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Entry-Level Police Officer
City of Champaign, IL —Champaign, IL
- $83,959 a year
- Full-time
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Transportation Security Officer
US Transportation Security Administration —Savoy, IL
- $40,736 - $56,844 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid holidays
Security Officer - Windsor (36 hours per week/12 hour shift)
Carle Health —Urbana, IL
- $17.39 - $28.17 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Military
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
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Security Officer
Urbana Country Club —Urbana, IL
- From $22.40 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 401(k)
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Police Officer
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign —Urbana, IL
- $38 an hour
- Online Application
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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U.S. Probation Officer
Illinois Central Probation and Pretrial Services —Urbana, IL
- $51,419 - $116,394 a year
- Addiction Medicine
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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U.S. Probation Officer
U.S. Courts —Urbana, IL
- $51,419 - $116,394 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Addiction Medicine
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Unarmed Security Officer
Gamma Team Security Inc —Rantoul, IL
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
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Entry-Level Police Officer
Parkland College —Champaign, IL
- $53,809.60 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Part-Time Telecommunicator
Parkland College —Champaign, IL
- $19.54 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Math
- University
Security Guard - Flex Officer
Allied Universal —Champaign, IL
- $18.10 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- 5 years
- Military
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plan
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Police Sergeant - Testing Only
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign —Urbana, IL
- $45.98 an hour
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Armed Security Officer
Gamma Team Security Inc —Rantoul, IL
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Military
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
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Experienced Police Officer
Parkland College —Champaign, IL
- $52,436.80 - $59,936.80 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Border Patrol Agent - Entry Level
Customs and Border Protection —United States
- $51,632 - $92,912 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Bachelor's degree
- Military encouraged
- 1 year
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
Traveling Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO)
Cape Environmental Management Inc —United States
- Up to $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Construction site
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Entry-Level Police Officer

City of Champaign, IL -
Champaign, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$83,959 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Dependent health insurance coverage
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Position Overview

The City of Champaign is now accepting applications for the position of Entry-Level Police Officer.

To be considered for the position, please apply directly with the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com.

Application and transfer fees are waived for first time applicants upon registering through NTN.

The Champaign Police Department works to be an honest, transparent, and inclusive organization. Our goal is to provide professional and reliable services that help keep residents and visitors safe. We are committed to building strong partnerships with the community to support safety education, reduce crime, and improve the overall quality of life.

Joining the Champaign Police Department means becoming part of a team that values integrity, accountability, and public service. If you are ready to serve the community with professionalism, dedication, and pride, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities

Accomplishes departmental law enforcement, order maintenance, criminal investigation and criminal intelligence objectives through effective accomplishment of assigned duties
Investigates and reports factual information regarding all incidents of crime personally discovered or reported by a citizen
Intervenes in interpersonal crisis, conflict and domestic violence situations to protect life, property and personal rights
Initiates investigations into all suspicious or hazardous circumstances observed while patrolling assigned area

Required Qualifications

U. S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States (must meet I-9 requirements)
Valid Driver's License
High School Diploma or equivalent
Applicant must be 21 years of age by the date of hire
Some convictions, misdemeanors or serious traffic offenses may disqualify applicants from further consideration, if the criminal conviction history has a substantial relationship to the position applied for.

Medical, physical, and psychological examinations and a criminal background check will be required. The starting annual salary is $80,925 plus an excellent fringe benefits package.

Other Information

Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process. The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch, and the Illinois WorkNet Center.

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting a work environme nt and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The City of Champaign's mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. The following values guide our work: Personal Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, Results. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environme nt and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Learn more about the city's mission and values at https://champaignil.gov/city-managers-office

Employer

City of Champaign

Address

102 North Neil St.
Floor 1
Champaign, Illinois, 61820

Phone

(217) 403-8770

Website

http://www.champaignil.gov

This position is covered under the City of Champaign Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Bargaining Unit labor agreement. This information is current as of February 12, 2026.

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City of Champaign offers a robust PPO Select Network plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois with a $500 individual and $1,000 family deductible. The plan covers nearly 98% of providers and facilities across the State of Illinois and grants access to providers nation-wide through Blue Cross Blue Shield. Regular full-time Fraternal Order of Police employees pay $35 of the employee health insurance premium per month and 50 percent of the premium for dependent(s) for the 2026/2027 plan year. Premiums for employee only and dependent coverage may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City’s Section 125 plan. Health insurance coverage begins on the date of hire and ends on the employee’s last day of work at the City.

Health Insurance Premiums PPO (2026-27 Plan Year)

Type of Coverage

City Pays (per month)

Employee Pays (per month)

Employee Only

$906.00

$ 35.00

Spouse

$644.00

Children (one or more)

$399.50

Family (spouse and children)

$690.50

DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE

Employees may purchase dental and/or vision insurance through payroll deduction. Employees pay 100 percent of the monthly premium for this coverage. Premiums for dental and vision insurance may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City’s Section 125 plan. Dental and vision insurance begins after waiting for one complete calendar month (e.g., if hire date is in the month of January, coverage begins on March 1st).

The dental plan has two options: Delta Dental Network Low Plan (PPO) and Delta Dental High Plan.

Dental Premiums

Type of Coverage

Low Monthly Premium

High Monthly Premium

Employee Only

$25.54

$ 44.50

Employee/Spouse

$52.57

$ 91.60

Employee/Children

$60.01

$102.82

Family

$95.76

$163.08

Vision insurance is provided by EyeMed.

Vision Premiums

Type of Coverage

Monthly Premium

Employee Only

$ 7.34

Employee/One Dependent

$13.94

Family

$20.48

LIFE INSURANCE

The City provides a $20,000 term life insurance policy through The Hartford. Premiums are paid by the City. Employees may elect to purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for themselves up to 5x their annual salary or $500,000 (whichever is lower), through payroll deduction. Employees may also purchase term life for their spouses/dependents.

Employee voluntary supplemental life insurance coverage can be purchased in $10,000 increments and the price is calculated based on the employee's age.
Employees may purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for their spouses up to half the amount purchased for themselves in $5,000 increments. Cost is calculated based on the employee's age.
Employees may purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for their dependent children in the amount of $10,000 for any/all eligible children.
Employees may purchase Basic Life Insurance for their spouse and eligible dependent children.
- Option #1: $3.60/month for $10,000 for spouse and $5,000 for any/all eligible children.
- Option #2: $1.80/month for $5,000 for spouse and $2,000 for any/all eligible children.

SICK LEAVE

Employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.69 hours per pay period (approximately 1 day per month) subject to labor contract provisions.

VACATION

Vacation accrual rates are based on years of service. Employees are eligible to take vacation after six months of employment. Vacation accrual rates and maximum accumulations are:

Years of Service

Biweekly Accrual/Year

Max Accumulation

Through the 4th year

3.69 hours/12 days

96 hours/12 days

Beginning 5th year

4.31 hours/14 days

112 hours/14 days

Beginning 6th year

4.62 hours/15 days

120 hours/15 days

Beginning 7th year

4.92 hours/16 days

128 hours/16 days

Beginning 8th year

5.23 hours/17 days

136 hours/17 days

Beginning 9th year

5.54 hours/18 days

144 hours/18 days

Beginning 10th year

6.15 hours/20 days

160 hours/20 days

Beginning 15th year

7.69 hours/25 days

200 hours/25 days

Beginning 20th year

9.23 hours/30 days

240 hours/30 days

Beginning 25th year

10.76 hours/35 days

280 hours/35 days

PERSONAL LEAVE

At the beginning of each fiscal year (July 1), employees are credited with 30 hours of Personal Leave. Personal Leave may not be accumulated and carried over into the next fiscal year.

PENSION

Police Officers are covered by the Police Pension Fund. Employee contributions to the Pension Fund are 9.91 percent of salary; employee contributions are tax deferred. Additional contributions are paid by the City.

HOLIDAYS

The City offers eleven paid holidays, subject to labor contract provisions:

New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day

RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS)

A retirement health savings plan administered by the Mission Square Retirement Corporation has been established for FOP employees. FOP employees participate in a mandatory contribution of $100.00 pre-tax, per month into an RHS investment account and at separation contributing a portion of their sick leave balance. This account is available for use by the employee at retirement or separation of service. Eligible uses of the funds include medical expenses such as health insurance premiums, dental/vision expenses, coinsurance, and co-pays for employees, spouse, and/or dependents.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN

The City of Champaign offers employees the opportunity to participate in a tax-deferred annuity plan and/or Roth plan of the Mission Square Retirement Corporation through payroll deduction. This is an optional plan with no City contributions. More information may be obtained by contacting Client Services (1-800-669-7400).

RESIDENCY INCENTIVE REIMBURSEMENT

The City offers a one-time Residency Incentive Reimbursement of $10,000 to FOP employees who establish residency or relocate within the City of Champaign. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Department. NOTE: not all Champaign addresses are within the municipal limits of the City of Champaign. Applicants for the Residency Incentive may check whether an address is within the city limits using the Maps function on the City of Champaign’s website under the IT Department or by contacting HR.

RESIDENCY STIPEND

Officers whose primary, full-time residence is located with the City of Champaign shall receive a residency stipend in the amount of $7,000 annually, to be paid on the first payroll in May each year to cover the previous 12 months (May through April). The allowance will be prorated for any officer who moves into or out of the CITY or who leaves the CITY’s employment for any reason during the year, such that the payment due to the officer shall be reduced. NOTE: not all Champaign addresses are within the municipal limits of the City of Champaign. Applicants for the Residency Stipend may check whether an address is within the city limits using the Maps function on the City of Champaign’s website under the IT Department or by contacting HR.

UNION DUES

The FOP union establishes regularly monthly dues which are collected by the City through payroll deduction on behalf of the union. Dues are currently $54.00.

The City will also collect the Police Benevolent and Protective Association $25.00 monthly dues through payroll deduction if elected by the employee.

CONTRACT

View the current City of Champaign Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Bargaining Unit contract at champaignil.gov/hr/jobs/bargaining-units.

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