What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Patrol Officer position at City of Decatur, IL?
Salary : $74,430.70 Annually
Location : Decatur, IL
Job Type : Full-Time Benefited Employee
Job Number : 18-00354
Department : Police - Union
Opening Date : 02 / 25 / 2025
Job Summary
Starting Pay : $74,430.70 Sign-On Bonus : $5,000
Engage in a variety of policing activities, including patrols, investigations, traffic control, and emergency response. Exercise autonomy and make critical decisions during emergencies, working collaboratively with fellow officers and community partners.
Why Join?
The Decatur Police Department (DPD) is dedicated to maintaining a team of diverse, highly-qualified officers to serve and protect the City of Decatur, Illinois. DPD offers specialized training, promotional opportunities, and diverse career paths within law enforcement.
After one year, an officer's salary increases to $76,234
With four years of experience, an officer earns $91,712.
The maximum salary, including longevity pay, is as follows :
- Patrol Officer $106,827
- Master Patrol Officer $111,595
- Detective $116,364
- Sergeant $131,104
Key Benefits & Opportunities :
Key Responsibilities
Needed Knowledge & Skills
More Details
Pre-Employment Assessment Process
1. Written Examination Comprehensive National Testing Network (NTN) test covering language ability, writing, reading, and video scenarios.
2. Oral Interview Face-to-face interview. Veterans may receive preference points added to the final examination score.
3. Ride-Along Accompany an officer during shift patrol for a better understanding of the position.
4. Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) Test Physical fitness assessment evaluating strength, agility, and endurance.
5. Background Investigations Review of police records, employment, educational, and credit history, personal references, and other sources of information.
Residency Requirement :
Must reside within 50 miles of the corporate limits of the city of Decatur within 90 days after completing the 18-month probationary period.
About Decatur
To Apply
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Candidates will be subject to a pre-employment drug screen, physical exam, and psychological evaluation post offer. The City of Decatur is a drug-free workplace. This includes marijuana.
SICK LEAVE : 1 day per month granted, accumulative to 360 days.
VACATION : 2 weeks after completion of 1 year of service; 3 weeks after completion of 7 years of service; 4 weeks after completion of 14 years of service; 5 weeks after completion of 20 years of service; 6 weeks after completion of 25 years of service.
PENSION : Excellent pension benefits; Police Officers contribute at the rate of 9.91% of base pay. They do not contribute to Social Security but do contribute to Medicare. Employee contributions are refundable if employment ends before retirement.
OTHER : The City offers a three-tier Preferred Provider Option (PPO) health insurance coverage for employees and their dependents. Employees contribute to the cost for single coverage and / or family coverage through payroll deduction. The City provides group life insurance in the amount of $25,000 for each employee at no cost to the employee. Dependent coverage is available. Employees may purchase additional term life on a voluntary basis. Employees also may contribute to a Flexible Spending Account for Medical and / or Dependent Care expenses. Employees may participate in a voluntary group dental insurance plan and a voluntary group vision plan. Deferred compensation is also available.
To learn more click to view Decatur PBPALC collective bargaining agreement.
Salary : $25,000 - $91,712
