
City of DeKalb
The DeKalb IL Police Department is accepting applications for:
LATERAL POLICE OFFICER
Salary Range: $83,782 – $112,632
Looking to fill immediate openings!
The DeKalb Police Department consists of 75 sworn and 30 civilian personnel. The department consists of four divisions: Patrol, Administrative Services, Community Support Services, and Investigations. The Department is staffed with a Chief, a Deputy Chief, 4 Commanders, 12 Sergeants, 57 Police Officers, and 2 Contracted Social Workers that responded to 44,763 calls for service in 2023
The department has a lot to offer including:
- Bike patrol
- Motorcycle unit
- K9
- Special operations group (SOT)
- Drug and gang unit
- School resource officers
- Domestic violence unit
- Community policing
- CIT officers.
Benefits:
- Current Schedule – 4 10-hour shifts
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Police Pension
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Sick, & Holiday Pay
- Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with Match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Clothing Allowance
- Longevity Pay
- Wellness Program
- Wellness Bonus
The City of DeKalb is located 60 miles west of Chicago and 30 miles southeast of Rockford. We are the home of the second largest university in the State of Illinois – Northern Illinois University.
For a comprehensive overview of the department, please view the Annual Report 2023
To view the full recruitment brochure, hiring and residency requirements, timeline, and application instructions, please visit our website at: https://www.cityofdekalb.com/254/Employment
Initial review of applications to begin Monday, February 10, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on the 1st Monday of each month. The Position will remain open until filled.
The City of DeKalb is an Equal Opportunity Employer
To apply for this job please visit www.governmentjobs.com.