Police Officer

City of East Moline

Do you have what it takes to be noble? To be a guardian of democracy? To run toward danger instead of away from it? We caution-it's not always easy. Police officers see the very best of a community and sometimes the worst, all in a matter of seconds. But they also carry the honor of protecting their neighbors, families, and friends.

The City of East Moline Police Department is seeking courageous men and women from all neighborhoods and backgrounds to join our team. Our City is diverse, growing, and highly engaged-and we invite you to represent our community as part of our department.

The East Moline Police Department serves more than 21,000 residents with:

• 38 sworn officers plus 5 civilian support staff.
• Specialized divisions including:
  Investigations, Crisis Containment Unit (SWAT), School Resource Officers, K-9, Community Oriented Policing, Metropolitan Enforcement Group (MEG), Traffic, QC Mobile Field Force (Crowd Control), and a Special Operations Unit.

Applicants must complete:

• Physical Agility Test
• Written Examination
• Interview before the Fire & Police Commission

Qualified candidates will be placed on a two-year hiring eligibility list.

Testing Date:
Saturday, March 7, 2026 9:00 AM
Physical Agility Test 11:30 AM
Written Examination.

Location:

City of East Moline Maintenance & Engineering Building, 1200 13th Avenue, East Moline, IL
Physical Agility Standards:
Bench press, sit-ups, sit-and-reach, and 1.5-mile run (age/gender-based standards apply). Bring valid  wear clothing appropriate for physical activity. Time will be provided to change before the written exam.

Starting Wage: $67,965 annually, Year Three: $72,987 annually and so on based on contract, Full Benefits Package Includes:

• Pension participation
• Health insurance (after 30 days)
• Holiday pay & sick leave (after 6 months)
• Vacation (after 1 year)
• Clothing allowance & Educational pay (after 18 months)
• Bereavement leave, personal days, comp-time, COLA adjustments (if applicable), Physical fitness incentive, and more.

Be part of something greater-serve the community with our department values of Professionalism, Integrity, Excellence, and Community Service. See attached full job description for details and requirements.

The City of East Moline will conduct a comprehensive job specific background investigation on any finalist for this position. Background investigations are conducted by trained investigators within the East Moline Police Department and Human Resources.