The Village of Mundelein, a growing, vibrant and diverse community of nearly 32,000 residents, is situated in the center of beautiful Lake County, Illinois-one of the strongest areas of commercial and industrial growth in the nation, with excellent housing, recreation, educational, and business opportunities.

Mundelein is a full-service community with municipal services second to none. The Village provides fire and police protection, water delivery, wastewater treatment, building inspection, engineering design and inspection, street maintenance, and economic development assistance. Each department’s highest priority is providing exceptional customer service. Plus, Mundelein’s award-winning schools, Park and Recreation programs and library services offer residents numerous leisure, recreational, and enrichment options.

Often referred to as, “the Heart of Lake County,” the Village of Mundelein is well positioned for convenient access to and from the City of Chicago and the greater Chicago Region. Located just 35 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, the Village is located at the crossroads of four major Highways: Illinois Route 60, US Route 45, Illinois Route 176, and Illinois Route 83. Metra commuter rail service connects Mundelein with O’Hare International Airport, Chicago to the south, and Antioch to the north. The Chicago Loop is a comfortable one-hour commute by train. Pace bus routes provide public transit service within the area. Mundelein is well situated to access three major airports: O’Hare International Airport (35-minute drive time), Midway Airport (45-minute drive time), and Milwaukee’s Mitchell International Airport (60-minute drive time). 

Population: 31,5561

Median home value: $241,2002

Median household income: $96,9932

Households: 11,1782

Land area in square miles: 12.65

Average Commute Time: 28.5 minutes

The Mundelein Police Department, a CALEA accredited agency, consists of fifty-nine (59) full-time, sworn officers and fourteen (14) civilian employees. The agency has three (3) divisions: Patrol, Investigations, and Support Services Division.  Officers assigned to the Patrol Division work twelve (12) hours per day and are assigned to one (1) of two (2) shifts: 6:00am. to 6:00 pm or 6:00pm to 6:00am.  Each shift is divided into two (2) squads which alternate days off.  

Officers have the opportunity to serve in a variety of specialized assignments and functions, including but not limited to:

• Accident Investigator
• Bicycle Officer
• Canine Officer
• Defensive Tactics Instructor
• Drone Unit
• Use of Force Instructor
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course Instructor 
• Emergency Medical Instructor
• Evidence Technician
• Explorer Advisor
• Field Training Officer
• Firearms Instructor 
• Honor Guard
• High Risk Vehicle Stop Instructor
• Lake County Major Crimes Task Force
• Major Crash Assistance Team
• Motorcycle Officer
• NIPAS Bike Response Team
• NIPAS Mobile Field Force
• NIPAS Emergency Services Team (EST)
• School Resource Officer
• Special Operations Officer
• Truck Enforcement
• Tactical Response Team
• Citizens Police Academy Coordinator 
• Latino Police Academy Coordinator
  
• Women's Self Defense Instructor

PATROL OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION

Classification

Non-Exempt; Union

Department/Division

Police Department/Patrol

Reports to

Patrol Commander

Date

07/01/2021

POSITION SUMMARY

A police officer assigned to patrol operates under the direct supervision of the patrol commander and patrol sergeant. The patrol officer is sworn to enforce all laws and ordinances for which the department is responsible; to protect the lives and property of all persons; and to maintain peace and order within the Village of Mundelein. When properly required to do so the patrol officer will provide any service that is necessary for the furtherance of the department's mission and objectives.

The patrol officer will take the appropriate police actions, within the limits of legal authority, whenever and wherever required. The patrol officer will maintain professional decorum and will display a proper attitude in all dealings with citizens, superiors, and other department personnel. The patrol officer is expected to understand and comply with the orders, directives, policies and procedures, rules, and regulations of the Mundelein Police Department.

The duties and responsibilities of a patrol officer include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Obey all lawful orders of superiors, regardless of the division of assignment.

• Report for duty at the time and place specified by superior officers and remain on duty until properly relieved.

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of the appropriate federal, state, and local laws, statutes, and ordinances to ensure action in accordance with the legal requirements.

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of judicial case law in the areas of self-incrimination; right to counsel; arrest, search, and seizure; Interrogation and confessions; and the collection and preservation of evidence to ensure action in accordance with current court decisions.

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of Department policies and procedures, rules, and regulations; and reference materials to ensure action in compliance with administrative and operational guidelines.

• Maintain self in sound physical condition.

• Maintain uniform and personal appearance at a high standard in accordance with department rules and regulations to enhance the public image of the department.

• Promptly and properly prepare and submit the required reports as a result of any official assignment or investigation.

• Regularly review watch commander's activity summary and previous shift activity to ensure timely awareness of activity occurring in the Village.

• Attend training courses upon assignment by the Chief of Police to increase and enhance professional knowledge and skill levels.

• Use proper radio procedure, maintain radio discipline, and promptly respond to all radio calls from the dispatcher.

• With the approval of the Chief of Police, make presentations and speeches to community organizations and groups.

• Discharge other assigned duties.

• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

PATROL ACTIVITIES

• Operate the police vehicles within assigned geographic area at the direction of the watch commander according to standard police techniques and strategies to deter and to detect criminal activity.

• Investigate the activities of suspicious persons as encountered or upon citizen complaint using standard police techniques and in conformance with the legal requirements to determine the identity activity and reason for the presence of the suspicious person.

• Remain alert to the emergency needs of citizens and take the appropriate action to protect life and property.

• Foster positive relationships with residents and merchants to develop rapport and enhance police community relations.

• Locate or recover stolen or lost vehicles and property as encountered or according to information provided by citizens, suspects, or other means in order to return to the legal owner.

• Maintain surveillance of licensed liquor establishments to ensure compliance with the legal requirements of statutes and ordinances as to deter or detect violations.

• Capture stray dogs, cats or dangerous animals as encountered or upon citizen complaint in accordance with the department policies and procedures to protect the health and safety of the community.

TRAFFIC PATROL ACTIVITIES

• Issue citations for violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code and local ordinances as observed or determined in conformance with legal requirements and department policies and procedures to ensure conformity with traffic laws and to prevent traffic accidents.

• Issue parking citations for Identified violations as encountered according to legal requirements and department policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Village Ordinances.

• Direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic as required to ensure a safe, orderly flow of traffic.

• Assist disabled motorists as encountered, to facilitate traffic flow, reduce traffic hazards, prevent injury, and enhance police-community relations.

• Identify and arrest motorists driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in conformance with legal requirements and department policies and procedures to prevent related traffic accidents and injuries.

POLICE PROCEDURES

• Conduct premise examinations of commercial and residential buildings using standard police procedures to protect property and prevent crimes, especially during closed non-business hours. Check for security of reported vacant house.

• Execute warrants or serve summons in conformance with legal requirements and department policies and procedures to comply with court orders.

• Interrogate suspects in accordance with legal requirements and department policies and procedures using standard interrogation techniques and strategies to obtain information and/or a confession in reference to criminal activity.

• Search individuals and their personal property prior to taking them into custody in compliance with legal requirements and department policies and procedures using standard police search techniques to ensure the safety of the officer, other department personnel and arrested persons.

• Incarcerate arrested persons as required in accordance with legal requirements and department policies and procedures using standard police techniques to detain arrested persons pending further investigation and/or processing through the criminal justice system.

• Intervene in domestic disturbances upon citizen complaint using standard police techniques to restore order and prevent injury or loss of life.

• Disperse unruly gatherings as encountered or upon citizen complaint using standard crowd control techniques to restore order and protect life and property.

• Prepares written reports on incidents, crimes, accidents, arrests, and property impounded.

• Report public property found, damaged or in need of repair.

• Respond to recall of duty at any time notified.

• Appear in court when required.

• Collects evidence and provides information for prosecution of crimes.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Mundelein Police Department - Police Officer has 6 vacancies.

The deadline to test for the next hiring cycle is September 30, 2026.

         *Upon Contract Signing and Board Approval

                                     05/01/26      05/01/27       05/01/28

Yr 1 (Start)                  $85,825         $88,903           $91,715

Yr 2                               $91,630         $94,838          $97,920

Yr 3                               $98,272         $101,711        $105,017

Yr 4                               $105,663       $109,361        $112,916

Yr 5                               $115,025       $119,051        $122,921

Yr 6                               $124,666       $129,030        $133,223

Yr 6+ 10-14 Years      $125,180        $129,562        $133,773

Yr 6+ 15-19 Years      $126,209        $130,626        $134,871

Yr 6 20+ Years            $126,723        $131,158        $135,421

*Additional Shift Differential Pay for Officers Assigned to the Night Shift:  $2,000

Specialty Pay - Field Training Officers:  1.5 hours of overtime for every day spent training probationary officers

*Specialty Pay - Investigators, School Resource Officers, Special Operations Officers, Task Force Officers:  $500

*Translator Pay:  $500

Benefits Include:

- Choice of HMO or PPO Medical Plan – with employee contributions

· Dental Insurance – no cost to fulltime employees

· Vision Insurance – no cost to fulltime employees

· Life Insurance equal to one year of the employee’s annual salary – no cost to fulltime employees

· Police Pension Program (Article 3: Downstate Pension Plan)

- GI Bill On the Job Training Benefit

· Workout on Duty

- Paid Gym Membership

- 12 Hour Shifts

Optional Benefits Include:

· Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)

· AFLAC Plans

· 457 Savings Plans

Additional Benefits and Perks Include:

· Vacation accrual (up to 200 hours annually)

· Refillable Compensatory Time Off Bank

· Paid Holiday and Floating Holiday (100 hours)

- Fitness Day (additional paid day off for passing the physical agility test)

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Wellness Program Incentives: 

• Workout on duty
• Paid Gym Membership
• Wellness Room
• Family Academies

· Union Representation through the Metropolitan Alliance of Police (MAP Chapter 687)

· Village will provide all necessary uniforms and equipment through the quartermaster system.