Police Officer - Lateral

Dwight Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• dwightillinois.org

Phone Number:

• 815-584-3132

Fax Number:

• 815-584-2438

Email:

• detective@dwightillinois.com

Application Deadline:

• 04/15/25

Salary:

• Lateral Program (Based on Years of Experience):

  • 3 years to 7 years: $62,329 - $69,029
  • 8 years to 13+ years: $70,065 - $75,479

  Benefits:

  • First two years:
  • 3 days vacation
  • 5 personal days
  • Ability to earn up to an additional 5 days of comp time
  • From two to five years of service with the Village vacation days increase to 8 days
  • First five years:
  • 8 days vacation
  • 5 personal days
  • Ability to earn up to an additional 5 days of comp time

  Additional Benefits:
  

  • 12-hour shifts
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Accrual of one sick day a month
  • IMRF Retirement System
  • Provided at no cost (employee only) health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Longevity Pay (based on years with the Village)
  • 8-11: $500
  • 12-15: $750
  • 16-19: $1,000
  • 20+: $1,500

Sworn Officers:

• 10

City Population:

• 4,000

Position Details

Have you worked for a larger agency?

Tired of running from call to call?

How would you like to do a noble job in a community and legal system who supports your good work?

Lateral applicants must:

• Be full-time certified through the Illinois Training and Standards Board
• Have a valid driver's license
• Pass all applicable background checks and tests
• Be in good standing with the current or most recent department 

Applications available at the Village of Dwight website:

www.dwightillinois.org

Submit applications in person by April 15, 2025 at:

Village of Dwight

209 S. Prairie Avenue

Dwight, Il 60420

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