Top 25 Law enforcement officer Jobs in Belleville Il

Entry Level Police Officer Testing
City of Edwardsville, IL —Edwardsville, IL
- From $92,616 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Classroom
- Driver's License
- 21 years or older
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Police Officer
Overland Police Department —St. Louis, MO
- From $64,575 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Deputy Sheriff - Civil Process
St. Louis County Circuit Court —St. Louis, MO
- From $18.52 an hour
- Full-time
- Driver's License
- In-person
- Entry level
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health savings account
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Deputy Sheriff - Patrol
St. Clair County (IL) —Belleville, IL
- $56,923 - $90,727 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- 21 years or older
Aide-Sheriff
St. Clair County (IL) —Belleville, IL
- $32,136 - $32,137 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Entry level
Police Officer - Lateral
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville —Edwardsville, IL
- $39.37 - $43.91 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- University
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Police Officer (Open and Continuous)
US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency —St. Louis, MO
- $51,740 - $90,597 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Heavy lifting
- High school
Police Officer
Sunset Hills Police Department —St. Louis, MO
- $66,750 - $87,094 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Military
- High school diploma or GED
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Full Time Police Officer (Active or Retired)
ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT —Collinsville, IL
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Clean driving record
- 7 years
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Police Security Officer
St. Louis County, MO —Saint Louis County, MO
- $44,907.20 - $69,139.20 a year
- 8 hour shift
- High school
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Three to Five Full-Time Police Officers - Entry Level and Lateral Transfer Officers May Apply
Columbia Police Department —Columbia, IL
- $76,260 - $96,000 a year
- Full-time
- Military
- In-person
- Outdoor work
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
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Police Officer
UMSL —St. Louis, MO
- $22.00 - $26.45 an hour
- Full-time
- Military
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Police Officer
City of University City —University City, MO
- $65,784 - $85,387 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Police Officer
City of Richmond Heights, MO —Richmond Heights, MO
- $69,596 - $74,697 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Academy Recruit or Experienced Officer (St. Louis County Police Hire)
St. Louis County, MO —Saint Louis County, MO
- $62,004.80 - $92,352.00 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Military
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Academy Recruit or Experienced Officer (St. Louis County Police Hire)
St. Louis County —St. Louis, MO
- $29.81 - $44.40 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Doctoral degree
- 5 years
- Children
- Tuition reimbursement
Police Officer
City of Woodson Terrace —St. Louis, MO
- $57,030.23 - $66,717.31 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Police Officer
City of Overland —Overland, MO
- Full-time
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
Deputy Sheriff Positions
St. Louis County —St. Louis, MO
- $18.07 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Military encouraged
- Paid time off
- Loan forgiveness
Office Assistant I (Airport Police Chief)
City of St. Louis —St. Louis, MO
- $33,696 - $50,544 a year
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Basic math
- Office
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Entry Level Police Officer Testing

City of Edwardsville, IL
Edwardsville, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
From $92,616 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Complaint handling
Criminal Justice
Driver's License
Driving
Packaging
Associate's degree

Full Job Description

If you are interested in applying, please go to www.cityofedwardsville.com/hr and complete the registration packet.

Patrol Officer Testing

The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners for the City of Edwardsville, IL is now accepting registration forms from candidates interested in testing for the position of Probationary Patrol Officer. Hiring requirements, testing information and the registration form can be obtained at www.cityofedwardsville.com/hr. Registration deadline is 4:00 p.m. on July 31, 2026. Testing will occur on August 8, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

BENEFITS

Starting salary: $92,616
Second year salary: $102,936
Uniforms and equipment provided
Vacation days, sick leave, personal leave, comp time
12 holidays (paid or comp time)
12-hour shifts
Downstate pension/ degree stipends
Employee medical/dental/vision paid 100%

EOE Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

JOB DESCRIPTION:

1. Crime Prevention

Patrols assigned area.
Observes for criminal activity, safety hazards, traffic violations, persons needing assistance and the like.
Becomes and remains familiar with patrol beats, geographic locations, known offenders, neighborhood routines, and potential problem areas.
Conducts security inspections and surveys of buildings and other locations; makes recommendations regarding security, etc.
Designs, presents and coordinates crime prevention program and activities.
Maintains liaison with community crime watch groups, school districts and other interested community groups.

2. Criminal Investigation and Apprehension

Handles complaints filed by citizens.
Observes, detects and investigates violations of laws and ordinances and documents and investigates reported violations.
Conducts interviews and interrogations of victims, witnesses, suspects, offenders and other persons.
Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations.
Identifies, collects, processes, packages and logs physical evidence.
Collects information and either acts upon it, if within the scope of his/her authority, or routes it to the proper authority or agency.
Searches persons, vehicles, places and other items.
Identifies and arrests offenders, including subduing resistive arrestees.
Books, guards and escorts prisoners.
Prepares and serves criminal complaints, arrest warrants, search warrants and other court documents.
Completes accurate and thorough reports, prepares cases for trial.
Appears and testifies in court, at coroner's inquests, at deposition sessions and at similar proceedings.

3. Traffic

Engages in traffic and parking law enforcement, including Driving Under the Influence detection and apprehension.
Controls, regulates and directs traffic, vehicular and pedestrian.
Investigates traffic accidents, aiding the injured, including protecting the scene, controlling traffic, clearing the scene, determining the cause, and preparing reports and diagrams.
Assists disabled motorists.

4. Juveniles

Coordinates and conducts criminal investigation involving juvenile offenders; investigates cases involving physical and sexual child abuse, and runaways.
Coordinates enforcement programs with school officials, other governmental entities, and social service agencies.
Makes referrals and works with appropriate personnel and service agencies.
Counsels and advises victims, families and offenders involved in juvenile child abuse cases.

5. Miscellaneous Order Maintenance

Deals with domestic disputes and other interpersonal and business conflicts.
Observes for, recognizes and corrects or reports public hazards and inconveniences such as gas leaks, traffic signals out of service, traffic obstructions, and other safety hazards.
Responds to requests for ambulance/fire service and assists as needed.
Administers first aid, including CPR, to sick and injured persons.
Investigates incidents involving death resulting from criminal, accidental, suicidal and natural causes, including determination of the circumstances and handling/removal of the body and dealing with the relatives, friends, witnesses, etc.
Investigates reports of lost and found properties.
Investigates animal complaints, including apprehension and transport of stray or vicious animals.
Directs and/or supervises other (civilian and public employees) at the scenes of crimes, accidents, disasters, assemblies, etc.
Generally, assists persons in distress.

6. Organizational Support

May perform desk duties, including telecommunications (telephone, computer terminal, and radio), assisting persons at the counter, processing and filing reports.
May perform crime analysis duties, including identifying crime patterns, trends or hazards for strategic planning and to assist with the implementation of community oriented policing concepts and projects.
Conducts background investigations.
Attends training as assigned.
Develops and maintains required skills and licenses/permits/certifications associated with areas of special instruction, expertise, etc.(Includes Firearms Qualification; Breath Operator Certification; C.P.R.; Evidence Technician; Accident Investigator; Juvenile Law; Criminal Investigations).
Trains new officers, and other officers/employees in areas of special skills or expertise.
Prepares clear, accurate and complete reports, logs and documents on any and all activities engaged in.
May be called upon to provide classroom and community group presentation and instruction.

7. Assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications

- Associate's degree in criminal justice or bachelor's degree in any field

- Must be 21-35 years of age (Refer to 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6 section c for exceptions)

- Must pass a Power Test (Proof of completion must be received before interviews are conducted)

- Must hold a valid driver's license

Comments

Test Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 8:00 a.m., at the Public Safety Building, 333 S. Main Street

Pre-registration is required by: Friday, July 31, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Please use the link:

https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/FormCenter/Police-7/Edwardsville-Police-Department-Test-Regi-183

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. It is expected that the employee performs these and any other activities which may be assigned or which may occur in the normal course of work. This description is not a contract or guarantee of employment

The City of Edwardsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Notice to all applicants: Residents of the City of Edwardsville may receive preferential consideration for employment if all other employment qualifications are equal

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $92,616.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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