- Patrol Division
- Investigations Division
- Bomb, Arson, and Evidence Division
- Computer Crimes
- Special Operations Unit
- Warrants Division
- Training Division
- SWAT
- K-9 Unit
- Civil Division
- Multiple Task Forces
- School Resource Officers
- Crime Analyst
- Too Good for Drugs
- Internship Opportunities
Contact the Sheriff’s Merit Commission at
630-232-3558 for an employment application.
Public Safety Personnel are Sworn Police Officers (Deputies). As a Deputy you do not have to start nor will you ever be required to work in the jail. Working for the Sheriff's Department gives you a log of opportunities that an Officer would not have working for a town or village.
The Kane County Sheriff's Department is contstantly looking for those individuals who strive for the highest level of professionalism and have a strong commitment to their community. It is through community awareness, involvement and partnerships that we can best serve and protect our citizens.
Qualifications
- Be at least 21 years old at time of appointment
- Be a citizen of the United States
- Have proof of a high school diploma or equivalent
- Have a valid drivers license
- Be a Resident of Kane, DeKalb, Dupage, Kendall, McHenry, or Will Counties within 18 month of being hired
Hiring Process
- Written Application
- Orientation
- Physical fitness test
- Written test
- Oral interview
- Background investigation
- Psychological exam
- Polygraph exam
- Medical exam
Benefits
- 2 weeks vacation time after first year
- Up to 5 weeks vacation
- 13 holidays
- Accrue up to 140 hours of comp. Time
- Additional Duty Pay of $1800 a year
- $1100 per year uniform reimbursement
- $1500 initial uniform allowance at date of hire
- Individually assigned squad car program
- PPO or HMO Medical Insurance
Salary
- Starting Pay of $46,000
- After Probation $51,600
- $72,000 after 3 years
- Longevity pay added in 5th year