Employment with the Village of Gurnee

 

The Village of Gurnee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment. The Village encourages qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity and non-discrimination to apply for available positions.

Full-time employees that are not part of the Police or Fire pensions become members of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), a link to their website is posted here. 

Applicants for employment can view the FMLA poster here.

Applications are accepted only in response to posted vacancies. Resume only submissions or unsolicited resumes will not be considered.  If there is a position you would like to apply for, please review the job advertisement and follow the application instructions. Unless otherwise indicated, the qualifications listed are guidelines. Other combinations of education and experience, which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform in the job position, may be considered at the Village's discretion when appropriate. Please note during high volume recruitments, Village staff may contact only candidates under consideration for a position. Questions? Email the Human Resources Department.

Current Openings

Experienced / Lateral Police Officers - Open Application Period

Summary:

The mission of the Gurnee Police Department is to defend the lives, rights, and quality of life of all the residents and visitors we serve with honor and integrity.

Requirements:

The men and women of the department are fully committed to accomplishing this mission by achieving four fundamental objectives:

  • Crime Prevention - to provide a proactive and educational approach to reducing crime.
  • Crime Control - to provide a rapid and professional response to confront crime as it occurs. 
  • Community Involvement - to create an excellent partnership with the community through exceptional communication and transparency.
  • Team Building - to create an excellent work environment so we can recruit and develop an exceptional team.

If you value these same objectives and desire new law enforcement career opportunities and challenges, CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Gurnee Police Department – What We Offer:

12 hour shifts - primarily 0600 - 1800 or 1800 - 0600 hours

Competitive Salary Range: $88,885 - $126,051; salary may be adjusted based on an officer’s current work experience and qualifications.

Approved GI Bill on-the-job training program; we support Veterans and current Reservists

Future promotion opportunities and specialized assignments

Required equipment, uniforms, and bullet proof vest provided by the Department

Visible tattoos permitted within department policy parameters [no head, face, neck, hand/finger tattoos]

Facial hair - mustaches, sideburns, goatees and beards permitted within department policy parameters

No residency or living radius requirement

Excellent benefits - paid time off:  vacation, holiday, personal time; paid sick leave and sick leave incentive programs; health / dental / vision / life insurance plans; retirement savings options (pension, 457, Roth IRA); tuition reimbursement; uniform allowance; annual voluntary fitness bonus

Robust wellness program – includes a wellness room, sauna, Cordico wellness / mental health app, monthly on-site physical therapist visits

Community Population:  30,700

Department Breakdown - Sworn Personnel:  71; Total Staff:  110 members including sworn officers, sworn supervisory, management and civilian personnel

Qualifications:

State of Illinois full time Law Enforcement Officer certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) with no more than forty (40) hours of training required for recertification
OR
Out of State (reciprocity) candidates:  completion of an out-of-state Basic Police Officer Training program which can be transferred and accepted by the ILETSB.  For a conditional waiver of Illinois basic law enforcement training and reciprocity with the Illinois Law Enforcement Standards Training Board (ILESTB) you must pass all requirements, including but not limited to: mandatory firearms training; Illinois Law for Police Course; and equivalency exam within six (6) months of hire.  IL Certified Officers may also be subject to additional ILESTB training waiver requirements if hired with a new agency.

Experience – must be currently employed as a full time Police Officer in good standing with the respective law enforcement agency;  possess substantially equivalent skills and abilities as expected of a Gurnee Police Officer who is successfully completing or has completed their probationary period, as determined by the Department.  

Must demonstrate ability to pass the Illinois Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER Test) upon department request prior to hire.

United States citizen or Naturalized citizen; graduation from high school / GED; valid driver’s license.

There is no guarantee of an interview or further consideration for candidates submitting an application. Inclusion in any lateral entry candidate screening process shall be based upon the relative excellence of the candidate's qualifications above the stated minimum qualifications and the hiring needs of the Department at the time of review.

Selection Process - each phase of the process is pass / fail and required to proceed to the next:

Application Screening / Oral Interview with Gurnee Police Department Command Staff

Post-offer examinations / screenings include but are not limited to:  verification of all qualifications; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; background investigation; ability to pass the Illinois Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER test) upon department request; medical / vision examinations and drug screen; oral interview with Civil Service Commission.  

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