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Village of Mount Prospect

Police Officer (Now accepting applications for New Recruits & Lateral Officers)

The Mount Prospect Police Department (MPPD) is actively seeking highly motivated and committed women and men to serve as police officers to a diverse community of 56,852 residents by living the Department’s motto: With COURAGE We Protect; With COMPASSION We Serve. With a rich history, the Mount Prospect Police look forward to an exciting and progressive future. YOU can be a part of that future.

Now accepting new police recruit applications through March 21st, 2025 by 5:00 pm (C.D.T.). The in-person written test will take place on April 5th, 2025 at 7:00 am (C.D.T.) at the Mount Prospect Village Hall, Farley Community Room, 50 S Emerson St, Mount Prospect, IL.

MPPD is also accepting ongoing lateral officer applications. Applications for lateral officers are continuously accepted.

APPLY at www.JOINMPPD.org

·         Starting salary $81,739.00 for new recruits; $81,739.00 – $112,945.00 (DOQ) for lateral police officers. Top Salary: $122,523.00

·         Pension Plan

·         Annual uniform allowance

·         Paid Vacation, Personal and Sick Time

·         Specialty pay & longevity pay

·         Health, dental, vision, life insurance

·         3-hour minimum pay for court

·         Day/Afternoon shifts work on a 5-2/5-3 day off schedule; Midnight shift works 5-3 day off schedule

For minimum requirements, additional benefit information and an application to apply as a new recruit or as a lateral officer, visit www.JOINMPPD.org .

The Village of Mount Prospect is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all. People of diverse backgrounds, veterans and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To apply for this job please visit www.joinmppd.org.