Lateral Police Officer

The City of Geneva Police Department is now accepting applications for lateral-entry Police Officers. If you are an experienced law enforcement professional seeking to join a supportive, professional department, we invite you to apply.

Why Join The Geneva Police Department?
Officers with the Geneva Police Department are part of a highly professional, community-focused agency that is dedicated to protecting a vibrant community along the Fox River. With a mission grounded in integrity and service, our department uses modern law enforcement practices and technology to foster strong partnerships with residents, local businesses, and public service organizations. Geneva itself is not only scenic and family-oriented but also culturally rich, making it an ideal environment for officers who want to make a real impact and grow their career in a trusted, collaborative, and forward-thinking community.

Read more about our department and community on the City's website.

• Current pay range is $80,613 - $120,841. Placement in the range is commensurate with experience and time as a certified officer.
• Exceptional benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and flexible spending accounts.
• Officer wellness at the forefront - generous time off, physical fitness program, peer counseling, comfort dog program.
• Traditional and Roth 457b options to complement your pension.
• Blended schedule of either 8-hour or 10-hour shifts with predictability and permanent days off. 
• Professional development opportunities, substantial training opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
• Wide variety of specialty assignments including SWAT Operator, multi-jurisdictional major crimes task force and accident investigation team, Narcotics Task Force, ILEAS Mobile Field Force, Investigator, School Resource Officer, Drone Operator, Instructor - Firearms, Active Shooter, Defensive Tactics, Taser, etc., Crime Scene and Forensic Investigator, Mental Health Advocate, Domestic Violence Advocate, and many more...
• Full terms of employment can be found in the current collective bargaining agreement between the City of Geneva and Fraternal Order of Police.

All functions associated with sworn public safety operations.

• Certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board 
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License
• Over the age of 21 and under the age of 65 
• A legal citizen of the United States, or legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law, or an individual whose immigration action has been deferred through the DACA process, subject to all requirements and limitations of other applicants and the authorization under federal law to obtain, carry, purchase, and possess a firearm 

Experience

• Status as a full-time sworn police officer for a municipal, county, university, or state law enforcement agency for one year after completion of a probationary period or otherwise equaling two years total 
• Must be in good standing in the law enforcement agency in which the person serves, served, or was laid off due to budgetary restraints
• Possess substantially equivalent skills and abilities as a City of Geneva Police Officer who has completed the probationary period, as determined by the City 

Education

• Possess an associate degree or 60-semester hours of credit from an institution accredited by the U.S. Department of Education 

Additional

• Reside within 25 miles of the corporate limits of the City (as measured by straight-line distances), from and after any applicable introductory period. The City's residency map can be found on our website. 
• Must successfully complete such examinations as the Fire & Police Commission deems necessary to determine fitness for duty as a police officer. including an oral interview, comprehensive background and employment check, and post-offer polygraph, psychological and physical examination and drug screening. 

The Application Process & What to Expect
Interested individuals should complete an application along with the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter or letter of interest
• Valid ID
• Birth certificate/Proof of employment eligibility per Illinois legislation
• Illinois Training & Standards Board Certificate
• Educational transcripts

Once your application and required documents have been received and eligibility confirmed, we will reach out to you to schedule an interview with the City of Geneva Board of Fire and Police Commission. We anticipate the first round of interviews with the Board to be held shortly after the New Year. If interested, we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience to be considered in a timely manner. Our first upcoming vacancy will be filling a planned retirement in late February.

Ride Along With Us!
We welcome the opportunity for ride-alongs with interested candidates. This is a great opportunity to see our community, tour the department, meet our officers, and get a feel for what it is like to serve with the Geneva Police Department. Interested candidates should reach out to Sgt. Brad Jerdee, bjerdee@geneva.il.us, to set up a date/time that works with their schedule.

For questions or assistance regarding the lateral-entry process, please contact the City of Geneva Human Resources Department:
Ph: 630-232-0867
E: lnewton@geneva.il.us

Salary : $80,613 - $120,841