The City of Northlake seeking police officers. Northlake is a unique community consisting of more than 12,500 diverse residents that also includes a large daytime industrial/business workforce located in the near West suburbs of Chicago. The Department resides in a newer facility and includes its own dedicated Dispatch Center for the 36 sworn and 16 civilian employees. The Police Department is both nationally accredited (CALEA) and state accredited (ILEAP) ensuring it provides and maintains the highest standards of integrity, character, and professionalism.
- Compensation:
| # Years Completed | If Starting in 2023 | If Starting in 2024 |
| 0 (Starting) | $80,048 | $82,499 |
| 1 | $91,611 | $94,817 |
| 2 | $96,056 | $98,937 |
| 3 | $103,432 | $106,535 |
| 4-9 | $115,033 | $122,037 |
- NOTE: Compensation rates in blue text are approximate (using a 3% annual increase) as the CBA only goes through 2025 at this time.
- Department Benefits:
- Excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Personal, compensatory, and vacation accrual; sick and bereavement leave
- 12 paid holidays (annually)
- Earn two personal days (annually)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance plan
- Special duty stipends (Detective, SRO, Truck Enforcement Officer)
- Field Training Officer and Officer-In-Charge compensation
- City provides all uniforms and equipment at no cost to the officer; $850 annual allowance
- Indoor and outdoor range training
- Optional flexible spending account and deferred compensation (457) plans
- Newer police facility
- Well-equipped gym with new free weights and cardio equipment; benefit time earned Appearance Requirements: Tattoos permitted except for face, neck, and hands; beards allowed
- Police pension program (Article 3: Downstate pension plan)
- Union representation through MAP
- Employee health insurance paid for by the City upon retirement
Patrol Schedule:
6 days on/3 days off (rotation)
- Day Shift: 6:45 AM to 3:00 PM
- Afternoon Shift: 2:45 to 11:00 PM
- Midnight Shift: 10:45 PM to 7:00 AM
Police Officer Opportunities:
- Field Training Officer
- Evidence Technician
- Officer-In-Charge
- School Resource Officer
- Drone Operator
- Truck Enforcement Officer
- Firearms Instructor
- Taser/OC Instructor
- Juvenile Officer
- Gang/Tactical Officer, etc.
Application Deadline: September 18, 2023
All applicants must meet the minimum requirements established by the City of Northlake.
Application process, visit: www.northlakecity.com/police
Contact Deputy Chief Duarte at:
708-236-4009 jduarte@northlakecity.com
The City of Northlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer