Police Officer; Accelerated​/Lateral Entry

Overview

The City of Naperville’s Police Department is seeking experienced Police Officers for accelerated/lateral entry. The Board of Fire and Police Commission will create a second eligibility list of candidates who have previously been full-time sworn officers of a regular police department in any municipality, county, university or state law enforcement agency provided they are a certified law enforcement officer through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board.

Candidates must have a minimum of 18 months as an officer in the State of Illinois to apply and at least two (2) years on the job upon date of hire.

• 2-4 years as a Police Officer will be hired at the Step 3 wage rate of the FOP Contract ($ for 2026)
• 5-7 years as a Police Officer will be hired at the Step 4 wage rate of the FOP Contract ($ for 2026)
• 8+ years as a Police Officer will be hired at the Step 5 wage rate of the FOP Contract ($ for 2026)

This position is represented by FOP Lodge 42. Wage rates and other benefits are subject to the language in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

The Naperville Police Department employs a staff of more than 280 employees (this includes 192 budgeted sworn positions). Our mission is to provide extraordinary service to the community while protecting life and property. In addition to traditional patrol and investigative functions, the department sustains a broad range of specialty assignments and collateral duties, including Water Rescue Team, Special Response Team, Crisis Negotiators, Field Training Officers, School Resource Officers, Traffic Officers, and K-9 Officers.

The department supports ongoing education and training to foster professional and individual excellence.

Our officers are educated, well-trained professionals dedicated to working in partnership with our citizens to provide a safe place to live, work and conduct business. The Naperville Police Department is an internationally accredited agency, demonstrating adherence to high standards.

Qualified candidates must be certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board and have a minimum of 18 months as a full-time police officer with a law enforcement agency within the State of Illinois to apply (must have a minimum of 2 years on the job by the time of hire).

NOTE: Each submitted application (including resume, cover letter, and/or other pertinent documents) will be evaluated and an interview pool will be formulated accordingly. The City does not guarantee an interview or further consideration once an application has been submitted.

Special consideration will be given to applicants that document the following:

• Law enforcement experience in either DuPage or Will County
• Possess relevant specialized training
• Current or previous collateral or specialty assignments
• Positive referrals from Naperville Police personnel
• Bi-lingual abilities
• Supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree (a college degree is not required to apply)
• Other relevant attributes

Accelerated entry applicants who are selected for consideration shall complete the entry process before an offer of employment. The process may include the following components:

• Application experience verification and background check
• Oral examination
• Polygraph examination
• Psychological exam
• Medical exam

After hire, selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a field training program and an 18-month probation period.

The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 153,000 residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago. The City has gained national recognition for family-friendly environment, schools and library system, low crime rate, and vibrant downtown area. It’s also a great place to work! Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated individuals and offers a dynamic and collaborative working environment, forward-looking leadership, and a competitive benefits package.

Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application, but should be attached to the application. Include all requested education, experience, attachments, and other information when applying. Incomplete applications are subject to rejection. Notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.

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The City of Naperville complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify Human Resources in advance at .