Lateral Transfer

Do you have two years experience as a certified police officer?

WE HIRE LATERALS!

The lateral hiring process:

Apply! –  Fill our your application and drop it off at the Chillicothe Police Department.  823 N. Second St.  Chillicothe, IL 61523.  You can download an application HERE

Interview –  An interview with the police and fire commission

From there a background investigation will be done along with a psychological and polygraph test followed up with a medical exam.

NO PHYSICAL OR WRITTEN TESTS FOR LATERAL TRANSFERS!

We have an abbreviated FTO process for lateral transfers as well.

NO RESIDENCY REQUIRED!

Chillicothe offers:

  • Starting wage of $31.64 an hour with a top out after 10 years.
  • Outstanding heath coverage
  • Great work schedules
  • $1,000 yearly clothing allowance
  • Earn up to $1,200 a year in fitness bonuses
  • Take home vehicles
  • Retirement pension (Downstate)
  • Constant training
  • Community and City council support
  • Outstanding school and park district
  • NO RESIDENCY