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City of Morris • Department of Police
Position: Police Officer
Morris Police Department • Morris, IL 60450
Morris Police Department • Morris, IL 60450
Service ☆ Pride ☆ Integrity
Salary Schedule (Effective 5/1/2026)
| Step | Annual 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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Information regarding the POWER Test and the associated requirements for the test can be found at POWER TEST CHART.