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About the Role
The West Dundee Police Department provides 24-hour protection for residents, businesses and the thousands of visitors and patrons who support West Dundee’s business community. The West Dundee Police Department is a proactive agency that works collaboratively with the community to make West Dundee a safe place to live, work and visit. In partnership with the community, we serve to protect life and property, prevent crime, maintain order, and enforce the laws with integrity and professionalism. We have excellent benefits and specialty positions. Come be a part of an agency within a supportive community.
JOIN THE WEST DUNDEE POLICE DEPARTMENT
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
LATERAL IMMEDIATELY AFTER ACADEMY CERTIFICATION
COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS!
Are you a certified officer or currently in the academy? The West Dundee Police Department is expanding its ranks to meet the growing needs of our community. As the Village continues to develop and our population and service demands increase, we are adding new positions to ensure we maintain the high standard of service our residents & businesses expect and deserve.
This hiring initiative comes at an exciting time for the department. The Village continues to advance plans for a new, state-of-the-art police facility, underscoring a strong commitment to growth, modernization, and supporting the officers who serve our community.
We are seeking driven, dedicated professionals to join our team and contribute to a department that values proactive policing, continuous improvement, and community partnership. We offer an excellent opportunity for certified officers, as well as academy recruits ready to lateral in after earning their police certification, to fast-track their careers within a professional and forward-thinking agency.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Certified police officer in the State of Illinois
High school diploma or GED
US Citizen
Valid Driver’s License
Must be 21 years of age at time of appointment
Must successfully pass:
Background investigation
Interview
Polygraph
Psychological & medical exams
Drug screening
Review of past/current performance evaluations
No P.O.W.E.R. card or written exam required for eligible lateral applicants.
Lateral Transfer Applications are Available:
Additional testing prior to employment includes:
Background investigation
Polygraph exam
Psychological evaluation
Medical exam
Drug screen
Residency within 35 miles of the Village of West Dundee will be required within one year of hire.
The Village of West Dundee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About the Agency
Department Highlights:
New contract for 2026
12-Hour Patrol Shifts - Enjoy every other weekend off
Full Illinois Police Pension + 457 Deferred Comp Options
7 Step Salary Scale - $78,552 to $112,858 (Current contract – updated in 2026)
No Written Exam or POWER Test for Laterals
Lateral Immediately After State Certification!
Opportunities for specialty assignments
Focus on training, wellness, and career development
Department-Issued modern uniforms and high-end equipment
Intelligence-Led & Problem-Solving Policing Philosophy
Emphasis on technology and innovation
Future Expansion Plans – Including a new state-of-the-art police facility