The Jacksonville Police Department is now accepting applications for the purpose of establishing a list of lateral transfer candidates. Applicants will be processed upon receipt. 

Beneifts Include:

• Starting salary $62,753.60
• 13 Holidays Per Year
• Downstate Pension
• Vacation and Sick Time
• Health & Life Insurance
• 12-Hour Shift
• 100% Uniform and Equipment Provided
• Collective Bargaining

Position Requirements Include:

• ILETSB Certified
• Currently employed as a full-time Police Officer (out of state applicants call for information)
• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver's License
• No Felony Convictions
• Morgan County Residency

For more information please visit our website jacksonvilleil.com, under the city departments/police department/employment section. 

You can also call 217-479-4630, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm or email jpdadmin@jacksonvilleil.gov

Click "apply" to submit your resume today!

As an equal opportunity employer, the Jacksonville Police Department is seeking qualified individuals who are interested in bettering our community.  We are dedicated to providing the highest level of service and security to the citizens of Jacksonville.  

About The City of Jacksonville Police Department

The Jacksonville Police Department is staffed with forty sworn officers and a civilian staff of four.  The Jacksonville Police Department serves a population of just under 20,000 people, which inflates to a much larger population than recorded, due to being the home of Illinois College, The Illinois School for the Deaf, The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired and the Jacksonville Correctional Center.

The mission of the Jacksonville Police Department (JPD) is to enforce and uphold all federal and state statutes and municipal ordinances in accordance with the United States Constitution.  The JPD serves to prevent and detect crime, protect life and property, and to achieve a peaceful community free from the fear of crime and disorder.  This is accomplished by coordinating and cooperating with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and community groups.  The JPD strives to deliver law enforcement with high standards of skill, integrity, and accountability, and with full respect for human dignity.