CARPENTERSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
1200 LW Besinger Drive
Carpentersville, Illinois 60110
224-293-1674

Position Title: Police Officer
Salary Information: $75,319 - $115,011

Benefits:

Vacation, Personal, and Floating Birthday Time Off
Compensation Time Off
Holiday Pay
Sick Leave Accruals
Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
457B Retirement Savings Plan
Health Savings Plan
Pension Plan
Uniform Allowance
Department Overview:
The Carpentersville Police Department offers competitive pay and benefits comparable to similar-sized departments. There are numerous growth and advancement opportunities available after only two years of service.

City/County/Area Information:
Location: Carpentersville, IL, Kane County
Population: 38,921
Job Requirements:
Age: Minimum 21
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or DACA recipient
Education: High School Diploma or GED required
Drivers License: Valid state drivers license required within six months of employment
Language: Ability to read and speak English
Vision: 20/40 corrected vision, free of colorblindness
Academy Certification: Required within six months of employment
Firearm Authorization: Must be authorized under federal law to possess a firearm
Additional Requirements:

Must be a resident of Illinois
No felony convictions; misdemeanors or serious traffic offenses may also disqualify candidates
Must be under 35 years of age, with certain exceptions for those currently employed as police officers
Must reside within 35 miles of Carpentersville within one year of hire
Must pass the P.O.W.E.R. Test by the final eligibility list posting date
Hiring Process:
Submission of application
Completion of the National Testing Network written examination (minimum score of 75%)
Oral interview(s)
Background investigation
Polygraph examination
Conditional job offer contingent on passing psychological evaluation, medical examination, and drug screening
Preference Points:
A maximum of 5 preference points may be awarded for:

Education: Associates or Bachelors Degree in law enforcement or criminal justice (5 points)
Experience: Certified Illinois Police Officers currently employed part-time or full-time (5 points)
Military Service: At least one year of military service with honorable discharge or active reserve duty (5 points)
Community Service Officer: Employed as a community service officer for the Village of Carpentersville for at least one year (3 points)
Salary and Specialty Assignments:
Salary Range: $75,319 - $109,491 (with education incentive), $79,116 - $115,011 (without education incentive)
Holiday Pay (Annual): $2,166 - $3,176 (with education incentive), $2,066 - $3,024 (without education incentive)
Sick Incentive (Annual): $600
Longevity: $50 per year of service, capped at 20 years
Specialty Assignments (eligible after two years of service):
Detective, Special Operations Group, FBI Task Force, Homeland Security Task Force, Warrant Service Team, K9 Handler, SWAT, Firearms Instructor, Mobile Field Force, Drone Operator, Major Accident/Crimes Investigation Task Force, Field Training Officer, Honor Guard, School Resource Officer, and Evidence Technician.

The Carpentersville Police Department is an equal opportunity employer and offers numerous opportunities for career growth and development.