Police Employment

The Village of Huntley's reputation as one of the best communities in the Chicagoland area is highly dependent on our police officers. The Village of Huntley is a growing community in an ideal location, making it a great place to live and a great place to work!

Eligibility List
Every two years, an eligibility list is compiled of candidates for the position of Police Officer. This process includes a written application, physical testing, written exam, oral interviews.  

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Huntley at a Glance

Authorized Sworn Officers 2022:    38

Demographics

• Population 2000:    5,730
• Population 2018:    27,440
• Estimated Population 2050:    41,000

Location

• Located along I-90 at Illinois Route 47, approximately 45 minutes west of Chicago and 30 minutes west of O’Hare International Airport
• Corporate limits encompass 14.64 square miles
• Neighboring communities include Crystal Lake, Lake in the Hills, Algonquin, Gilberts, Hampshire, Marengo and Woodstock
• The Village is divided between Kane County in the south and McHenry Country in the north

• Current plan consists of BlueCross BlueShield PPO or Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO and Delta dental plan.  The Village covers 80% for health and 75% for dental insurance. 
• Huntley Police Officers are members of the Downstate Pension Fund and contribute 9% per paycheck that is matched with the Village’s contributions.
• Full-time employees have the opportunity to enroll in AFLAC for additional coverage.
• Officers can also participate in a 457 deferred compensation plan.

• We offer a competitive salary starting at $65,734  in 2022 and topping out in eight years at $102,630.
• Education Pay of  $250 per year will be awarded to officers with an Associate’s Degree  and officers with a Bachelor’s Degree receive an additional $500 per year.
• Specialty Pay will be given for eligible duty assignment including the following: accident investigator (with 80 hours training), evidence technicians (with 80 hours training), detectives, school resource officer, firearms trainers, defensive tactics trainers, Community Response Team, ILEAS, SWAT, and specialized drug task force assignment.  Field training officers and officers in charge receive an additional $4.50 per hour while engaged those duties.

• Uniforms and Equipment are issued to all police officers.  Special duty uniforms are also provided by the Village.
• Tuition Reimbursement for approved courses directly related to the employee’s job will be reimbursed 100% (50% if not directly related) upon receiving a grade “C” or better.
• Work Schedule is based on a 12-hour day allowing the officers every other weekend off duty with rotating days off during the week.
• Physical Fitness Voluntary Program consists of an annual P.O.W.E.R. test.  Those that successfully complete the test will be awarded a $400.00 stipend. 

Huntley Police officers are represented by Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Chapter #207.

The Huntley Police Department is structured to deliver police services through the practice of geographic policing.  The Village is divided into four areas.  An area sergeant is assigned to each section and that sergeant is responsible for the community needs in that specific area.  The sergeant tracks activity, analyzes crime trends, monitors traffic issues, identifies and responds to neighborhood problems and serves as a conduit between the community and the police department.

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The Village of Huntley is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, religious affiliation, marital status, military status, order of protection status, arrest record, or any other legally protected status.