Police Officer (Lateral-Entry)

Police Officer (Lateral-Entry)

Lindenhurst Police Department

Lindenhurst, IL

Posted Date

5/27/2026

Description

Position Information

Application Deadline:

06/25/26

@ 4:00 PM

Salary:

Starting: $87,294 - $96,241

Benefits Include:

Health Benefit Plans, Life Insurance, and Pension Plan

Paid Holidays, Personal Days, Sick Time, Vacation Days, and Compensatory Time

Uniforms and Equipment Provided by the Department

Sworn:

15

Population:

15,000

Position Details

Lindenhurst Police Department

Lindenhurst, Illinois

The Board of Police Commissioners of the Village of Lindenhurst, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of lateral-entry police officer with the Lindenhurst Police Department.

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Village of Lindenhurst:

U.S. citizenship and/or legal permanent resident of the United States

No felony convictions (Note: a misdemeanor or serious traffic offense may also disqualify applicants from further consideration)

Valid state-issued driver's license

Must be employed, whether currently or in the past, for at least 12 months as a full time sworn law enforcement officer in a regular police department in any municipal, county, university, or State law enforcement agency and is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board ("ILETSB")

Possess 20/20 corrected vision and shall not be colorblind in a manner that renders a person unable to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position

Applicants must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; Other statutory age limitations in effect at the time of application shall be applicable

Be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. equivalent

Application deadline date: June 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM

To apply for this position, please visit the following website:

/forms/5973

The Village of Lindenhurst is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary

87,294.00 - 96,241.00 Annual

Field

Police

Highest Educational Degree Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Type

Lateral Transfer