At the Gurnee Police Department, we are committed to community engagement and crime prevention. We need officers who are passionate about serving our community. If that should like you, apply today!
What We Offer:
Competitive Pay - starting annual base salary $88,376; yearly step increases; top salary $125,329 [projected as of 5-1-2025]
12 hour shifts - every other weekend off
Approved GI Bill on-the-job training program
The Gurnee Police Department provides all required equipment, uniforms, and bullet proof vest plus provides an additional allowance.
Excellent benefits - paid time off: vacation, holiday, personal time; paid sick leave and sick leave incentive programs; health / dental / vision / life insurance plans; retirement savings options (pension, 457, Roth IRA); tuition reimbursement; uniform allowance; annual voluntary fitness bonus
Robust wellness program - includes monthly on-site chiropractic and massage therapist visits and in-station fitness / workout room.
Visible tattoos permitted within department policy parameters [no head, face, neck, hand/finger tattoos]
Facial hair - mustaches, sideburns, goatees and beards permitted within department policy parameters
No residency or living radius requirement
Department commitment and focus on Officer training and mental health / wellness
Future promotion opportunities and specialized assignments
Job Posting: Village of Gurnee website
Minimum Requirements:
United States citizen or Naturalized citizen.
Minimum 20 years of age (21 years of age by police academy graduation date) and less than 35 years of age as of application deadline unless otherwise exempt. Military Veterans may exceed the maximum age by the number of years served on active military duty, but by no more than 10 years of active military duty.
Valid driver's license.
Graduation from high school or equivalent thereof.
At least one of the following:
College coursework towards 60 hours of college credit [must provide proof of completion of 60 hours prior to hire]; OR
At least two (2) years United States military service; OR
ILETSB Basic Correctional Officer Training certification [IDOC, Federal Bureau of Prisons, or out of state corrections certifications are not accepted]; OR
Experience as a full time sworn law enforcement officer; must be able to be certified in accordance with 50 ILCS 705/8.1
Selection Process - each phase of the process is pass / fail and required to proceed to the next:
Examination: FrontLine National Exam - complete by April 3, 2025.Applicants must self-schedule; to register with National Testing Network and schedule a test, go to select Find Jobs', then select Law Enforcement Jobs and sign up for Gurnee Police Department. Cost of the examination is the responsibility of the candidate unless eligible for hardship fee waiver; no refunds.
Application: Gurnee Police Officer Online Employment Application - complete & submit by April 3, 2025.
Oral Interview with Gurnee Police Department Command Supervisory Staff
Post-offer examinations / screenings include but are not limited to: verification of all qualifications; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; background investigation; oral interview with Civil Service Commission; medical / vision examinations and drug screen; ability to pass the Illinois Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER test) upon department request.
Completion of the FrontLine National Examination and / or Gurnee Police Officer Employment Application is not a guarantee of eligibility to continue in the process. Candidates may be disqualified after completion of the test or submission of application for reasons including but not limited to: failure to complete testing / application submission by required deadline; not meeting minimum position qualifications; not meeting minimum passing standards for the examination; missing or incomplete documents; or other disqualifying factors related to Police Officer candidacy or employment.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $88,376.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
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