Police Officer - Lateral Entry

South Barrington Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.southbarrington.org

Phone Number:

• 847-620-7561

Email:

• mgarrison@southbarrington.org

Application Deadline:

• NA

Salary:

• $78,090 - $117,148 (Contract expires April 2026)

  Benefits:

  • Entry level Officer salary is $78,090 but based on experience the Lateral Officer Salary could be increased to $100,412. 
  • Comprehensive benefit package including BlueCross BlueShield Illinois healthcare plans (HMO   and PPO available), Dental, and Life Insurance
  • Flexible spending account, deferred compensation plans, and an employee assistance program are also available
  • Eighty (80) hours of vacation after first year (3.077 per pay period).
  • Ninety-six (96) Holiday hours banked at the beginning of each fiscal year
  • Ninety-six (96) hours of sick time annually
  • All uniforms, equipment, and body armor are provided except firearms
  • Patrol Officers work a 12 hour schedule with having Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off every other weekend

Sworn Officers:

• 25

City Population:

• 5,077

Position Details

Police Officer Full-Time – Lateral Entry

South Barrington is an exceptional community. The South Barrington Police Commission is looking for exceptional candidates interested in joining the ranks of the South Barrington Police Department. Our standards are high. We offer the opportunity to join a professional organization performing critical work in the community with honor, integrity and respect in every situation.

Requirements:

• At least 21 years old, and under 35 years old, or as otherwise permitted by law
• United States citizen
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid driver's license
• At least two (2) years of experience as a full-time sworn, certified law enforcement officer with an Illinois law enforcement agency
• State of Illinois certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (Part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement.)

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Interested and qualified people should submit an application and accompanying materials as detailed below to receive consideration.

Application packets are available at:

www.southbarrington.org

OR

At:

South Barrington Police Department

30 South Barrington Road

South Barrington, IL 60010

(Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

The application packet consists of a Village of South Barrington Employment Application form and an Authorization to Release Information form. 

Please apply with the following documents to receive consideration:

Return application materials to the South Barrington Police Commission via email at:

mgarrison@southbarrington.org

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