more days off and a balanced schedule, every other weekend off

9 Additional Kelly days off for Officers working 12-hour shifts

Holiday Time- Earn 8 hours of time off for working on a village recognized holiday (10 total)

Officers assigned to patrol can accrue 132 hours of compensatory time

Outstanding Benefits Include:

Paid Time Off: Vacation, time off for working holidays, personal days

Paid Sick Leave and extended leave (18 months paid during your career) for catastrophic illness

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Health, dental, vision, and life

Retirement Plans: Pension, 457, Roth IRA options

Tuition Reimbursement

Patrol Officers Represented by Metropolitan Alliance of Police Chapter 357

Modern, Officer-Friendly Policies:

Visible Tattoos Permitted (within department policy - no head, neck, hand, or face tattoos)

Strong Department Commitment to Training & Mental Health/Wellness

Workout on duty

New, state of the art on site fitness center

Individual assigned squad car, no sharing squad cars with other Officers

Eligible for specialty assignments after one year including:

Detective

Tactical Officer

In house warrant service team

Field Training Officer

Evidence Technician

Federal Task Force Officer

School Resource Officer

Bike Officer

Traffic Enforcement Officer

Homicide Task Force Investigator

Major Crash Investigator

Burglary Task Force Investigator

Honor Guard member

Range Officer

SWAT team officer

Most specialty assignments include a pay stipend between $300 and $400 annually

Firearm and body armor provided by the Niles Police Department

Boot allowance

After six months of employment, eligibility for Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,050 annually

Free Membership at Niles Fitness Center for employee and dependents

Indoor shooting range

Room to Grow:

Take your career further with future promotion opportunities and a variety of specialized assignments tailored to your skills and interests.

Population:

30,000

Position Details

The Niles Police Department is Now Hiring: Lateral Police Officers

Bring Your Experience. Build Your Future.

Are you a certified law enforcement officer ready for a new opportunity in a progressive and supportive department? Niles PD is seeking dedicated, experienced officers to join our team in where your service is valued, your career is supported, and your quality-of-life matters.

Your Experience Matters. Let It Take You Further.

Apply today to continue your law enforcement career in a department that supports and values its officers on and off duty.

Requirements:

Active Police Officer Certified by ILETSB in good standing

Have successfully completed current agency field training program and currently be in good standing.

To Apply:

/1165/Lateral-Police-Officer-Information

Field

Police

Job Type

Lateral Transfer