Ranger Police Officer (Lateral Transfer)
- Lake County Forest Preserves
- Lake Villa, Illinois
- Full Time
Ranger Police Officer (Lateral Transfer)
Lake County Forest Preserves
Lake Villa, IL
Posted Date
5/22/2026
Description
Position Information
Application Deadline:
Until Filled
Salary:
$35.98 - $54.62/hour
Anticipated Hiring Rate Range: $35.98 - $38.55/hour*
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION*:
Lateral Transfer Wage Placement * In accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, the District reserves the right to place qualified lateral transfer candidates above entry-level wage during a lateral transfer recruitment. Candidates with less than eighteen (18) months of full-time service shall be eligible to start at Step I. A candidate with more than eighteen (18) months and less than four (4) years of full-time service shall be eligible to start at Step I or II. A candidate with more than four (4) years of full-time service shall be eligible to start at Step I, II, or III. Step I $35.98 per hour Step II $37.23 per hour Step III $38.55 per hour Final step placement shall be determined by the District based on the candidate's verified experience and qualifications.
The District is committed to the well-being, career growth, and quality of life of every Ranger Police Officer who wears our patch. Here's what you can expect about our benefits:
Schedule & Work-Life Balance
5/2-5/3 rotation with 8.5-hour shifts predictable time off, and a real life outside the uniform.
No dedicated midnight shift. Overnight coverage is handled through a voluntary on-call rotation, so you're not working graveyards.
On-call pay that respects your time a per-night stipend for being available, plus overtime if you're called out.
Compensation & Career Growth:
Lateral transfers welcome. Experienced officers come in at a higher pay rate per our collective bargaining agreement your service counts from day one.
Specialty pay for Field Training Officers, Officers in Charge and bilingual-certified officers.
Opportunities to specialize in dedicated units within the department and on regional multi-agency task forces. Health, Retirement & Family
SLEP pension (Sheriffs Law Enforcement Personnel) one of the strongest retirement programs in Illinois law enforcement.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Generous paid time off: vacation, personal, holiday, sick leave and paid parental leave. Gear, Facilities & Culture
Full uniform and equipment package provided, including personal body armor. The only thing you must supply is your duty weapon.
Free uniform laundry service
On-site fitness room
A team culture built on professionalism, camaraderie, and continuous training the kind of department officers stay at for a career.
Position Details
Full-Time Position (5 positions available)
Location: Lake County, IL
This is an excellent opportunity for fully sworn Illinois officers currently serving in a municipal police department to transition to a non-traditional policing agency that values your training, and to experience and enjoy the benefits of continuing your career while serving the community.
SUMMARY:
The Ranger Police Officer enforces the Illinois Compiled Statutes within Lake County, and enforces the District's Rules & Regulations on District lands. Officers are entrusted with protecting both the public and natural resources while building strong community relationships. Members of the Lake County Forest Preserve District's Public Safety Department take pride in a Community-Oriented Policing philosophy, maintaining peace while engaging in proactive initiatives that foster trust and collaboration with the public and our other public safety partners. This is a highly visible and rewarding position where officers patrol on foot, bike, or vehicles, prevent crime, ensure public safety, protect open lands, investigate incidents, make arrests, and provide emergency assistance. Officers gain the opportunity to serve in one of the most unique and scenic law enforcement environments in Illinois, with over 31,700 acres of protected land, trails, lakes, and recreation areas.
HOW TO APPLY AND APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Interest in Forest Preserve employment can only be expressed by submitting a Forest Preserve Employment Application.
Applications are accepted online at .
Positions are open until filled.
Salary
35.98 - 54.62 Hour
Field
Police
Job Type
Lateral Transfer
Lake County Forest Preserves
Lake Villa, IL
Posted Date
5/22/2026
Description
Position Information
Application Deadline:
Until Filled
Salary:
$35.98 - $54.62/hour
Anticipated Hiring Rate Range: $35.98 - $38.55/hour*
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION*:
Lateral Transfer Wage Placement * In accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, the District reserves the right to place qualified lateral transfer candidates above entry-level wage during a lateral transfer recruitment. Candidates with less than eighteen (18) months of full-time service shall be eligible to start at Step I. A candidate with more than eighteen (18) months and less than four (4) years of full-time service shall be eligible to start at Step I or II. A candidate with more than four (4) years of full-time service shall be eligible to start at Step I, II, or III. Step I $35.98 per hour Step II $37.23 per hour Step III $38.55 per hour Final step placement shall be determined by the District based on the candidate's verified experience and qualifications.
The District is committed to the well-being, career growth, and quality of life of every Ranger Police Officer who wears our patch. Here's what you can expect about our benefits:
Schedule & Work-Life Balance
5/2-5/3 rotation with 8.5-hour shifts predictable time off, and a real life outside the uniform.
No dedicated midnight shift. Overnight coverage is handled through a voluntary on-call rotation, so you're not working graveyards.
On-call pay that respects your time a per-night stipend for being available, plus overtime if you're called out.
Compensation & Career Growth:
Lateral transfers welcome. Experienced officers come in at a higher pay rate per our collective bargaining agreement your service counts from day one.
Specialty pay for Field Training Officers, Officers in Charge and bilingual-certified officers.
Opportunities to specialize in dedicated units within the department and on regional multi-agency task forces. Health, Retirement & Family
SLEP pension (Sheriffs Law Enforcement Personnel) one of the strongest retirement programs in Illinois law enforcement.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Generous paid time off: vacation, personal, holiday, sick leave and paid parental leave. Gear, Facilities & Culture
Full uniform and equipment package provided, including personal body armor. The only thing you must supply is your duty weapon.
Free uniform laundry service
On-site fitness room
A team culture built on professionalism, camaraderie, and continuous training the kind of department officers stay at for a career.
Position Details
Full-Time Position (5 positions available)
Location: Lake County, IL
This is an excellent opportunity for fully sworn Illinois officers currently serving in a municipal police department to transition to a non-traditional policing agency that values your training, and to experience and enjoy the benefits of continuing your career while serving the community.
SUMMARY:
The Ranger Police Officer enforces the Illinois Compiled Statutes within Lake County, and enforces the District's Rules & Regulations on District lands. Officers are entrusted with protecting both the public and natural resources while building strong community relationships. Members of the Lake County Forest Preserve District's Public Safety Department take pride in a Community-Oriented Policing philosophy, maintaining peace while engaging in proactive initiatives that foster trust and collaboration with the public and our other public safety partners. This is a highly visible and rewarding position where officers patrol on foot, bike, or vehicles, prevent crime, ensure public safety, protect open lands, investigate incidents, make arrests, and provide emergency assistance. Officers gain the opportunity to serve in one of the most unique and scenic law enforcement environments in Illinois, with over 31,700 acres of protected land, trails, lakes, and recreation areas.
HOW TO APPLY AND APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Interest in Forest Preserve employment can only be expressed by submitting a Forest Preserve Employment Application.
Applications are accepted online at .
Positions are open until filled.
Salary
35.98 - 54.62 Hour
Field
Police
Job Type
Lateral Transfer
Job ID: 523488261
Originally Posted on: 6/3/2026
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