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Currently Accepting Applications for Police Officers

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Deadline 1/5/2027

Police Officer Candidate Open House: Tuesday, January 19, 2027, from 6:00pm - 8:00 pm at the Morris Police Department. While this is not mandatory, it will give candidates an opportunity to tour our facilities and meet some of the staff.

Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination: Following completion of all application materials and review of minimum qualifications, successful applicants will be invited to attend the Orientation & Written Exam Administration on Saturday, January 23, 2027, at the Morris Police Department. Time to be determined based on the number of eligible applicants participating.

City of Morris • Department of Police
Position: Police Officer
Morris Police Department • Morris, IL 60450
15,587 City Population
30 Sworn Officers
$83,013.84 Starting Salary
Service ☆ Pride ☆ Integrity
Salary Schedule (Effective 5/1/2026)
StepAnnual Salary
Starting$83,013.84
Over 1 Year$87,556.56
Over 2 Years$94,195.92
Over 4 Years$97,035.12
Over 6 Years$99,961.68
Over 8 Years$109,221.84
Lateral hire note: Candidates with at least 3 years of full-time sworn law enforcement experience within the last 2 years of hire may advance directly to the Over 2 Years step upon successful completion of Field Training or 90 days, whichever is longer.
Benefits
Longevity steps at 1, 2, 4, 6 & 8 years
Vacation: 2 wks (1 yr) → 5 wks (15 yrs)
48 hours personal time per year
Paid sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Paid health, vision & dental (entire family)
Downstate Police Pension System
$60,000 life insurance
Deferred compensation (employer contribution)
$650 uniform allowance per year
Tuition reimbursement (approved coursework)
Take-home squad (within city limits)
Minimum Requirements
  • U.S. citizenship (or lawfully admitted with documented intent to become a citizen)
  • No felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude
  • Valid driver's license
  • At least 20 years, 6 months of age and under 35 at time of application and at time the final eligibility list is posted (exemptions per 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6)
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Valid Illinois POWER Test card within 4 weeks of hire (NIPSTA, Triton Community College, or Joliet Junior College)
  • Residency within 20 miles of Morris Police Department (200 E. Chapin St.) within 18 months of hire
  • Attend mandatory orientation and written test (date TBD)
Preference Points (up to 5 pts)

Education

Associate's Degree in law enforcement/criminal justice, or a Bachelor's Degree in any field from an accredited institution. Submit unofficial transcripts with application.

Experience

Certified Illinois Police Officer with a Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training certificate, currently serving part-time or full-time in Illinois. Submit state-issued certification with application.

Military

At least one year of active U.S. military service with honorable discharge, or current/former inactive or reserve duty. Submit DD-214 or equivalent proof with application.

* Preference points are not cumulative — a maximum of 5 points may be awarded for any one qualifying category.

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Military Veteran?(Required)
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Information regarding the POWER Test and the associated requirements for the test can be found at POWER TEST CHART.