Employment Opportunities

LATERAL POLICE OFFICER

South Barrington is an exceptional community. The South Barrington Police Commission is looking for exceptional candidates interested in joining the ranks of the South Barrington Police Department. Our standards are high. We offer the opportunity to join a professional organization performing critical work in the community with honor, integrity and respect in every situation.

South Barrington is home to The Arboretum Lifestyle Shopping Center, a 24-screen AMC Theater and Willow Creek Community Church, one of the largest congregations in the United States. It is also home to Goebbert’s Farm and Garden Center. Each year Goebbert’s Fall Festival brings thousands of visitors to our community for what many consider an annual family tradition. We have much to keep us busy serving our community.

Our Police Department serves the community with 20 full-time police officers, 5 part-time police officers, two full-time records clerks and a full-time administrative assistant. South Barrington has 5,077 residents, an area of eight square miles, and is a home-rule community.

Village ordinance requires that applicants be a certified police officer in good standing, having been certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board under Section 8.1 of the Illinois Police Training Act (50 ILCS 705/8.1), and:

• Currently working as a full-time police officer for an Illinois law enforcement agency; or
• Retired as a full-time officer from an Illinois law enforcement agency; or,
• Laid off as a full-time officer from an Illinois law enforcement agency.

Requirements:

• At least 21 years old, and under 35 years old, or as otherwise permitted by law
• United States citizen
• High School Diploma
• Valid driver’s license
• At least two (2) years of experience as a full-time sworn, certified law enforcement officer with an Illinois law enforcement agency
• State of Illinois certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (Part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement.)

Salary Range: $78,090 – $117,148 (Contract expires April 2026)

Salary and Benefits:

• Entry level Officer salary is $78,090 but based on experience the Lateral Officer Salary could be increased to $100,412.
• Comprehensive benefit package including BlueCross BlueShield Illinois healthcare plans (HMO and PPO available), Dental, and Life Insurance
• Flexible spending account, deferred compensation plans, and an employee assistance program are also available
• Eighty (80) hours of vacation after first year (3.077 per pay period).
• Ninety-six (96) Holiday hours banked at the beginning of each fiscal year
• Ninety-six (96) hours of sick time annually
• All uniforms, equipment, and body armor are provided except firearms
• Patrol Officers work a 12-hour schedule with having Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off every other weekend

Application packets are available at www.southbarrington.org or at the South Barrington Police Department, 30 South Barrington Road, South Barrington, Illinois 60010 (Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)

The application packet consists of a Village of South Barrington Employment Application form and an Authorization to Release Information form.

Please apply with the following documents to receive consideration:

1. Legibly completed and signed employment application form
2. A copy of your birth certificate or certificate of naturalization
3. A copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate
4. A copy of your college or university degree
5. A sealed and certified transcript of your course work for an accredited college or university
6. A copy of your valid driver’s license
7. A copy of your U.S. Military DD-214 form, if applicable
8. If applicable, a copy of your certificate of completion of Illinois Basic Law Enforcement Academy training or comparable training from another state

Please deliver your completed application packet to the attention of:

Michael Garrison, Chief of Police

South Barrington Police Department

30 South Barrington Road

South Barrington, Illinois 60010

E-mail: mgarrison@southbarrington.org