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CLINTON, CITY OF 118 W WASHINGTON ST CLINTON, ILLINOIS 61727 217-935-9441
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Updated: December 16, 2025
Position Title: Police OfficerAccepting Applications: November 4, 2025 – November 30, 2025
The Clinton Police Department is currently conducting applicant testing to be placed on the City of Clinton Police & Fire Commission eligibility for hire list for the position of Police Officer with current openings to be filled immediately. Candidates are required to complete the following to be considered for the position:
Salary Information: $59,089.01 effective May 2025 and $61,009.40 effective May 2026; advancing to $83,556.85 following 19th year.
Benefit Information:
Department ContactBen Lowers, Chief of Police217-935-9443lowers@clintonillinois.com
Department Overview: The Clinton Police Department is a community policing oriented municipal law enforcement agency in a small, rural, law enforcement supportive community of approximately 7,000 residents. Clinton serves as a bedroom community and is surrounded by larger cities within 30 miles in all four directions (Bloomington, Champaign, Decatur, Springfield, Lincoln). The Department is made up of fourteen (14) sworn officers and consists of the Chief of Police, Patrol Sergeants, Investigations and Patrol, with special assignments to include School Resource Officer, DARE Officer, Evidence Custodian, Firearms/Tactical Instructor, K9 Officer and Drug Task Force Investigator. The CPD provides law enforcement services to the City of Clinton municipal limits 24 hours a day with a minimum staffing of two (2) sworn officers on duty at all times. The CPD currently works a twelve (12) hour work schedule.
Population: 7,000
Job Requirements
Age:21Citizenship Required:Yes or Qualified Non-CitizenHigh School Grad / GED:YesDriver's License:YesAbility to Read/Speak English:YesHiring Process:Applicants must complete the necessary application and testing to be placed on the City of Clinton Police & Fire Commission hire eligibility list which shall be valid for two (2) years. Candidates considered for hire will undergo oral interview(s) conducted by the Police & Fire Commission and/or the Clinton Police Department, as well as medical and psychological testing prior to a final offer of employment. Physical Ability Testing:Candidates considered for hire will be required to demonstrate successful completion of the Illinois (ILETSB) P.O.W.E.R. Test prior to entry to an academy. Failure to successfully perform the required qualifications will result in disqualification.
