Sergeant
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Government
Police Officer
Lake County Forest Preserves
- Anticipated Hiring Rate Range: $47.66 - $59.56/hour
Lake County Forest Preserves
Contact InformationAddress
Lake County Forest Preserves
1899 W. Winchester Road
Libertyville, IL 60048
Website
- www.lcfpd.org
Phone
- ldiver
- Final date to receive applications
:
Until Filled
- Salary
:
Anticipated Hiring Rate Range: $47.66 - $59.56/hour
- Range
: $47.66 - $59.56 -$71.57/hour
The District is committed to the well-being, career growth, and quality of life of every member of our Police Department. Here's what you can expect about our benefits:
- 5/2–5/3 rotation with 8.5-hour shifts — predictable time off, and a real life outside the uniform.
- SLEP pension (Sheriffs Law Enforcement Personnel) — one of the strongest retirement programs in Illinois law enforcement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick, paid parental leave as well as community engagement time
- Full uniform and equipment package provided, including personal body armor. The only thing you must supply is your duty weapon.
- Free uniform laundry service
- On-site fitness room
- A team culture built on professionalism, camaraderie, and continuous training — the kind of department officers stay at for a career.
Full-Time Position
Location
:
Lindenhurst, IL
This is an excellent opportunity for fully sworn Illinois officers currently serving in a municipal police department to transition to a non-traditional policing agency that values your training, and to experience and enjoy the benefits of continuing your career while serving the community.
Summary- Provides field supervision for the Police Departments personnel, provides emergency assistance to the public and aid to local law enforcement agencies.
- Conducts surveillance, follow up investigations, and training for the Ranger force.
- Promotes good public relations.
- Supervises, trains, schedules daily work assignments and establishes priorities for field personnel.
- Instructs Rangers in work practices and procedures to ensure District philosophy is followed.
- Responds to staff needs and make command decisions in emergency situations.
- Participates in evaluating and disciplining staff.
- Documents employee activities and completes annual appraisals.
- Drives a motorized vehicle to travel to different locations.
- Performs tasks that require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching and sitting.
- Performs lifting tasks up to 50 pounds.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field.
- Completion of basic police training approved by the state and local law enforcement officer training board.
- Two years experience in the supervision of law enforcement officers, conservation officers or rangers.
- Ability to successfully qualify and maintain proficiency with a side arm and patrol rifle on an ongoing basis and maintain certification in specialized training areas such as standard first aid, and CPR.
- Must be a US citizen either by birth or naturalization, at least 21 years of age with a good moral character.
- Management skills necessary to evaluate and decide on course of action in relation to law enforcement and planning needs.
- Prepare and submit various records and reports including Activity Status Reports, evaluations, personnel action forms, disciplinary forms, and crime analysis.
- Knowledge of pertinent federal and state laws and local ordinances.
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Must be skilled in modern police practices and community policing.
The Lake County Forest Preserves offers an excellent work environment where officers enjoy both the rewards of public service and the opportunity to work in an inspiring natural setting. As principal guardian of Lake County's open spaces and natural areas since 1958, we manage more than 31,900 acres of land. Officers contribute to the protection of natural resources while engaging with the community in innovative educational, recreational, and cultural opportunities.
Visitors to the District enjoy over 210 miles of trails, fishing lakes and ponds, public golf courses, historical and cultural venues, public access to the Fox River and Lake Michigan, and award-winning education programs and events. Serving here means joining a mission-driven team dedicated to making a lasting impact on both the environment and the community.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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