VILLAGE OF WINNEBAGO POLICE DEPARTMENTNOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFIED FULL-TIME OFFICERS
Starting Wage: $59,077 – $63,619 DOE
The Village of Winnebago Police Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill an immediate vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future hiring needs.
The Winnebago Police Department provides 24/7 law enforcement services to the residents and visitors of the Village of Winnebago, Illinois. Located just west of Rockford, Winnebago offers small-town charm, strong community relationships, and a supportive working environment.
Our department is committed to providing professional, community-oriented police services through proactive policing, problem-solving, and positive community engagement. Officers are equipped with modern equipment, ongoing training, and the support necessary to effectively serve our community.
Newly appointed officers will be assigned to the night shift upon successful completion of the Field Training Program.
Salary and Benefits
- IMRF Retirement System (Tier II for newly hired officers unless previously enrolled in IMRF)
- 90% employer-paid health and dental insurance
- Optional vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Paid overtime and holiday pay (10 holidays annually)
- Night shift differential
- 12-hour shifts with every other three-day weekend off
- Initial uniforms and equipment provided
- Annual uniform allowance after the first year
- Vacation benefits based on years of service (starts day one)
- Sick leave accrual based on years of service
- Two personal days annually
- Annual cost-of-living increases and wage adjustments
- Ability to accrue up to 84 hours of compensatory time
Lateral Transfer Requirements
Candidates seeking lateral appointment must meet the following qualifications at the time of application:
- Successful completion of the Illinois Basic Law Enforcement Academy and certification through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB), or eligibility to complete the Illinois Out-of-State Reciprocity process, including:
- Mandatory Firearms Training
- Illinois Law for Police Equivalency Examination
- Currently employed, or previously employed within the last three (3) years, as a sworn certified law enforcement officer
- Municipal law enforcement experience preferred but not required
- Must be in good standing with their current or former law enforcement agency
Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be considered for lateral appointment.
Minimum Qualifications for All Applicants
- United States citizen or lawful permanent resident
- At least 21 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Possess substantially equivalent skills and abilities required of a police officer
- Valid Illinois driver's license
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid FOID card
- No felony convictions or disqualifying misdemeanor convictions
- Good moral character and demonstrated integrity
Application Process
Applications will be reviewed to ensure minimum qualifications are met.
Interested candidates must complete and submit the required application packet. The packet includes, but is not limited to:
- Employment Application
- Authority to Release Information Form
- Background Investigation Consent Forms
- Waiver and Release of Liability Forms
- Benefit Information
- Hiring Process Information
Due to notary requirements, completed application packets must be submitted in person to the Village of Winnebago.
Qualified applications may be retained for future consideration.
Selection Process
Applicants selected to continue in the hiring process will be invited to participate in an oral interview with the Village Administrator, Chief of Police, and Lieutenant.
Candidates who successfully advance through the interview process may be required to complete:
- Physical Fitness Assessment (if applicable)
- Comprehensive Background Investigation
- Psychological Examination
- Medical Examination
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Village of Winnebago is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law.
Applications: https://www.villageofwinnebago.com/police-department/job-opening/police-officer-lateral-candidates-only
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $59,077.00 - $63,619.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
