Experienced Police Officer - Lateral - Full-Time

The City of Delavan is accepting lateral applications to hire certified full-time police officers. Application deadline will be 8/15/2026. Please send an email with all required documents (copies of certificates, driver’s license, F.O.I.D. card, and resume) to Chief Carl Dodd at [email protected]. Once all documents are received and approved, a follow-up email will be sent with further instructions.

Requirements:

-21+ years of age.
-High school diploma or equivalent.
-US Citizen.
-Must reside within 30 miles of city hall.
-Must be in good standard with the Training and Standards Board.
-Must be in good physical condition (determined by a physical).
-Must be able to pass psychological, polygraph, and background investigation.
-$28.08 to $31/hr ($58,406 to $64,480/year) + $1/hr after probation.
-Shift flexibility and good availability a must.
-Expected to work nights/weekends/holidays.
-Two years of experience preferred (but not required).

Benefits:

-Benefits to include health, dental, vision, 100% for employee, 70% for the family.
-IMRF retirement
-Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
-Member of UAW 974
-Uniform allowance
-Paid training
-Opportunities for further training and education
-Double time and a half holiday pay (for select holidays)

Job requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Enforcing laws
• Ensuring the safety and security of the public by responding to emergencies, providing assistance to victims, and reducing or preventing involvement in crime
• Building relationships with the community while helping to contribute to the health and safety of vulnerable populations
• Creating community awareness by using crime prevention methods or intervention initiatives
• Conducting investigations by interviewing suspects, witnesses, and collecting evidence at crime scenes
• Working with the court system, including collecting evidence for trial as well as attending and testifying at trial upon request
• Participating in and testifying at court hearings when required
• Processing incident reports with accurate detail and factual information
• Assisting the city with various tasks including Code Enforcement responsibilities

Pay: $58,406.00 - $64,480.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person