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University of Chicago - Chicago, IL
Enforcement Agencies) and IACLEA (International Association of Campus Law Enforcement) accreditation standards. n + Identifies and resolves pro...
7 days ago
Chief of Police
University of Chicago - Chicago, IL
Experience: Prior supervisory experience in a law enforcement or public safety environment. Campus law enforcement experience....
11 days ago
Chief of Police
University of Chicago - Chicago, IL
Experience: Prior supervisory experience in a law enforcement or public safety environment. Campus law enforcement experience....
12 days ago
Chief of Police
Danvers Police Department - Danvers, IL
Additional Information ++ Knowledge of: ++ Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive police department including law enforcement, crime prevention, and associated programs, services, and...
45+ days ago
Chief of Police
Saint Xavier University - Chicago, IL
enforcement; and other public safety agencies....
90+ days ago

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Salary for Police Chief Jobs in Illinois

This is the average annual salary for Police Chief jobs in Illinois as reported by the BLS.

$108,140

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Highest Education Level

Police Chiefs in Illinois offer the following education background
  • Master's Degree (33.8%)
  • Bachelor's Degree (32.3%)
  • Associate's Degree (10.0%)
  • High School or GED (8.0%)
  • Vocational Degree or Certification (7.4%)
  • Doctorate Degree (5.7%)
  • Some College (2.3%)
  • Some High School (0.3%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Police Chiefs in Illinois
  • None (36.7%)
  • 4-6 years (12.9%)
  • 2-4 years (11.1%)
  • 10+ years (9.7%)
  • 8-10 years (9.0%)
  • 1-2 years (8.8%)
  • 6-8 years (6.9%)
  • Less than 1 year (4.9%)

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