Job Information

VILLAGE OF RICHMOND POLICE DEPARTMENT
5600 HUNTER DR
RICHMOND, ILLINOIS 60071
815-678-4163
https://richmond-il.com/

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Updated: June 24, 2025

Job Classification: Police Officer - (Lateral Transfer - For Experienced Officers Only)

The Village of Richmond Police Department is continuously hiring for Police Officer positions.
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**Be sure that you fill out an application with National Testing Network, as well as schedule your written exam**

Salary Information: : $72,281.00-$108,202.00 Annually, Top pay reached after 7 years.

Benefits Information: Medical, Dental, Vision, IMRF Pension, Vacation, All uniforms.

Contact Information:
Ciro Centrangolo
Chief of Police
815-678-4163
chief@richmond-IL.com

Department Overview: The Richmond Police Department is comprised of 15 sworn officers dedicated to providing the very best law enforcement services to our community.

Excellent health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
No residency requirements.
Vacation, Paid Time Off, Sick time, and Holidays as designated in employee handbook.
Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension system.
A department committed to training and the community oriented policing philosophy.
A high level of community support, appreciation, and mutual respect.

County: McHenry County

Population: 2,000

Job Requirements

Age:
Minimum of 21 years of age, no maximum age.

Citizenship Required:
Yes

High School Grad / GED:
High school graduate or possess a GED

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Vision:
Posses 20/20 corrected vision

Academy Certification:
Meet the following criteria to be considered for placement on a Certified Police Officer Eligibility Register pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6(h):

Prior Experience:
Previous continuous service as a Police Officer in any Illinois municipality, county, university, or state law enforcement agency for a minimum of two years.

Necessary Certifications:
Meet the following criteria to be considered for placement on a Certified Police Officer Eligibility Register pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6(h):

Certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board as a certified full-time Law Enforcement Officer; -AND-

Previous continuous service as a Police Officer in any Illinois municipality, county, university, or state law enforcement agency for a minimum of two years; -AND-
In good standing in the Police Department in which the person currently serves or separated from in good standing with no adverse employment action; -AND- Eligible to be granted a waiver of basic training from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

Additional Requirements:
No felony convictions

Hiring Process:
Written exam, oral interview, polygraph, background investigation. Subject to medical, drug, psychological.

Equipment:
All equipment, uniforms, body armor, are provided by the department.

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