Police Officer – Lateral Hire

Eligibility for Lateral Transfer Police Officers

An alternative eligibility list will be established for the position of Lateral Police Officer. These are for candidates who are currently employed for a minimum of two (2) years with their agency as a full-time Sworn Municipal Officer, Illinois State Trooper, or County Sheriff's Deputy (Patrol/Road Division). Candidate must also be off probationary status and be in good standing with their current agency.  

• Must possess a State of Illinois Law Enforcement Certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board as a law enforcement officer in good standing (Part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement.)
• Must be at least 23 years old - AND - be under 40 years old at the time of hire, per ILCS Section 5/10-2. 1-6 of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioner’s Act.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen at the time of appointment.
• Must possess a valid Class “D” driver's license (upload at time of application).
• Must possess a valid Illinois FOID card.
• Must exhibit good moral character and have not been convicted of any felony. Persons with a record of misdemeanor convictions may be disqualified from taking examinations as set forth in 65 ILCS 5/ Article 10-1-7(c). Certain misdemeanor convictions may disqualify candidates for a position in the Police Department. This can be viewed at www.ilga.gov.
• Must possess a current P.O.W.E.R Test card from an ILETSB entity, issued within the last 6 months. 
  • P.O.W.E.R Test card must be presented no later than 14 calendar days after receiving notice you have entered the official Background Phase.

Selection Process:

• The selection process will include the following components: A panel interview, a psychological assessment, in-depth background investigation and a pre-employment medical examination.

Salary

Salaries for lateral transfer police officers begin $104,291.20 annually as of January 1st, 2024.

Click here to see APD's wage scale.

What Documents Do You Need?

• Birth Certificate 
• Valid driver’s license 
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. 
• Unofficial college transcript, high school transcript, or G.E.D composite score