Police Officer & Certified​/Lateral Police Officer

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Police Officer

$67,183.63 - $89,835.96

The Sterling Police Department is conducting ongoing testing to develop a list of candidates for Police Officer. The Sterling Police Department receives tremendous support from our residents, the City Council, and the City Administration. We are seeking entry level and experienced officers who are looking to work in a team environment. We offer many training opportunities and exceptional equipment.

Entry Level Applicants will be required to complete the written National Police Officer Selection Test (POST) at Sauk Valley Community College.
Orientation & testing information will be provided at a later date.

All applications and required documents must be submitted to the Police Department Administration Office.

• High School diploma or GED certificate (copy)
• Certified Birth Certificate (copy)
• College or University degree (copy)
  
  Note:
  
  A copy of a certified transcript may be requested for application of education points.
• Veterans:
  Military Service record and DD214 (copy)
• Driver’s license (copy)
• Citizenship and/or naturalization papers – if applicable
• Social security card (copy)

The City of Sterling offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Article 3 Pension (Downstate Police Pension), Deferred Compensation Investment Plan - 457(b), Flex Spending Account, Paid Vacation and Sick time.

• All uniform equipment provided
  - Firearm, ballistic vest, etc.
• Collective Bargaining Agreement - Fraternal Order of Police

The Sterling Police Department consists of 29 sworn officers amongst two divisions, Operations and Investigative. Authorized staffing includes: A Chief of Police, 2 Deputy Chiefs, 5 Sergeants, 17 patrol officers, 3 detectives, 1 School Resource Officer. In 2023, Sterling PD logged 16,774 calls for service. We strive to employ good people who have a strong work ethic and are committed to a community-oriented approach to policing.

We are dedicated to the people, tradition and diversity of our community.

The City of Sterling is approximately 100 miles due west of the Chicago loop, 55 miles southwest of Rockford, Illinois, 55 miles East of the Iowa-Illinois Quad Cities and 70 miles north of Peoria. Sterling has an abundance of indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities.

15,370

Age: Must be 20 years of age and not have reached your 35th birthday at the time of application unless exempt from age limitation ILCS 5/10-2.1-6. Shall not be appointed until applicants reaches 21 years of age.

Citizenship Required at Time of Filing Application
:
Yes

High School Grad/GED: Yes

Valid Driver's License

Required:

Yes

Vision: Vision must be at least 20/20 or correctable to 20/20. Contact lenses are permitted with the above requirements.

Residency: 30-minute response time to City of Sterling required within 1 year of employment.

Academy Certification: Academy required upon hire.

Prior

Experience:

None required.

Additional Requirements: Successful completion of POWER Test prior to attending police academy.

The City of Sterling is an Equal Opportunity Employer.