Police Officer - Lateral

Police Officer - Lateral

Roselle Police Department

Roselle, IL

Posted Date

5/22/2026

Description

Position Information

Application Deadline:

Until Filled

Salary:

Starting:

$90,134 (2-3 years experience) Step 3 of salary range

$94,190 (4-5 years experience) Step 4 of salary range

$99,135 (6 or more years experience) Step 5 of salary range

** 4 remaining steps with current top pay of $121,989

** Contract expires 12/31/2027

84-hour pay period

Eligible to earn up to 480 hours of comp. time per year

Family Care Leave (Up to six weeks paid leave for qualifying event)

12-hour shifts

Alternative retirement option(s) available for those not qualified to enter an Article 3 Pension system

Specialty Opportunities include:

NIPAS MFF & MERIT SWAT

Investigations

School Resource Officers

Firearms Instructor

Defensive Tactics Instructor

Crisis Negotiations

Evidence Technician

Drone Team

Sworn:

32

Population:

22,845

Position Details

Alternative Eligibility Entry Program

Roselle Police Department

Pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6(h), the Roselle Police Department is looking for Experienced Law Enforcement Officers to be placed on an Alternate Eligibility Entry List.

Candidates placed on the list will have preference for appointment over the standard Eligibility List.

Requirements:

Applicants must meet the following requirements as of the date of application:

Certified as a full-time police officer by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

Prior continuous service as a police officer in the State of Illinois for a minimum of two years.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Initial Hiring Process:

Application

Preliminary Background Investigation

Oral Interview - Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

Pre-Background Investigation

Applicants placed on list based on final score as approved by the Board

Vacancies:

Conditional offer of employment based on the successful completion of:

Full Background Investigation

Polygraph Examination

Psychological Examination

Medical Examination

To apply and to upload a resume, cover letter, and three professional references interested candidates should use the online job application:

APPLICATION

The Village of Roselle and the Roselle Police Department are equal opportunity employers.

Salary

90,134.00 Annual

Field

Police

Highest Educational Degree Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Job Type

Lateral Transfer