Police Officer

City of Lockport

Board of Police Commissioners

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.cityoflockport.net

Application Deadline:

• 09/22/25
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• $77,695 - $120,768 (effective 1/1/2026)

  Plus stipends based on education level attained

  Benefits:

  • Insurance Premiums are currently 100% paid by the City , including the cost of premiums for your spouse & dependents (Health, Dental & Life) through 2027
  • Personal, compensatory, and vacation accrual; sick and bereavement leave
  • 12 hours shifts (shifts begin at 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM)
  • 12 paid holidays (annually)
  • Education and longevity stipends
  • Special duty stipends
  • Field Training Officer and Officer-In-Charge compensation
  • Police pension program (Article 3: Downstate pension plan)
  • Union representation through MAP
  • City provides all uniforms and equipment at no cost to the officer
  • Optional flexible spending account (FSA)
  • Optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Individually assigned squad cars (take home program for officers living in Lockport)
  • Well-equipped gym with new free weights and cardio equipment; officers allowed to work out while on duty
  • Appearance Requirements: Tattoos permitted except for face, neck, and hands; beards allowed 

  Special Assignment Opportunities:

  Initial patrol position and subsequent opportunities for assignments to federal, state, and regional agencies, and specialized functions within the Lockport Police Department, including:

  • Investigations
  • Major Crimes Task Force
  • SWAT / Negotiators (2 different teams)
  • Mobile Field Force
  • Traffic Unit
  • DEA Task Force Officer
  • HSI Task Force Officer
  • School Resource Officer
  • Community Outreach
  • Drone Operators
  • Crash Reconstruction 

Sworn Officers:

• 41

City Population:

• 26,094

Position Details

City of Lockport Police Department

Lockport, Illinois

The Board of Police Commissioners for the City of Lockport, Illinois is now accepting applications for the position of full-time Police Officer.

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Lockport Board of Police Commissioners:

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or U.S. Legal Resident Alien;
• Driver’s License: A valid Driver’s License -OR- the ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License at time of hire;
• Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and under 35 years of age as of the date of application unless exempt by 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6;
• Education: Minimum High School Diploma, or GED Certificate, or High School Proficiency Statement;
• Character: No felony convictions and be of good moral character as described in 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6;
• Vision: Eyesight corrected to 20/20, and the ability to distinguish color and be void of night blindness;
• Residence: Applicant must maintain his/her principal place of residence within 35 miles of the corporate boundaries of the City of Lockport upon completion of 18 month probationary period;
• Testing: Written exam, POWER test, oral interview, background investigation, polygraph, medical, and psychological testing;
• Minimum Commitment: Minimum commitment of 36 months, subject to reimbursement of hiring and training costs if commitment not completed;
• POWER test will be administered by the Lockport Police Department immediately following the written exam.  Applicants must pass all 4 categories of the POWER test.  Applicants should come to the exam in workout clothing & bring water.

Disqualifications for employment include any of the following:

• Is found lacking in any of the preliminary requirements of police officer (good moral character, temperate habits, sound health, physically able to perform the duties of police officer);
• Is addicted to the use of drugs, narcotics, or intoxicating beverages or has used drugs, narcotics, or intoxicating beverages illegally;
• Has been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude (as specified in 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6);
• Has character and employment references which are unsatisfactory; 

Required documents (to be submitted at time of application):

• Birth certificate;
• Driver’s License;
• High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement; 
• If applicant has college experience, a copy of his or her college/university transcripts -AND- diploma (if degree conferred);
• If applicant has military service, a copy of his or her Military Service Record Form DD-214;
• $45.00 non-refundable application processing fee.

Preference Points:

• Preference points will be given for military service or academic attainment per 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-8 and 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-9. 

Dates To Remember:

1. Submit Application: Applicants must complete and submit all application materials online through https://www.applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=741 by Monday, September 22, 2025 @ 4:00 PM.  
2. Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination: Sunday, October 5, 2025 (8:00 AM check-in) at Lockport Township High School – East Campus Cafeteria (1333 E. 7th Street, Lockport, IL 60441).
• POWER test will be administered by the Lockport Police Department immediately following the written exam.  Applicants must pass all 4 categories of the POWER test.  Applicants should come to the exam in workout clothing & bring water. 

For more information or to apply, please visit:

https://www.applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=741

Lockport Police Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal, State and Local Laws regarding employment.

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