Police Officer (Lateral Entry)

Police Officer (Lateral Entry)

The City of East Moline is now accepting lateral entry police officers. Qualified officers must have two years full time experience and must be certified or be able to be certified through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB). Qualified officers will be interviewed by the Fire and Police Commission and must be able to pass a comprehensive background check and pre-employment physical. There is no written exam or physical agility test required.

Qualified officers will enter the East Moline pay scale at an initial hourly rate commensurate with their current experience, not to exceed the tenth year as set by the collective bargaining agreement.

Qualified officers will immediately receive nine personal days upon hire.

The City of East Moline will conduct a comprehensive job specific background investigation on any finalist for this position. Background investigations are conducted by trained investigators within the East Moline Police Department and Human Resources.