Police Officer - Lateral Entry; Experienced

The Mission

The mission of the Gurnee Police Department is to defend the lives, rights, and quality of life of all the residents and visitors we serve with honor and integrity. The men and women of the department are fully committed to accomplishing this mission by achieving four fundamental objectives:

• Crime Prevention: to provide a proactive and educational approach to reducing crime.
• Crime Control: to provide a rapid and professional response to confront crime as it occurs.
• Community Involvement: to create an excellent partnership with the community through exceptional communication and transparency.
• Team Building: to create an excellent work environment so we can recruit and develop an exceptional team.

We are seeking experienced Police Officers for Lateral Entry who value these objectives. If you value these same objectives, consider applying with the Gurnee Police Department.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing, continuous basis.

Community Population: 30,700
Department Breakdown:
Sworn Personnel: 71;
Total Staff: 110 members including sworn officers, sworn supervisory, management, and civilian personnel

State of Illinois full time Law Enforcement Officer certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) with no more than forty (40) hours of training required for recertification.

Out of State (reciprocity) candidates: completion of an out-of-state Basic Police Officer Training program which can be transferred and accepted by the ILETSB.

Experience - possess substantially equivalent skills and abilities as expected of a Gurnee Police Officer who is successfully completing or has completed their probationary period, as determined by the Department. Must be currently employed as a full time Police Officer and in good standing with the respective law enforcement agency.

Must demonstrate ability to pass the Illinois Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER Test) upon department request prior to hire.

United States citizen or naturalized citizen.
Graduation from high school or equivalent thereof.
Valid driver’s license.

There is no guarantee of an interview or further consideration for candidates submitting an application. Inclusion in any lateral entry candidate screening process shall be based upon the relative excellence of the candidate’s qualifications above the stated minimum qualifications and the hiring needs of the Department at the time of review.

• Competitive Salary Range - salary may be adjusted based on an officer’s current work experience and qualifications.
• No residency or living radius requirement
• 12 hour shifts [primarily 0600 - 1800 or 1800 to 0600 hours]
• Required equipment, uniforms, and bullet proof vest provided by the Department
• Robust wellness program - includes a wellness room, sauna, Cordico wellness / mental health app, monthly on-site physical therapist visits
• Visible tattoos permitted within department policy parameters [no head, face, neck, hand/finger tattoos]
• Facial hair - mustaches, sideburns, goatees and beards permitted within department policy parameters
• Future promotion opportunities and specialized assignments