Police Officer - Entry Level

City of Warrenville

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.warrenville.il.us/297/Police

Application Deadline:

• 09/12/25

Salary:

• $80,300 - $117,277 (effective 5/1/2025)

  Employees are paid biweekly on Fridays, and the Labor Union is Metropolitan Alliance of Police #213. 

  The City of Warrenville offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their dependents including:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO & HMO insurance plans
  • Express Scripts prescription drug coverage
  • Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D coverage amount of $50,000
  • Police Pension Fund (Mandatory participation)
  • Trust 115 Plan (Mandatory participation)
  • Voluntary benefit options include
  • Delta dental
  • VSP vision
  • Additional voluntary life insurance through Securian or NCPERS
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 457 Deferred Compensation
  • Brightstart 529 – College Savings

  Additional benefits include:

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Generous Tuition Reimbursement program
  • Spanish language proficiency bonus
  • Paid vacation days
  • Three (3) personal days
  • Holiday benefits

Sworn Officers:

• 32

City Population:

• 15,195

Position Details

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

• The applicant must be a legal resident of the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
• Education – applicant must be a high school graduate or equivalent, supplemented by continuing education in police science or a related field; working toward an associate degree in criminal justice; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills to perform the job functions.
• Applicants must possess a Valid Illinois Driver's License, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• The applicant must agree to comply with all requirements of the position and possess the ability to pass all pre-employment examinations and training requirements.

Work Schedule and Information:

Currently, the Patrol Division works 12-hour shifts, which consists of two teams working 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and two teams working 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The Investigations Division has three Detectives and a Detective Sergeant who work 8-hour shifts.

To Apply:

Applications will be accepted through IO Solutions at:

https://iosolutions.com/product/warrenville-il-police-officer-job-application-5/

Required documentation due by the application deadline:

• Confirmed online application – available after purchase
• Consent and Release Agreement (2 pages) – available after purchase
• Copy of high school diploma or equivalent
• Copy of valid driver’s license
• Copy of birth record as proof of citizenship or legal authorization to work in US: can include: county/state-issued birth certificate, U.S. passport, naturalization papers
• Copy of valid POWER test card dated no earlier than October 11, 2024 (due by time of exam) 

Application Process Information:

When you have completed the online application you will receive a confirmation number. You will also need to print and sign the required release form(s) and gather required documents listed above for submission to IOS Recruitment by the application deadline. No refunds will be issued for late or incorrect submissions. 

The Community:

The City of Warrenville, located approximately 30 miles west of the City of Chicago, is recognized as a small, hometown refuge nestled in the center of the dynamic and nationally recognized research and development corridor that runs through DuPage County, Illinois. It's a town where families can enjoy a safe, clean, aesthetic way of life and businesses benefit from a community that is open for business. Warrenville's location at the Winfield Road interchange on I-88 connects to a network of County roads, which provide easy access to both homes and businesses. Warrenville's population of 15,195 allows the City to maintain that small-town feel and still have the advantage of drawing upon a diversified tax base to ease the financial burden off of residential property owners. Warrenville's citizens are filled with a community spirit that breaks forth whenever there's a holiday or special event to celebrate or when the community has a need for volunteers.

The Department:

The Department consists of 32 full-time police officers and seven civilian employees who fall under either the Administration and Investigations Divisions or Patrol Operations. The Department provides highly specialized services, which include forensic evidence processing, major accident reconstruction, the Bike Unit, Traffic Safety Enforcement Unit (TSEU), and the Problem Oriented Policing Unit (POP). Additionally, department members serve on multi-jurisdictional task forces including DuPage Metropolitan Emergency Response and Investigations Team (MERIT), and DuPage County Accident Reconstruction Taskforce (DuCART).

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