Lateral Police Officer

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(Lateral) Police Officer - City of Aurora Police Department, Aurora, IL

The City of Aurora Police Department is seeking experienced Police Officers for lateral entry. An alternative eligibility list will be established for the position of Lateral Police Officer. These are for candidates who are currently employed for a minimum of two (2) years with their agency as a full‑time Sworn Municipal Officer, Illinois State Trooper, or County Sheriff’s Deputy (Patrol/Road Division).

Candidates must also be off probationary status and be in good standing with their current agency.

• Must possess a State of Illinois Law Enforcement Certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board as a law enforcement officer in good standing (part‑time certification does not meet this requirement).
• Must be at least 23 years old and under 40 years old at the time of hire.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen at the time of appointment.
• Must possess a valid Illinois Class “D” driver’s license (upload at time of application).
• Must possess a valid Illinois FOID card.
• Must exhibit good moral character and have not been convicted of any felony. Persons with a record of misdemeanor convictions may be disqualified from taking examinations as set forth in 65 ILCS 5/ Article 10‑1‑7(c). Certain misdemeanor convictions may disqualify candidates for a position in the Police Department.
• Must possess a current P.O.W.E.R. Test card from an ILETSB entity, issued within the last 6 months.
  • P.O.W.E.R. Test card must be presented no later than 14 calendar days after receiving notice you have entered the official Background Phase.

The selection process will include the following components: a panel interview, a psychological assessment, in‑depth background investigation, and a pre‑employment medical examination.

Tattoos to the head, neck, and facial area are prohibited. Hand tattoos are not allowed, except for very limited exceptions approved by the Chief of Police. Officers may have tattoos elsewhere, visible to the public, if the tattoo is not objectionable or demeaning to the image of the Department. The nature, number, size, and location of the tattoos are all factors in determining whether such tattoos are objectionable or demeaning.

Examples include, but are not limited to; tattoos that contain nudity, profanity, or are perceived as gang related, criminal, obscene, sexual, racial, or detracting from the professional image of a law enforcement officer. The covering of objectionable tattoos with makeup, sleeves, band‑aids, etc., shall not constitute compliance with this policy. All tattoos shall be covered for court appearances.

As of January 2026 – $ plus a full benefit package.

• 8‑hour shifts
• Annual pay increases
• Medical, vision, dental and life insurance
• Retiree health care
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Paid time off, paid vacation days, designated holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave
• On‑site gym available and health club membership reimbursement
• Uniform allowance (as determined by collective bargaining agreement)
• Reporting pay stipend (pensionable)
• Interpreter stipend (if applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement

• Community policing
• Real‑time intelligence center
• Crisis intervention unit (full‑time police social work unit with embedded social workers)
• Full‑time sworn evidence technicians
• Investigations – domestic violence, major crimes, property crimes, US Marshals fugitive apprehension task force
• Special operations group – drugs, gangs, vice, task forces with ATF, DEA, FBI, HSI, and ISP drug task force
• Traffic unit
• Part‑time special response team including crisis negotiators and drone team
• Honor guard
• Pipes and drums

Applications must be submitted online with the City of Aurora by 3pm (CST) on February 6, 2026.

City of Aurora – Human Resources Department
44

E. Downer Place
Aurora, IL 60507

Police Department: joinapd.us
Phone: (630) 256-COPS (2677)
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