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Recruitment

FULL-TIME LATERAL POLICE OFFICER

The Village of Beecher is seeking applicants for a full-time Lateral Police Officer position.
Beecher has a population of 4,713, and is located in eastern Will County next to the Lake County, Indiana border.
Salary Range : $57,043 – $83,616
Salary based on experience
12-hour shifts, O.T. and Comp Time opportunities
Training opportunities
Excellent Benefits – Vacation, Sick, & Personal Time, Paid Holidays, IMRF Pension, BCBS Insurance, Dental, Vision
All applicants must meet the minimum requirements of the Village of Beecher:
Current Illinois Certification by ILETSB
Must be at least 21 years of age
No felony convictions
Valid Driver’s License
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must possess High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Binocular vision corrected to 20/30
Must pass background check
Possess exceptional communication skills
Applications may be downloaded here.
To be considered for the first review of applicants, please submit applications by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026 to Village of Beecher, 625 Dixie Highway/PO Box 1154, Beecher, IL 60401 or by email to: clerk@villageofbeecher.org

 PART-TIME POLICE OFFICER

The part-time position involves a variety of police duties including maintaining law and order, preserving peace, preventing crime, apprehending offenders, recovering lost/stolen property, and maintaining custody of prisoners. 

This position does not advance to a full-time police officer position. There is a separate application and testing process for full-time police officers.

Qualifications:

    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Possession of a valid driver’s license
    • Preference will given to candidates who have graduated from a State of Illinois basic recruit academy and meets requirements for Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board for Certified Police Officer
    • Must not have been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors, as defined by State Statute
    • Must participate in and successfully complete all stages of the testing process, which may include but not limited to: oral interview, polygraph examination, extensive background investigation and post offer physical/drug test
    • Must be a citizen of the United States
    • Twenty-one years of age or older
    • Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays

Standard shift is 12hr in length but can vary

Wage: 26/hr.

Applications available here 
or can be picked up at Village Hall, 625 Dixie Highway Beecher, IL 60401

Completed applications should be returned to the Village Hall or to jgalvin@villageofbeecher.org

Application Deadline: Open