Police Officer

City of Staunton

101 W. Pearl Street

Staunton, IL 62088

• 10/16/26 @ 5:00 PM

• $26.20 - $29.11/hour

• City Paid Employee Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off:
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service
  • 13 paid sick days per a year 3 personal days a year
• Down State Pension
• Uniform Allowance
• Retirement plan

• 9

• 5,100

The Staunton Police Department is currently accepting applications for a successful candidate to attend the Southwestern Illinois Police Academy (SWIC) in Belleville Illinois.

Job Type: Full-time

The successful candidate must sign a 3 year employment contract with the City of Staunton and successfully complete the POWER Test on December 1, 2026.

The POWER Test Requirements Can Be Found At https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The academy will start on January 4, 2027 and finish on April 23, 2027.

The candidate will be required to stay on campus during the academy.

• Be 21 years of age
• Have no Felony convictions
• Possess a valid Illinois Drivers license, FOID card
• Live with in 30 miles of City Limits within 6 months after hiring

• Patrol
• Answering calls for service
• Traffic enforcement

Can be picked up at:

Staunton Police Department

105 S. Wood Sreet

Staunton, IL 62088

OR

By Email:

Applications must be turned in by 5 PM on October 16, 2026.