Administrative Specialist - Police Department

Administrative Specialist - Police Department Type: Full Time Posted Date: 10/13/2026 12:00 PM Deadline to Apply: 10/27/2026 Elk Grove Village, Illinois, (pop. 33,127), a strategically located, progressive community that is home to the largest consolidated business park in North America, is seeking a dynamic, detailed and skills-oriented candidate for the position of Administrative Specialist in the Police Department. Elk Grove Village is located in Cook and DuPage Counties adjacent to O’Hare International Airport and is home to approximately 3,600 businesses, located in its 5.4 square mile Business Park. The Administrative Specialist provides administrative, technical, and logistical support for Police Department operations, with primary responsibility for coordinating training programs, maintaining compliance records, supporting crime prevention initiatives, assisting with community outreach efforts, and providing administrative support to the Support Services Division. This position serves as a key resource in ensuring compliance with Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) requirements, maintaining accurate training records, coordinating departmental programs, and supporting a variety of public safety and community service functions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates department training programs, including scheduling, registration, documentation, and record maintenance to ensure compliance with departmental and regulatory requirements. Maintains compliance with Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board(ILETSB) mandates by tracking training requirements, certifications, and officer training records. Manages training records and reporting systems, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and accessibility of training, certification, and compliance documentation. Provides administrative and logistical support for departmental operations, including scheduling, correspondence, records management, data entry, and customer service. Coordinates and supports departmental programs and initiatives, including crime prevention efforts, community outreach activities, and public education programs. Provides administrative support for social service, adjudication, and court-related functions, including program coordination, recordkeeping, and public assistance. Maintains records and administrative processes associated with specialized departmental programs, including drone operations, range activities, and other regulatory or compliance-related functions. Collaborates with department personnel, external agencies, community organizations, and the public to support training, outreach, public safety, and operational objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possess a high school diploma or GED (associate's or bachelor's degree preferred) and at least two years of administrative, coordination, or support experience, preferably in a public safety or government setting. Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn specialized software systems. Experience with law enforcement training compliance, adjudication or court processes, and crime prevention or community-based programs is desirable. The ability to maintain confidential information is required.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Possess a valid State of Illinois Driver’s License and safe driving record.

HIRING RANGE AND SALARY

The hiring range for this position will be $62,657 - $71,390, depending on education, experience, and training, with a total salary range of $62,657 - $88,859.

OPENING DATE

October 13, 2026

CLOSING DATE

October 27, 2026

HOURS OF WORK

37.5 hours per week* *This is a non-exempt, full-time, in office position working Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Additional Benefits Elk Grove offers a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, this position qualifies for an Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension. Office of Human Resources 901 Wellington Avenue Elk Grove Village, Illinois, 60007 Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Elk Grove Village: The Exceptional Community Elk Grove Village prides itself on being "The Exceptional Community": Elk Grove Village continues to have the lowest combined property tax rate among comparable Cook County. The Village was rankedas the third most affordable community for homebuyers in the country in a study conducted by Storage Cafe . According to the study, Elk Grove Village has the qualities of: "a tight-knit and friendly community, great schools, safety and more." In 2022, Business Facilities Magazine ranked Elk Gove Village asthe number one location in the United States for companies seeking to locate within industrial parks. The magazine also ranked the Elk Grove Village Business Park as #1 in the United States. Also in 2022, Illinois Real Estate Journal's magazine awarded Elk Grove Village their "Municipality of the Year" award . The Village was judged on criteria includingthe size and scope of significant development projects over the last year, key economic development accomplishments, and how the Village provided grants and/or financial support for real estate projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr Elk Grove,