Jacksonville Police Department

Longevity Pay

Beginning 7th Year  -  1%
Beginning 10th Year - 2%
Beginning 12th Year - 2.5%
Beginning 15th Year - 3%
Beginning 17th Year - 3.5%
Beginning 19th Year - 4%
Beginning 21st Year - 5%

Vacation

After 1 Year - 5 Days
After 2 Years - 10 Days
After 5 Years - 15 Days
After 10 Years - 20 Days

Holidays

 Officers receive eleven (11) paid holidays per year.

 Pension

Officers contribute 9.91% of their salary into the Jacksonville Police Pension Fund.  The City of Jacksonville matches the employee’s contribution.  Employees may receive pension benefits after attaining age 50 with a minimum of twenty (20) years of service.  Pension benefits are regulated by the Illinois Compiled Statutes.

Health Insurance

The City of Jacksonville pays 100% of the premium for the employee’s health insurance.  Family coverage is available at the employee’s expense.  The employee is also covered by a life insurance policy paid by the city.

Sick Leave

Sick leave is earned at the rate of fifteen (15) days per year and accumulates from year-to-year to a maximum of ninety (90) days.

Callback – Overtime

Officers receive a minimum of three (3) hours compensation at time and one-half the rate of pay when making court appearances or called in while off duty.  Officers have the choice of receiving pay or compensatory time.

Uniforms & Equipment

Uniforms and equipment are provided to the officers by the police department.  The Jacksonville Police Department replaces worn uniforms and equipment.

Meal Allowance

When required to work past midnight officers receive $5.25 per shift.

Work Schedule

The department utilizes a 12-hour schedule: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.  Shifts are bid by seniority.  Officers work seven shifts in a two-week period with every other weekend off.