Police Officer (Entry & Lateral)


Hazel Crest Police Department
3000 W. 170th Place
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
United States

Industry
Law Enforcement / Military
Application Closing Date
3/10/2025
Pay
From $65,698 To $88,357
Per Year    
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Description
Hazel Crest Police Department
3000 W. 170th Place
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
Website: www.villageofhazelcrest.org
Phone: 708-335-9640
Email: cmoore@villageofhazelcrest.com
Sworn: 37
Population: 14,000
Application Deadline: 3/10/25
Starting Salary:
Entry: $65,698
Lateral: $65,698 - $88,357
Benefits:
Longevity Pay in Addition to Salary:
- After Five years of service $500
- After Ten years of service $1,000
- After Fifteen years of service $1,500
- After Twenty years of service $2,000
- After Twenty-five years of service $2,500
- After Thirty years of service $3,000
Paid Holidays: 10 + 1 personal
Paid Vacation:
- Up to Five years of service 2 weeks a year
- After Five years of service additional day a year
- After Thirty years of service 5 weeks a year
Paid Sick Leave: Accrues One day a month/no maximum
Pension Plan
Life Insurance
Health Insurance:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield/HMO/PPO
- Dental and Optical Programs
Deferred Compensation Program
College Tuition Reimbursement
Uniform Allowance: $1,000 a year
Metropolitan Alliance of Police #702
Department Workout Facilities
ENTRY AND LATERAL POLICE OFFICER
VILLAGE OF HAZEL CREST
Accepting applications for full-time positions for Entry-Level and Lateral-Hire Police Officers.
Hiring Process:
Mandatory Orientation (Non-laterals)
Power Test (Physical Agility) (Non-laterals)
Written Examination (Non-laterals)
Oral Interview
Background Investigation
Polygraph and Psychological Examinations
Medical Examination
Applications for the position of Police Officer for the Village of Hazel Crest will be available at:
Village of Hazel Crest Police Department
3000 W. 170th Place
Hazel Crest, IL
OR
At:
https://www.villageofhazelcrest.org/departments/police/index.php
OR
By email request to:
Cherita Moore-Greer
cmoore@villageofhazelcrest.com
**After receiving your application, you will be emailed a link for the test study guide.**
Application Deadline:
Original applications must be received or postmarked by Monday, March 10, 2025.
Test:
Saturday, March 15, 2025
LATERAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED IMMEDIATELY
Village of Hazel Crest is an Equal Opportunity Employer 
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements:

High School diploma (or equivalent)
30 credit hours from an accredited college or equivalent work experience
Full-time Police Officer Certification or equivalent (laterals)
At least 21 years of age at time of appointment
New employees must move within prescribed boundaries 6 months after the successful completion of probation
U.S. citizenship is required
Valid Illinois Driver's License
FOID Card (at time of hire)
Employer
Hazel Crest Police Department

3000 W. 170th Place
Hazel Crest IL 60429
United States

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