Experienced Police Officer

Experienced/Lateral Police Officer Program

This job posting is for our Experienced/Lateral Police Officer Program. The City has authorized a temporary hiring incentive program for experienced police officers. To ensure eligibility for application, please visit the Champaign Police Department website for details.

Job Responsibilities

Police Officers protect life and property by enforcing all city ordinances, and the laws and regulations of the State of Illinois. Duties include, but are not limited to: performing special details and specific assignments; patrolling city streets and businesses; assisting fellow officers and other agencies; responding to the needs of the general public by performing investigations, problem-solving, following up on leads, obtaining evidence, and deterring criminal activity within the community; compiling reports, preparing cases for trial and appearing in court, and maintaining records for proper documentation.

Required Qualifications

• U. S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States (must meet I-9 requirements)
• Valid Driver's License
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Applicant must be 21 years of age by the date of hire
• Some convictions, misdemeanors or serious traffic offenses may disqualify applicants from further consideration, if the criminal conviction history has a substantial relationship to the position applied for
• Completion of probationary period as a police officer in the United States
• Must be in good standing with the current department and/or left previous department(s) in good standing.
• Must have substantially equivalent skills and abilities as a City of Champaign post-probationary officer, as determined by the Chief of Police.

If you have any questions about our Experienced Officer Hiring Program, please call Sgt. Brad Krauel at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday -Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process. The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, Champaign Public Library Douglass Branch, and the Illinois WorkNet Center.

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The City of Champaign's mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community. The following values guide our work: Personal Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Teamwork, Results. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Learn more about the city's mission and values at

Benefits

This position is covered under the City of Champaign Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Bargaining Unit labor agreement. This information is current as of February 12, 2026.

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City of Champaign offers a robust PPO Select Network plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois with a $500 individual and $1,000 family deductible. The plan covers nearly 98% of providers and facilities across the State of Illinois and grants access to providers nation-wide through Blue Cross Blue Shield. Regular full-time Fraternal Order of Police employees pay $35 of the employee health insurance premium per month and 50 percent of the premium for dependent(s) for the 2026/2027 plan year. Premiums for employee only and dependent coverage may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City's Section 125 plan. Health insurance coverage begins on the date of hire and ends on the employee's last day of work at the City.

Health Insurance Premiums PPO (2026-27 Plan Year)

Type of Coverage - City Pays (per month) - Employee Pays (per month)

Employee Only - $906.00 - $ 35.00

Spouse - $644.00 - $644.00

Children (one or more) - $399.50 - $399.50

Family (spouse and children) - $690.50 - $690.50

DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE

Employees may purchase dental and/or vision insurance through payroll deduction. Employees pay 100 percent of the monthly premium for this coverage. Premiums for dental and vision insurance may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City's Section 125 plan. Dental and vision insurance begins after waiting for one complete calendar month (e.g., if hire date is in the month of January, coverage begins on March 1st).

The dental plan has two options: Delta Dental Network Low Plan (PPO) and Delta Dental High Plan.

Dental Premiums

Type of Coverage - Low Monthly Premium - High Monthly Premium

Employee Only - $25.54 - $ 44.50

Employee/Spouse - $52.57 - $ 91.60

Employee/Children - $60.01 - $102.82

Family - $95.76 - $163.08

Vision insurance is provided by EyeMed.

Vision Premiums

Type of Coverage - Monthly Premium

Employee Only - $ 7.34

Employee/One Dependent - $13.94

Family - $20.48

LIFE INSURANCE

The City provides a $20,000 term life insurance policy through The Hartford. Premiums are paid by the City. Employees may elect to purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for themselves up to 5x their annual salary or $500,000 (whichever is lower), through payroll deduction. Employees may also purchase term life for their spouses/dependents.

• Employee voluntary supplemental life insurance coverage can be purchased in $10,000 increments and the price is calculated based on the employee's age.
• Employees may purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for their spouses up to half the amount purchased for themselves in $5,000 increments. Cost is calculated based on the employee's age.
• Employees may purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for their dependent children in the amount of $10,000 for any/all eligible children.
• Employees may purchase Basic Life Insurance for their spouse and eligible dependent children.
• Option #1: $3.60/month for $10,000 for spouse and $5,000 for any/all eligible children.
• Option #2: $1.80/month for $5,000 for spouse and $2,000 for any/all eligible children.

SICK LEAVE

Employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.69 hours per pay period (approximately 1 day per month) subject to labor contract provisions.

VACATION

Vacation accrual rates are based on years of service. Employees are eligible to take vacation after six months of employment. Vacation accrual rates and maximum accumulations are:

Years of Service - Biweekly Accrual/Year - Max Accumulation

Through the 4thyear - 3.69 hours/12 days - 96 hours/12 days

Beginning 5thyear - 4.31 hours/14 days - 112 hours/14 days

Beginning 6thyear - 4.62 hours/1