Chief of Police

CHIEF OF POLICE
City of Prophetstown

Job Description - The City of Prophetstown, in the State of Illinois, is seeking a qualified and motivated individual to lead its Police Department in serving and protecting the citizens of Prophetstown. This individual must be willing to work flexible hours, which will include evenings, weekends and holidays. The Chief is responsible for planning, organizing and directing all programs and activities of the Prophetstown Police Department. This position also involves traffic enforcement, criminal investigations, community relations and local ordinance enforcement.

Qualifications -

• Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role with demonstrated success within a low enforcement agency
• Experience with budgeting, personnel management, grant administration and crime intervention and prevention
• Must possess a valid State of Illinois driver's license
• May not have any felony convictions
• If served in the US military, must have been honorably discharged
• Pass a background check
• Must be a certified as a law enforcement officer in Illinois

Work Schedule -

• Full-Time position
• Monday-Friday 8-hour shifts
• Weekends and Holidays availability
• Reliable transportation to and from work

Benefits -

• Paid Time Off (sick, personal, vacation and paid holidays)
• Health, dental, life insurance and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

Applications are due December 8, 2025

Applications can be picked up and dropped off 
from 7: 00am to 3: 30 pm at 
City Hall, 339 Washington Street, Prophetstown, IL 61277

Website - prophetstownil.org

Email to - office@prophetstownil.org

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