Village of Bolingbrook
375 W. Briarcliff Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Website: www.bolingbrook.gov
Phone: 630-226-8600
Email: policeapplicant@bolingbrook.com
Sworn: 116
Population: 77,000
Application Deadline: 1/3/24 @ 5:00 PM
Salary:
As of May 1, 2024:
Starting: $79,561 (2025 - $82,767)
With 2% Rapid Deployment Pay (after police academy): $81,152 (2025 - $84,423)
After 1 year: $98,542 (2025 - $102,513)
After 5 Years (Top Out): $115,932 (2025 - $120,604)
Master Patrol Officer: $119,342 (2025 - $124,151)
Up to $1,200 Annual Education Pay for Law Enforcement Related Degrees
FRINGE BENEFITS:
Retiree Health Insurance
Medical and Dental Insurance (PPO)
Retirement Sick Leave Payout (up to 696 hours)
Paid Vacation
-After 1 year - 2 weeks
-After 5 years - 3 weeks
-After 15 years - 4 weeks
-After 20 years - 5 weeks
Longevity and Specialty Unit Pay
Village Funded Life Insurance
Paid Sick Leave - 8 hours per month
All uniforms and equipment supplied upon hire (excluding duty handgun and flashlight)
12-hour Permanent Patrol Shifts
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Investigations Unit
Traffic Unit
Firearms Instructor
K-9 Unit
School Resource Officers
Drone Unit
SWAT
Park Unit
Crime Prevention Unit
Evidence / Crime Scene Technicians
Undercover Task Forces
Tactical Unit
Upon successful completion of the field training program, an officer can apply to openings within specialty assignments.
OPENINGS ARE AVAILABLE
APPLY HERE:
https://bolingbrookil.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1091
JOIN OUR TEAM. BE THE DIFFERENCE.
Welcome to the Bolingbrook Police Department and thank you for your interest in wanting to pursue a career with the Village of Bolingbrook as a Police Officer. We are honored that you are interested in being a part of our exceptional team.
The Bolingbrook Police Department has 116 sworn officers and offers countless opportunities to serve our village of 77,000 residents. Bolingbrook is a diverse community located in the Chicago suburbs consisting of residential, retail, corporate headquarters, and commercial properties.
Positions are filled from a pool of lateral and entry level officers. We have openings and are currently accepting applications for entry level police officer.
If you have any questions about the application process, members of our team are available:
By phone:
630-226-8600
OR
Email at:
policeapplicant@bolingbrook.com
Hiring process includes:
Review of application
Successful completion of the P.O.W.E.R. Test
Written Examination
Background Investigation
Polygraph
Psychological Assessment
Fire and Police Commission Interview
Medical Assessment
Applications are available online at:
https://bolingbrookil.viewpointcloud.com/categories/1091
There is NO FEE to apply
Bolingbrook Police Department - Entry Level Police Officer
The Bolingbrook Police Department will be accepting applications for the position of Police Officer until January 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM for entry level applicants who are not current law enforcement officers.
See below lateral hire information if you are already a police officer.
You must meet the following minimum requirements:
High school diploma or GED and at least sixty (60) semester hours or ninety (90) quarter hours of credit at a college or university accredited by a recognized regional or national accrediting body. (Military service, work-related training, or work-related certifications may be considered in lieu of or in combination with college credit.)
21 years old by date of hire; maximum age of 35 years at time of appointment (unless otherwise exempt by Illinois Statute)
United States citizen
Valid Driver’s License
Applicants must submit proof of passing the POWER Test at time of written examination
Licensed POWER testing agency:
-Joliet Junior College - https://www.jjc.edu/about-jjc/places-interest/power-testing; 815-280-2674
-Triton College - www.triton.edu/power; 708-456-0300
-NIPSTA – https://nipsta.org/202/POWER-Test; 847-998-8090
Vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes
Pass a comprehensive pre-employment screening process to include:
-background investigation
-polygraph
-psychological
-medical examination with drug testing
Must reside within a 30-mile radius within 18 months of hire
Written Exam Information:
Saturday, January 11, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
(Doors open at 8:00 AM, and lock promptly at 9:00 AM)
Village of Bolingbrook Community Center
201 Canterbury Lane, DOOR A
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Applications are available online November 15, 2024:
https://www.bolingbrook.gov/police
OR
https://www.bolingbrook.gov/human_resources
Applications must be returned with copies of all required documents no later than January 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM.
Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Lateral applications also available online at:
https://www.bolingbrook.gov/police
OR
https://www.bolingbrook.gov/human_resources
All questions can be directed to:
policeapplicant@bolingbrook.com
The Village of Bolingbrook is an Equal Opportunity Employer