Police Department Employment
WILL YOU ANSWER THE CALL?
The BELVIDERE POLICE DEPARTMENT has 44 sworn officers, and is a progressive agency with highly motivated and committed Police Officers that work with the community to provide a safe living, learning, and working environment to all citizens and visitors in the City of Belvidere.
To fill out an online application, please click on the button below. You will find the Applicant Release form link below as well.
The Belvidere Police Department is currently accepting applications for entry level police officers and lateral transfers of certified police officers.
BPD Organizational Chart – Organization Chart 2024
Salary
(see full salary schedule in BPD FOP Contract):
- Starting Salary: $63,274 (Effective 5/1/24)
- 2-3 years full-time police experience: $70,675-$72,605 (Effective 5/1/24)
- 4-5 years full-time police experience: $78,529 (Effective 5/1/24)
- 9-10 year full time police experience: $85,034 (Effective 5/1/24)
- 13+ years full time police experience: $96,119 (Effective 5/1/24)
Benefits include but are not limited to:
- 12 Hour shifts
- Retiree Health Insurance
- Generous Vacation time
- Holiday Time (11 days per contract)
- Generous Comp Time Bank - up to 120 hours
- Sick Time - up to 160 days per occurrence
- Deferred Compensation Eligible
- Flexible Savings Account Eligible
- Very Generous Uniform Allowance - $1,782 per year with annual increases
- Annual Specialty Pay - SRO ($500), Detective ($1,500), FTO ($1,750), Master Patrol Officer ($500), Veteran Police Officer (15+ years of service - $500)
- Partial Tuition Reimbursement - up to $2,500/year
- Employee Workout Facility
- Dedicated Department Range
The Belvidere Police Department offers numerous opportunities for specialized assignments such as:
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Belvidere Police Department to provide a safe living, learning, and working environment to all citizens and visitors to the City of Belvidere. The members of the Belvidere Police Department will work with all person(s) or groups to enforce, and assist in the prosecution of all violations of laws and ordinances to assure these safe environments. 
