Immediate Opening Entry - Level Police Officer
Entry-Level Police Officer Hiring Process
The Village of Rockton, Illinois Board of Police and Fire Commissioners is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the Rockton Police Department.
Starting Salary: $70,141 - $97,671 - as of contract expiring May 2028
Sworn Police Officers: 18
Population: 7,900
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Village of Rockton, Illinois Board of Police and Fire Commissioners:
- U.S. citizenship or provide valid proof of authority for lawful employment in the United States ;
- No felony convictions (Note: a misdemeanor or serious traffic offense may also disqualify applicants from further consideration);
- Possess a valid state-issued driver's license;
- Minimum of 21 years of age -AND- UNDER 35 years of age by the date the Commission's Final Eligibility Register is created unless otherwise exempt from such age limitations as provided in 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6 of the Fire and Police Commissioner's Act;
- Be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. equivalent;
- Must successfully pass a written examination;
- Must successfully complete an oral interview and background investigation (applicants will be required to fully disclose all personal matters, to include agreements and sealed files);
- Must successfully complete a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and medical screening (including drug and alcohol screening);
- Must successfully pass physical agility test (Illinois P.O.W.E.R. Test) at time of academy.
- Submit all application documents online by Monday, May 18, 2026 @ 4:00 PM CST;
- Attend a mandatory orientation and written test on the evening of Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Doors open at 6:00. Orientation will begin promptly at 6:30 PM.
To apply for this position or obtain additional information,
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The Village of Rockton, IL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.