Lateral Police Officer

Job description

Salary : $86,299.20 - $116,001.60 Annually

Location : Police Department - 700 West Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00272

Department: Police Department

Division: Patrol

Opening Date: 04/01/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary

The City of DeKalb is accepting applications for Lateral Police Officer to establish an eligibility list.

Applications will be reviewed on the 1st Monday of each month. The position will remain open until filled.

Essential Functions

Please click HERE to view the recruitment brochure and application instructions.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must currently possess certification as a full-time Permanent Police Officer as defined in 50 ILCS 705/1, et seq by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board in order to be considered for the position.

Minimum Qualifications

The selection process for the Lateral Police Officer includes oral interviews with the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. The process and the minimum qualifications are dictated by the Board's Rules and Regulations and are detailed in the recruitment brochure.

Please submit the following at time of application:

Certification as a full-time Permanent Police Officer as defined in 50 ILCS 705/1, et seq by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Valid Driver's License.

U.S. Citizen

No felony convictions and or crime involving moral turpitude as specified in Section 5/10-2.1-6 Part C of the

Residency: 40-mile residency requirements after 15 months of employment.

Supplemental Information

**APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AND REVIEWED ON AN ONGOING BASIS. POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. **

The City will screen candidates based on specific qualifications and departmental needs at the time of review. Interviews or further consideration are not guaranteed by the City of DeKalb.

For more information about the DeKalb Police Department and to view the Annual Report, please click the links below:

Police Department Annual Report 2025

DeKalb Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 115 Current Collective Bargaining Agreement

The City of DeKalb is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of DeKalb provides a comprehensive benefits package that beings on the first day of employment and includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plans through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund or the Fire/Police Pension Funds

Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time

Deferred Compensation

Employee Assistance program

01

What prompted you to apply for the Lateral Police Officer position with the City of DeKalb?

02

Do you possess certification as a full-time Permanent Police Officer as defined in 50 ILCS 705/1, et seq by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board? Yes

No

03

I have submitted my certification as a full-time Permanent Police Officer as defined in 50 ILCS 705/1, et seq by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board. Yes

No

04

I understand I will not be considered for the position if I do not have the required certification as a full-time Permanent Police Officer Yes

No

05

Have you applied and/or interviewed with the City of DeKalb? If so, for what position and when?

06

Do you have a valid driver's license? NOTE: You are required to attach documentation of your license to your application. Yes

No

07

I understand this position has a residency requirement, 40 miles from the DeKalb Police Department at 700 W. Lincoln Hwy after 15 months of date of hire. Yes

No

Required Question

Worksite address

lincoln, IL, 62656, US

Who can apply

Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.