Job Information

GRAYSLAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT
10 SOUTH SEYMOUR AVENUE
GRAYSLAKE, ILLINOIS 60030
847-986-2009

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Updated: February 18, 2026

Position Title: Police Officer

Salary Information: Current starting pay $77,232 - Top pay after 8 years is $141,594: plus 72 hours of annual holiday bonus pay, longevity pay, uniform allowance, additional bonus, stipend, and overtime opportunities.

Department Overview

The Grayslake Police Department currently employs 32 full-time police officers, 6 part-time officers, and 3 full-time community service officers, who handle over 30,000 calls for service per year. Grayslake Police also serves the Village of Hainesville as part of a police service contract in effect since 2011. Patrol officers work 12 hour shifts with every other Fri, Sat, Sun off. The department has integrated several industry leading technologies to improve officer safety, effeciency, performance, and community service. There are several specialty unit opportunities such as Detective, School Resource Officer, Bike Unit, Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team, Lake County Major Crimes Investigator, Evidence Technician, Truck Enforcement Officer, NIPAS EST and NIPAS MFF. All uniforms and body armor are issued at no cost, and the Village provides a one-time stipend to purchase the duty weapon of your choice (some restrictions apply). The Village also offers generous group healthcare coverage through BCBS, 457 deferred compensation plan, Aflac, life insurance, and FSA. The department employs a full-time comfort dog (Jake) to assist in officer wellness and community initiatives, and has an active FOP lodge to further support our community.

To take the police officer candidate eligibility exam and become a part of our team, you must be:

21 years of age and less than 35 years of age at the time of applications
United States citizen
Possess a high school diploma
Possess a power test card from NIPSTA or other ILETSB (Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standard Board) certified physical testing facility. Test cannot be older than 9 months before the date of exam.
Complete and submit all necessary paperwork (including DD214, birth certificate, power test card, and school transcripts).

*Please complete PHQ, PSSA and Video Interview to be considered for position. Any incomplete applications or hiring process requirements will be grounds for applicant disqualification*

The Village of Grayslake is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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