Job Description
CARPENTERSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
1200 LW Besinger Drive
Carpentersville, Illinois 60110
(224) 293-1674
Position Title: Police Officer
Salary Range: $75,319 - $115,011
Benefits:
Vacation and Personal Time Off
Floating Birthday Time Off
Compensation Time Off
Holiday Pay
Sick Leave Accruals
Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
457B Retirement Savings Plan
Health Savings Plan
Pension Plan
Uniform Allowance
Department Overview
The Carpentersville Police Department offers competitive salaries and benefits compared to similar-sized departments. The department provides numerous growth and advancement opportunities, available after just two years of service.
City/Area Information
Location: Carpentersville, Illinois, in Kane County
Population: Approximately 38,921 residents
Job Requirements
Age: Must be at least 21 years old. Applicants must be under 35 at the time of testing unless exempt under specific Illinois statutes.
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen or hold DACA status.
Education: High School diploma or GED required. Candidates with an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or any other field may earn 5 preference points and a 5% pay increase. Unofficial transcripts must be submitted upon request.
Driver's License: Valid state-issued driver's license required.
Vision: 20/40 corrected vision, free of color blindness.
Certification: Must obtain academy certification within six months of hire.
Residency: Must reside within 35 miles of the village limits within one year of hire.
Firearm Eligibility: Authorized to obtain, carry, purchase, or possess a firearm under federal law.
Additional Requirements: Must pass the State standard P.O.W.E.R. Test by the final eligibility list posting date.
Hiring Process
Application: Submit a completed application.
Written Examination: Complete the National Testing Network exam with a passing score of 75%.
Oral Interview(s): Participate in the interview process.
Background Check: Comprehensive background investigation.
Polygraph Test: Administered to eligible candidates.
Conditional Offer: Upon a conditional offer, candidates must pass psychological and medical examinations, including a drug screening.
Preference Points
Up to 5 preference points may be awarded for the following qualifications:
Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in law enforcement or criminal justice.
Experience: Certification as an Illinois Police Officer with current employment in a law enforcement role in Illinois.
Military Service: At least one year of honorable military service or current inactive/reserve status.
Community Service Officer: At least one year of continuous employment as a community service officer for the Village of Carpentersville.
Salary and Specialty Assignments
Salary: $75,319 starting, up to $109,491 after seven years with an education incentive; $79,116 starting, up to $115,011 without the education incentive.
Holiday Pay: $2,166 - $3,176 annually with education incentive; $2,066 - $3,024 without.
Sick Incentive: $600 annually.
Longevity: $50 per year of service, capped at 20 years.
Specialty Assignments (Available after two years of service):
Detective, Special Operations Group, FBI Task Force, Homeland Security Task Force, Warrant Service Team, K9 Handler, SWAT, Firearms Instructor, Mobile Field Force, Drone Operator, Major Accident/Crimes Investigation Task Force, Field Training Officer, Honor Guard, School Resource Officer, and Evidence Technician.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 75,319.00 115,011.00 Per Year
Job Tags
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