Employment
The United City of Yorkville is located in the fastest growing county in the United States according to U.S. Census Bureau statistics released in June, 2010. Kendall County grew nearly 100 percent in the last nine years from 54,563 residents in 2000 to an estimated 104,821 in 2009.
Opportunities abound and the possibilities are endless. Come join our team of career-oriented professionals!
We offer a fast-paced, exciting work environment with excellent employee benefits that include:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Personal, sick and vacation days
- Holiday pay
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistant program
- Retirement programs
Current employment opportunities:
Patrol Officer; Police Department
Patrol Officer Application
City Application (for all other positions other than Patrol Officer)
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POLICE DEPARTMENT / FULL-TIME PATROL OFFICER
The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is currently taking applications for Full-Time Patrol Officers.
Minimum Requirements:
- $25.00 non-refundable application fee made payable to United City of Yorkville
- U.S. Citizenship
- No Felony Convictions
- Associates Degree in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice from an accredited Illinois Community/Junior College or a Bachelor’s Degree
- Valid Driver’s License
- Be at least 21 years old by February 9, 2012 (application deadline)
- Be under 35 years of age at the time of application and at such time as the initial eligibility list is posted, unless these age requirements are otherwise waived by Statute based on prior police and/or military experience
- No residency required
Application Deadline is 5:00 p.m. on February 9, 2012. Pick up an application at the Yorkville Police Department, 804 Game Farm Road, or click here to download an application.
Testing Process will include, among other things:
- Mandatory orientation session and written exam on Saturday, February 25, 2012, at Yorkville High School. Check in from 8 - 9:00 a.m. All testing begins at 9:00 a.m.
- Oral examination (Date and time TBA)
- Background investigation
- Medical and psychological exams also required once a conditional offer of employment has been made
Starting Salary: $46,581.17 (Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice); $47,512.34 (Bachelor’s Degree)
If you have any questions, please contact:
By Mail: United City of Yorkville BFPC | 804 Game Farm Road | Yorkville, IL 60560
By Phone: Yorkville Police Department, Deputy Chief Donald P. Schwartzkopf | 630-553-4340 (M-F, 8am-5pm)
The United City of Yorkville and its Board of Fire and Police Commissioners are equal opportunity employers.
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How to apply:
Patrol Officer Application
City Application (for all other positions other than Patrol Officer)
Online:
Submit your application online by clicking here: Apply Online
By mail:
Download an application here: 
Mail application, resume, and cover letter to:
Human Resources
United City of Yorkville
800 Game Farm Road
Yorkville, IL 60560
By fax:
Fax application, resume, and cover letter to:
Attn: Human Resources
630-553-7575