Job Description
WINTHROP HARBOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
830 SHERIDAN ROAD
WINTHROP HARBOR, ILLINOIS 60096
847-872-2131
Updated: May 16, 2025
The Village of Winthrop Harbor Police Department is currently accepting applications to build an eligibility list for the positions of full time entry-level Police Officer.
Entry level candidates must complete all testing through NTN by 6/6/25 and complete an application and release of information form for the Village of Winthrop Harbor WHPD Police Officer Application .
You will be tested on 3 portions (Video, Reading & Writing) and must pass each portion. An average score of all 3 portions will be determined. The Winthrop Harbor Police Commission has set a cutoff score of 70%. Scores will be available to view in your NTN account within 2-3 days.
*Please complete PSSA and PHQ to be considered for position
*Please complete virtual interview to be considered for position by close date
*All required documents including WHPD Police Officer Application / release of information must be uploaded to the NTN.
Close Date: June 6th, 2025
Position Title: Police Officer - Entry Level
Salary Information:
Salary range: $69,135 - $99,427
Salary increases:
starting pay $69,135
After 12-month probation $77,538
Top pay after 3 years $99,427
Benefit Information:
Competitive Contracts
Excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid Sick Days (12/year) after 1st year
Unused Sick Day Accrual up to 240 Days
Up to 30 Days of Vacation
Court Pay
Pension Plan
Optional 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
12 Paid Holidays
A high level of community support, appreciation, and mutual respect
Candidate Contact
Chief Tony Velardi
847 872-2131 ext 2010
Job Requirements
Age: Entry Level: at least 21 and under 35 years of age, special considerations for those that served in the Military
US Citizen: Yes, or legally allowed to work in the US
High School Grad/GED: High school graduate or GED
Valid State Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Vision: Must be correctable to 20/20 vision; possess normal peripheral vision; ability to see in color
College: Preference points
Prior Experience: Not required, but preferred
Necessary Certifications:
Must obtain a Physical Agility Test Card (POWER test) through NIPSTA, Joliet Junior College, Triton College, or other ILETSB-certified physical testing facilities no more than one year prior to the date of application.
Application Process:
Applicants are required to complete the Village of Winthrop Harbor police officer application online at WHPD Police Officer Application. Incomplete applications will be rejected. The following documents are required to be uploaded to the NTN:
Completed WHPD application / release of information
copy of birth certificate or Certificate of Naturalization
copy of high school diploma or GED
copy of valid drivers license
copy of DD-214, if applicable
POWER card issued with the past 12 months
copy of college degree, if applicable
copy of certificate of completion of Illinois Basic Law Enforcement Academy, if applicable
Candidates must pass the written exam and an interview with the board of the fire and police commissioners to be placed on the initial eligibility lists.
Education/military points are then solicited and added to the list resulting in the final eligibility list.
As positions become available, candidate background investigations, including polygraph exams are conducted and reviewed by the board of fire and police commissioners.
If conditional offers of employment are extended, candidates must pass a psychological assessment, physical exams, and drug screening prior to hiring.
The Village of Winthrop Harbor is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana. Candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen, physical and background check post offer.
Applicant must have no felony convictions. Applicant with a record of misdemeanor convictions may be disqualified from taking examination as set forth in 65 ILCS 5/10-1-7(c).
Applicant may not be prohibited by any court and/or state or federal statute from carrying a firearm and must possess or be eligible to receive a valid Illinois Firearm's Owner Identification Card.
Applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent
At time of appointment, the applicant must be a United States citizen or be legally authorized to work in the US and must possess a valid Illinois driver's license or equivalent.
Generally, applicants must also be in good health, be of good moral character and not possess an adverse police record. Applicants should posses physical strength and agility sufficient to handle aggressive situations, be able to work under adverse weather conditions, be able to think and act quickly in emergency situations and possess good general intelligence and emotional stability. equal
Preference Points
VETERAN'S POINTS
Applicants who were engaged in the military or naval service of the United States for a period of at least one year and who were honorably discharged there from, or who are not on may thereafter be on inactive or reserve duty in such military or naval service (not including, however, in the case of offices, positions and places of employment in the police department, persons who were convicted by court-martial of disobedience of orders, where such disobedience consisted in the refusal to perform military service on the ground of religious or conscientious objections against war) shall receive five (5) points. Proof of such service must include a copy of Military Form DD-214 (long form) as proof of active service, evidence of the honorable discharge, and sworn affidavit by the applicant.
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE PREFERENCE POINTS
Applicants who have successfully obtained an associate's degree in the field of law enforcement, criminal justice, or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college shall receive five (5) points provided that the applicant has not received Veteran's preference points. A certified transcript must be included with the request for preference points as proof of the attainment of a degree.
(Veterans and education preference points shall not be cumulative)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 69,135.00 99,427.00 Per Year
Job Tags
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