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

Public Safety Compliance Officer - Police Department (2026)

Summary:

The Police Department seeks an experienced law enforcement professional to join our team in the role of Public Safety Compliance Officer. This is a non-sworn, civilian position.

Requirements:

Click HERE to apply - application deadline March 10, 2026

The position is responsible for processing of public records requests, reporting crime data, maintenance of records subject to statutory expungement requirements and other duties as assigned.  Duties include acting as Department FOIA officer; assisting with National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS); and juvenile and cannabis offense records expungement.

Minimum qualifications include:

  • Previous experience performing work of the same nature (FOIA’s, expungements, etc.)
  • Law Enforcement Agencies Data System (LEADS) less than full access certification
  • Certification by the State of Illinois as a FOIA Officer or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment
  • Prior experience as a law enforcement officer desirable
  • Previous experience / knowledge of Evidence.com and GovQA software systems desirable
  • US citizen or naturalized citizen

The qualifications listed above are guidelines.  Other combinations of education and experience, which could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job, may be considered.

Salary Information:  anticipated hiring range $79,652 - $87,816 annually, DOQ/E; full salary range $79,652 - $96,818 annually.

Work Schedule: Full-time position; 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.

Benefit Package: includes health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; paid time off [vacation, holiday, personal]; 8 hours sick leave accrual / month; participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF); Section 125 plan participation (optional); deferred compensation 457(b) plan participation (optional); retirement health savings plan participation.

Offer of employment is contingent on passing a post-offer background and drug screen. 

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