Job OpportunitiesPontiac Police Officers are represented by the PBPA and have a collective bargaining agreement with the city that expires April 1, 2027. Current starting salary is $62,480 for non-certified police officers (up to $72,164 for current police officer lateral hires) with annual increases and education incentives of $750/year for an Associate's Degree or $1,500/year for a Bachelor's Degree added to the base pay. The city offers employees 100% Medical, Dental and Vision as well as a life insurance plan and a 50% employee share for family insurance. Officers participate in a VEBA account and the Illinois Downstate Pension. Officers are eligible for 50% of their pay upon retirement with 20 years of service and increase 2.5% per additional year with a maximum at 75% and 30 years of service. The city and the union enjoy a great working relationship. There is a current residency requirement of 35 miles which reaches smaller communities nearby.
The department employs 17 sworn officers. Its structure is a Chief, Assistant Chief, 3 Sergeants, 2 Investigators, 1 SRO, 1 K-9 Unit, 6 patrol officers and 2 civilian administrative staff.
Pontiac and the Area Pontiac is the county seat of Livingston County. It has a population of 11,150 as of 2020 census. Pontiac is located along the north flowing Vermilion River, Historic US Route 66 and is a frequent destination of Rt. 66 travelers. The city boasts the Illinois Rt.66 Museum, Pontiac/Oakland Auto Museum, Gilders Museum and War Museum. It is a small town with great outdoor activities around such as numerous fishing locations, hunting, hiking etc. The Police Department operates with the trust of the community and shares a partnership to solve community issues.
Applications must be picked up at the Pontiac Police Department located at 413 N Mill Street in Pontiac, IL. For questions, please contact Assistant Chief Brad Baird at ******** .
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