Fox River Grove

Police Officer (Full-Time)

The Village of Fox River Grove is now accepting applications for entry level police officer candidates to establish a hiring list for future hiring needs. Open positions are expected in 2023.

The Village of Fox River Grove is primarily a residential community with a commercial component located approximately 30 miles northwest of Chicago. The Fox River Grove Police Department serves a population of 4,702 residents living in McHenry and Lake County.

The Village of Fox River Grove Police Department has nine (9) full-time and four (4) part-time officers. The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes insurance (health, dental, and life), pension, paid leave (vacation, comp, personal, sick), and access to deferred compensation. The salary range starts at $62,297 and reaches $88,360 after nine years of employment. 

Minimum qualification requirements include:
  • Be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
  • No felony convictions
  • Possess a valid driver’s license 
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Possess a valid Illinois FOID card at time of appointment
  • High school diploma, GED certificate or high school proficiency statement. 
  • Possession of a valid POWER Test ID card issued after 1/1/2023. To obtain a POWER Test ID Card visit www.NIPSTA.org/202/Power-test.
Hiring Process Schedule:
  • Complete and submit all application materials (must meet all minimum qualification requirements)
  • Attend and take a written examination at the Fox River Grove Village Hall – Upper level (305 Illinois Street, Fox River Grove, IL 60021) on Saturday July 15, 2023 at 9:00 AM. Testing is mandatory and a passing score of 70% or greater is required.
  • Complete an oral interview at a date and time yet to be determined.
Any conditional offers of employment are subject to the following professional examinations in order to be considered for appointment: background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological examination, and medical examination.

Application packages are now available for downloading on the Village’s website at www.foxrivergrove.org under the How Do I tab by selecting Apply for a Job. Applications can also be picked-up in person at the Fox River Grove Village Hall, 305 Illinois Street, Fox River Grove, IL 60021.

Interested candidates should email completed applications to Becky Korpan, Deputy Village Clerk, village@foxrivergrove.org.   While email is preferred, application materials may also be delivered to the Village Hall at 305 Illinois Street, Fox River Grove, IL 60021.  Application deadline is June 30, 2023.

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