Ranger Police Officer

Lake County Forest Preserve District•Lindenhurst, IL

7h•$36 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for fully sworn Illinois officers currently serving in a municipal police department to transition to a non-traditional policing agency that values your training, and to experience and enjoy the benefits of continuing your career while serving the community. The Ranger Police Officer enforces the Illinois Compiled Statutes within Lake County, and enforces the District’s Rules & Regulations on District lands. Officers are entrusted with protecting both the public and natural resources while building strong community relationships. Members of the Lake County Forest Preserve District’s Public Safety Department take pride in a Community-Oriented Policing philosophy, maintaining peace while engaging in proactive initiatives that foster trust and collaboration with the public and our other public safety partners. This is a highly visible and rewarding position where officers patrol on foot, bike, or vehicles, prevent crime, ensure public safety, protect open lands, investigate incidents, make arrests, and provide emergency assistance. Officers gain the opportunity to serve in one of the most unique and scenic law enforcement environments in Illinois, with over 31,700 acres of protected land, trails, lakes, and recreation areas.

Requirements

Fully sworn Illinois officers currently serving in a municipal police department.
Completion of basic police training approved by the state of Illinois and local law enforcement officer training board.
A valid driver’s license.
Vision correctable to 20/20.

Nice To Haves

Experience counts from day one for lateral transfers.

Responsibilities

Enforces the Illinois Compiled Statutes within Lake County, and enforces the District’s Rules & Regulations on District lands.
Protecting both the public and natural resources while building strong community relationships.
Patrol on foot, bike, or vehicles.
Prevent crime.
Ensure public safety.
Protect open lands.
Investigate incidents.
Make arrests.
Provide emergency assistance.

Benefits

5/2–5/3 rotation with 8.5-hour shifts
No dedicated midnight shift.
Voluntary on-call rotation for overnight coverage.
On-call pay that respects your time — a per-night stipend for being available, plus overtime if you're called out.
Lateral transfers welcome. Experienced officers come in at a higher pay rate per our collective bargaining agreement.
Specialty pay for Field Training Officers, Officers in Charge and bilingual-certified officers.
Opportunities to specialize in dedicated units within the department and on regional multi-agency task forces.
SLEP pension (Sheriffs Law Enforcement Personnel)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Generous paid time off: vacation, personal, holiday, sick leave and paid parental leave.
Full uniform and equipment package provided, including personal body armor.
Free uniform laundry service.
On-site fitness room.
Team culture built on professionalism, camaraderie, and continuous training.