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Be one of Rockford's Finest
If you are looking for a career with one of the largest police agencies in the State of Illinois, opportunities for quick advancement, and various ways to make a difference, then apply for the Rockford Police Department!
Contact our recruiter, Officer Katy Statler, at 779-500-6628 or recruiter@rockfordil.gov with any questions. You can also scroll down to the bottom of this page to find additional information/forms.
Endless Opportunities
The Rockford Police Department offers are numerous ways to advance in the department.
Specialized units include, but are not limited to the below list:
- SWAT
- Detective Bureau
- K9
- Traffic
- Bomb Squad
- School Resource
- Community Services
- Rockford Housing Authority
How We Work
An applicant for the police officer position should be aware of the Rockford Police Department Patrol Division shifts:
- 6:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
- 11:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.
- 4:00 P.M. to 2:00 A.M.
- 9:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M.
Upon completion of the training program, you will be assigned to a patrol shift. Once a year you will have the opportunity to bid for the shift of your choice. Assignments to the shifts will be determined by seniority.
The City of Rockford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.