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Police Officer – Entry Level | Champaign Police Department
Starting Salary: $80,925 annually
Start Your Law Enforcement Career in Champaign
Ready to build a career where your work matters? The Champaign Police Department is seeking motivated candidates who want to serve the community, develop valuable skills, and build a long-term career in law enforcement.
Champaign Police Officers help protect the community through proactive policing, emergency response, investigations, traffic enforcement, and daily interaction with residents.
What You’ll Do
- Patrol neighborhoods, streets, businesses, and other areas throughout Champaign
- Respond to calls for service and emergencies
- Prevent crime and enforce state laws and City ordinances
- Conduct preliminary investigations
- Regulate traffic and respond to traffic-related incidents
- Apprehend offenders when necessary
- Work assigned shifts and special assignments
- Build positive relationships within the community
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Be a U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Be at least 21 years old by the date of hire
- Successfully meet required background, medical, physical, and psychological standards
Certain criminal convictions or serious traffic offenses may result in disqualification.
Pay & Benefits
Start your career at $80,925 annually with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Police Pension Fund
- BCBSIL PPO health insurance with low employee premiums
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Paid sick leave and vacation
- 30 hours of personal leave annually
- $20,000 City-paid life insurance
- Optional dental and vision coverage
- Longevity pay based on years of service
- Retirement Health Savings Plan
- Optional deferred compensation
- Credit Union membership and payroll deduction options
Live & Work in Champaign
Officers may also qualify for valuable residency incentives:
- Up to $10,000 in relocation reimbursement for establishing residency in Champaign
- $7,000 annual residency stipend for living within Champaign city limits
This position is covered by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) bargaining agreement.
Your Career Starts Here
If you’re looking for a stable career, strong benefits, and the opportunity to make a difference every day, consider joining the Champaign Police Department.
Apply today and take the first step toward becoming a Champaign Police Officer.
The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, integrity, teamwork, respect, and results. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,925.00 - $86,132.28 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,925 - $86,132