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Police Officer Recruitment

Contact Information 

Address:
La Salle Police Department
745 2nd Street
La Salle, IL 61301

Website: https://www.lasalle-il.gov/index.php/departments/police-department

Phone: 815-223-2131

Email: j.stubler@lasalle-il.gov

Position Information 

Application Deadline: 10/16/2026 at 12:00P.M.

Salary:        Academy Entry Level - $74,900. The starting wage increases to $77,147 effective May 1, 2027, under the current contract.

                      Lateral Entry - Up to $90,114 with 5 years of experience, effective May 1, 2026. For employees with 5 years of experience, the starting wage                                                 increases to $92,817 effective May 1, 2027, under the current contract.

Benefit Information:

    • Police pension
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Medical, Dental, and vision.
    • 457 Deferred Compensation Program 
    • Life Insurance
    • 12 hour shifts
    • Shift Differential – Night shift premium of $1,465 a year.
    • Sick leave
    • Paid vacation
    • Paid personal time
    • 11 Paid Holidays
    • Body armor provided
    • Clothing Allowance - $2,000 yearly
    • Tuition reimbursement 
    • Physical Fitness Test: Offered twice annually. Employees earn one day off for each test successfully passed.

Sworn: 22

Population: 9,582

Position Details 

The La Salle Police Department is currently accepting applications for Lateral Entry Police Officers.

Department Contact:

Jason Stubler, Chief of Police
815-223-2131
j.stubler@lasalle-il.gov

Department Overview:

The La Salle Police Department consists of 23 full-time employees, 22 of whom are sworn officers including a Chief, one (1) Commander, and six (6) Sergeants.
Officers enjoy working twelve-hour shifts and participating in extensive levels of training.

The Department also offers a variety of specialty positions:

  • Investigations
  • Firearms Instructor
  • Field Training Officer
  • TRI-DENT Task Force Officer
  • School Resource Officer
  • Drone Operator
  • Vehicle Reclamations

Area Information:
The City of La Salle is a historic river city located at the major intersection of Interstate 39 and Interstate 80 in north central Illinois; with a population of 9,582 and an area of 12 square miles.

Job Requirements: 

  • Age: Must be at least 21 years old, and under 35 at the time of application. Applicants must be under the age of 35 years old at the last date of filing applications (10/16/2026) AND at such time as Final Eligibility Register is posted, unless they have been certified and employed as a full-time police officer for a municipality in the United States or are otherwise exempt by State Statute 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.
  • Citizenship Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen or an individual who has permanent resident status and is legally authorized to work in the United States. Must under federal law, be authorized to obtain, carry, purchase, or otherwise possess a firearm. 
  • High School Grad/GED: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
  • Driver's License: Must possess a valid Driver's License at the time of application with the ability to obtain an Illinois Driver's License upon time of hire. 
  • Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
  • FOID: Must have a valid FOID by the time of final eligibility list. 
  • Character: Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral character.
  • Additional Requirements for Lateral Applicants:
    • At least two years of experience as a full-time sworn, certified law enforcement officer with an Illinois law enforcement agency. (Part-time certification does not meet this requirement), or be qualified to take the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board “Out of State Reciprocity” exam.

Application Available at:
La Salle Police Department

Please apply with the following documents to be considered: 

  1. Legible and signed employment application
  2. A copy of your birth certificate or certificate of naturalization
  3. A copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate
  4. A copy of your college or university degree or transcript (if applicable)
  5. A copy of your valid driver's license
  6. A copy of your FOID card
  7. A copy of your social security card
  8. A copy of your U.S. Military DD-214 form (if applicable)
  9. A copy of your Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board certificate (if applicable)

Return application materials to:

By email:
j.stubler@lasalle-il.gov

OR 

In person:
La Salle Police Department
745 2nd Street
La Salle, IL 61301

ATTN: APPLICATIONS

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Hiring Process for New Hire Eligibility List:

 

  • Complete the La Salle Police Department application and submit all required documents. Applications with missing documentation will not be considered.
  • Written Exam - Tuesday, October 27th at 3:00P.M.
  • Fire and Police Commission Oral Interviews - Tuesday, November 10th 
  • Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment shall be required to pass the following:
    • Background investigation
    • Psychological exam
    • Preemployment Physical examination and drug screening

 

Hiring Process for Lateral Applicants:

Initial examination of candidates:

  • Complete the La Salle Police Department application and submit all required documents. Applications with missing documentation will not be considered.
  • Oral interview
  • Background investigation
  • Candidates receiving a conditional offer of employment shall be required to pass the following:
    • Background investigation
    • Psychological exam
    • Preemployment Physical examination and drug screening

La Salle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer