Plainfield is a thriving and rapidly growing community located just 35 miles southwest of Chicago, serving more than 50,000 residents. With convenient access to major interstates and state highways, Plainfield offers the ideal balance of small-town character and big-city accessibility.

Our historic downtown is the heart of the community; a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly district filled with locally owned shops, restaurants, and year-round events such as Plainfield Fest, classic car nights, outdoor movies, and concerts. It’s a place where community connection is visible every day.

Plainfield is rich in history and natural beauty, from the Lake Renwick Heron Rookery and scenic DuPage River to our extensive park and trail system and preserved historic districts. It’s a community where families put down roots, businesses continue to grow, and residents take pride in where they live.

Positioned at the crossroads of the historic Lincoln Highway and Route 66, Plainfield continues to experience thoughtful residential and commercial growth. Village leadership is forward-thinking and committed to supporting that growth, ensuring the Police Department is equipped with the resources, training, and community partnerships needed to succeed.

Plainfield offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career while serving in a dynamic, engaged, and supportive community.

The Plainfield Police Department is led by the Chief of Police and operates under three divisions (Patrol, Administration, and Support Services). With 66 sworn officers and countless support staff, there are many opportunities for growth and opportunities including Detectives, Traffic Officers, School Resource Officers, SWAT, DARE, Field Training Officer, Drone Operator, K-9 Officer, Bike Officer, Social Media Team, Community Engagement Unit, Narcotics Unit, and many more.

We have established relationships with local, county, state, and federal agencies, civic and community organizations, local businesses, and residents. In conjunction with our own training and tools, we strive to utilize these resources to accomplish our goals and objectives.

The directions, objectives, and strategies of our organization are based on the relationships we build, the services we provide, and our goal to enhance quality of life for all people in the Village of Plainfield.

• Patrols assigned area on foot, by bicycle, or in patrol car to enforce laws, prevent and discover crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order, and answer calls and complaints.
• Answers radio-dispatched or citizens' requests for police services at the scene of accidents, domestic disputes, law violations, accidents, traffic complaints and peace disturbances.
• Familiarizes self with beat and with persons living in area.
• Investigates illegal or suspicious activities, persons, and establishments.
• Mediates and/or quells disturbances.
• Locates, searches, detains, and arrests law violators, following recognized police procedures.
• Interviews/questions victims, witnesses, and/or suspects.
• Gathers and preserves evidence.
• Performs first aid and provides other assistance to accident and other victims.
• Investigates causes and results of accidents.
• Directs and controls traffic.
• Issues written citations for traffic and other minor violations.
• Inspects public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Operates police communication and computer equipment to obtain, disseminate, and report information.
• Attends community meetings to discuss crime prevention activities and crime problems.
• Writes detailed incident, investigation, activity, and other reports.
• Testifies in court to present evidence by describing conditions, situations, and actions.

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Start                   $77,984               $80,713             $83,538             $86,462

Yr 1                     $85,897               $88,903             $92,015             $95,235

Yr 2                     $89,713               $92,852             $96,102             $99,466

Yr 3                     $94,154               $97,449             $100,860           $104,390

Yr 4                     $98,812               $102,270           $105,849           $109,554

Yr 5                     $103,704             $107,333           $111,090           $114,978

Yr 6                     $109,362             $113,189           $117,151           $121,251

Yr 7                     $116,438             $120,513           $124,731           $129,096

Yr 8                     $123,953             $128,291           $132,781           $137,428

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)

Optional Benefits Include:

· Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)

· AFLAC Plans

· 457 Savings Plans – with potential employee contributions

Additional Benefits and Perks Include:

· Vacation accrual (up to 200 hours annually)

· Compensatory Time Off (may earn and use up to 180 hours annually)

· 24 - 40 hours of Personal Time annually

· Sick Time (96 hours accrued annually)

· 10 Paid Holidays annually

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Wellness Program Incentives

· Union Representation through the Metropolitan Alliance of Police (MAP Chapter 93)

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