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About the Role
City of Wood Dale Police Department
Wood Dale, Illinois
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of Wood Dale is accepting applications from certified police officers for the full-time position of police officer with the Wood Dale Police Department.
Requirements
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the City of Wood Dale Board of Fire & Police Commissioners:
Lateral transfer candidates must email csobanski@wooddale.com to learn more about the lateral transfer application process and arrange for an interview.
Must have been employed, whether currently or in the past, for at least two (2) years as a full-time, sworn law enforcement officer by a municipal, county, university, or State law enforcement agency.
Must be in good standing with the agency in which they currently serve or previously separated from in good standing with no adverse employment action
Must be eligible to be granted a waiver of basic training from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board (ILETSB).
Must furnish, upon request, a copy of the following documents to the extent applicable: a resume, professional licenses, training certificates, and documents confirming work experience.
The City of Wood Dale is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About the Agency
Salary:
$83,455 - $121,233 (effective 5/1/25)Lateral transfer candidates may be placed in the wage schedule based on their years of qualified previous experience upon successful completion of a Field Training Program.Hiring Bonus: $10,000Payable as a retirement health savings deposit, with 50% payable upon completion of the field training program and 50% payable upon completion of the probationary periodInsurance:Medical (HMO / PPO)
Dental
Vision
Term Life (1.5 x base salary)
Paid Time Off:Vacation: 2 – 5 weeks paid, depending on years of service (credit for prior service)
Holidays: 10 paid per year
Personal Holidays: 3 paid personal holidays per year
Personal / Sick Days: 12 paid personal / sick days per year
Benefits:Article III Downstate Police Pension
Social Security
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Health Savings Plan
$900 Annual Uniform Allowance
Tuition Reimbursement
Etc.
Schedule:40 hour work week / 8 hour shifts (7A – 3P, 3P-11P, 11P-7A)