
Why join the Skokie Police Department ?
Skokie Police has over 100 sworn police officers, great specialty opportunities and excellent room for growth and career advancement. Our lateral program compensates you at the level of your experience. Plus, enjoy top-notch training and equipment.






Benefits/Compensation
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Schedule: 8-hour shifts with 9 days off each month
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Day Off Selection: Officers help choose their schedules
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Extra Duty Pay: $91.20/hour for special detail assignments
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Medical & Dental Insurance: Competitive plans
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Vacation: 80 hours after one year​
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Holidays & Sick Leave: Generous paid time off
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Emergency Leave: For off-duty injury or illness
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Comp Time: Earn up to 15 days of paid time off
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Uniform Allowance
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Retirement Pension: Through the Village
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Longevity Pay Plan
Career Growth/Training
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All Training Provided
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Field Training Officer Pay
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Evidence Technician Stipend
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State-of-the-Art Facilities and Equipment
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Annual College Tuition Reimbursement
Specialty Assignments
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School Resource Officer
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Juvenile Officer
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Field Training Officer
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Bicycle Patrol
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Criminal Investigator
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Evidence Technician
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Drone Operator
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Honor Guard
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Firearms Instructor
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Truck Enforcement
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Defensive Tactics Instructor
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Peer Support Team
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Tactical Intervention Unit
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CPR/First Aid Instructor
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Crime Prevention Officer
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Co-Responder Unit
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Reality-Based Training Instructor
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Intelligence Officer
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Canine Officer
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Comfort Dog Handler
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Multi-Jurisdictional Task Forces
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NORTAF (Major Crimes & Major Crash Assistance Team)
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NIPAS (Mobile Field Force & Emergency Services Team)
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Why we enjoy being Skokie Police Officers!






