What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Enforcement Officer position at City of Country Club Hills?
Job Overview
Application Deadline: 10/18/2026 Salary Range: $65,470.59 - $114,292.02
Benefits: Medical, vision and dental insurance plansDownstate Illinois Pension Fund and (457) deferred compensation plan Paid leave for vacation, sick, personal and paid holidays Life Insurance and wellness programs Sworn: 38 Population: 16,500
Position Details: The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of Country Club Hills is now accepting applications for the position of Entry Level Law Enforcement. Testing is being conducted for anticipated hiring needs and to establish a new eligibility list. The prime function of the Country Club Hills Police Department is the preservation of public peace and order, prevention and detection of crime, apprehension of offenders and protection of person and property. The responsibilities of the Department are to uphold the Constitution of the United States, enforce the laws of the State of Illinois and ordinances of the City of Country Club Hills.
Applications are available at: Country Club Hills – Employment Application | Welcome to the City of Country Club Hills City of Country Club Hills All applications must be emailed or returned by the deadline to the office of: Human Resources Department c/o Country Club Hills PD Recruitment 4200 183rd Street Country Club Hills, IL 60478 Email: resumes@countryclubhills.org
You must meet the following minimum requirements: Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States or an individual who has permanent resident status and is legally authorized to work in the United States. Must, under federal law, be authorized to obtain, carry, purchase or otherwise possess a firearm.
Driver’s License: Must possess a valid Driver’s License at the time of application with the ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License upon time of hire.
Age Requirement: Applicant must have attained their 21st birthday at the last date for filing application (10/18/2026). Applicants must be under the age of 35 at the last date for filing application (10/18/2026) unless exempt by State Statue IL 5/10-2.1-6, which provides in part that the age limitation does not apply to any person previously employed as a Certified (full time) Law Enforcement Officer for a municipality in the United States.
Education: Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement.
Residence: There are no residency requirements currently.
All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.
Applicants must attend the Mandatory Orientation, POWER Test and Written Examination: Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Location: Hillcrest High School 17401 S. Pulaski Road Country Club Hills, IL 60478 Applicant Check-in: 7:30am – 8:30am Orientation: 8:30am – 9:00am Peace Officers Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) Test: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Pay: $65,470.59 - $114,292.02 per year
Benefits:
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,471 - $114,292