Village of Libertyville
Police Officer (Entry Level)
Village of Libertyville, Libertyville, Illinois, United States, 60092
The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners of the Village of Libertyville, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the Libertyville Police Department.
Application (applytoserve.com)
Starting Pay:
$79,027 Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations are pending.
Eighteen-month probationary period
Eligible for step increase to $81,471 after 6 months
Eligible for step increases yearly through year seven topping out at $121,631. Then at year 10 the pay is $122,690 and at year 20 the pay is $124,607.
Benefit Package
Vacation
Sick Leave
Paid holidays, personal days
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Identity Protection Coverage
Pension Program
457 Plan Participation
Employee Assistance Program including legal and financial resources
Wellness Program/Employee Fitness Center
Education/Tuition Reimbursement
PSLF eligibility
Population:
21,000 Sworn Police Officers:
43
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Village of Libertyville:
U.S. citizenship or legal resident of the United States; The following documents are accepted as proof of legal residency: Copy of birth certificate (Note: Hospital‑issued birth certificates are not verifiable, and therefore cannot be accepted)
Copy of Valid US Passport
Copy of Social Security Card
Copy of US Permanent Residency Card (Green Card)
No felony convictions (Note: a misdemeanor or serious traffic offense may also disqualify applicants from further consideration)
Valid driver’s license
Possess 20/20 corrected vision
Minimum of 21 years of age by the application deadline date (February 11, 2026)
Be UNDER 35 years of age at the time of application and at such time as the initial eligibility list is posted, unless exempt from such age limitations as provided in Section 5/10.2 1-6 of the Fire and Police Commissioners Act
Be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. equivalent
Possess a valid POWER test card -OR- equivalent criteria as per the State standard, issued within 1 year prior to the written exam date, February 21, 2026; Applicants must present the POWER Test card NO LATER than February 21, 2026
Upon employment, the applicant will be required to sign a cost recovery agreement. A copy of the cost recovery agreement can be furnished to the applicant upon request
Pay a $45.00 non‑refundable application processing fee
Mandatory Written Examination Testing Saturday, February 21, 2026
Location: Libertyville High School
708 W. Park Ave.
Libertyville, IL 60048
*Time(s) to be determined: Two testing sessions (one morning and one afternoon session) may be needed based on number of applicants.
To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please visit the following website: Application (applytoserve.com)
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Application (applytoserve.com)
Starting Pay:
$79,027 Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations are pending.
Eighteen-month probationary period
Eligible for step increase to $81,471 after 6 months
Eligible for step increases yearly through year seven topping out at $121,631. Then at year 10 the pay is $122,690 and at year 20 the pay is $124,607.
Benefit Package
Vacation
Sick Leave
Paid holidays, personal days
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Identity Protection Coverage
Pension Program
457 Plan Participation
Employee Assistance Program including legal and financial resources
Wellness Program/Employee Fitness Center
Education/Tuition Reimbursement
PSLF eligibility
Population:
21,000 Sworn Police Officers:
43
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Village of Libertyville:
U.S. citizenship or legal resident of the United States; The following documents are accepted as proof of legal residency: Copy of birth certificate (Note: Hospital‑issued birth certificates are not verifiable, and therefore cannot be accepted)
Copy of Valid US Passport
Copy of Social Security Card
Copy of US Permanent Residency Card (Green Card)
No felony convictions (Note: a misdemeanor or serious traffic offense may also disqualify applicants from further consideration)
Valid driver’s license
Possess 20/20 corrected vision
Minimum of 21 years of age by the application deadline date (February 11, 2026)
Be UNDER 35 years of age at the time of application and at such time as the initial eligibility list is posted, unless exempt from such age limitations as provided in Section 5/10.2 1-6 of the Fire and Police Commissioners Act
Be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. equivalent
Possess a valid POWER test card -OR- equivalent criteria as per the State standard, issued within 1 year prior to the written exam date, February 21, 2026; Applicants must present the POWER Test card NO LATER than February 21, 2026
Upon employment, the applicant will be required to sign a cost recovery agreement. A copy of the cost recovery agreement can be furnished to the applicant upon request
Pay a $45.00 non‑refundable application processing fee
Mandatory Written Examination Testing Saturday, February 21, 2026
Location: Libertyville High School
708 W. Park Ave.
Libertyville, IL 60048
*Time(s) to be determined: Two testing sessions (one morning and one afternoon session) may be needed based on number of applicants.
To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please visit the following website: Application (applytoserve.com)
#J-18808-Ljbffr