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Employment Opportunities

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Join our team! The Village of Bourbonnais is a growing community with growing opportunities! See available positions below or check back for future openings.

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No phone calls, faxes or drop-ins please.

The Village of Bourbonnais is an equal opportunity employer.

The Village of Bourbonnais is accepting resumes for the position of Seasonal Worker.

The individual will report to the Superintendent of Public Works and Asst. Superintendent of Public Works. 

This position will mainly assist full-time staff in performing building and grounds maintenance, cutting brush and vegetation, clearing worksite areas of debris, shoveling, transporting materials with wheelbarrows, load/unload/carrying materials, performing other tasks such as sweeping, and various duties as assigned. Must be able to operate small equipment, such as, but not limited to lawn mowers, weed whackers, trimmers, etc.  This work is primarily outdoors and the hours will be adjusted by management based on inclement weather. 

The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners for the Village of Bourbonnais is accepting applications for the position of Lateral Entry Police Officer for the Bourbonnais Police Department.

All applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Drivers License: Must possess a valid Illinois Drivers License.
  • Certification: Must currently be an ILETSB Certified Illinois Officer with at least 2 years of full time police experience with no break in service.
  • Education: Must have an Associate Degree, 64 credit hours, or military experience.
  • Character: Must be of good moral character with no misdemeanor or felony convictions.
  • Salary: Dependent on experience, minimum base starting salary range of $63,960- $86,216/year.
  • Residency: Must live within 30 miles of village limits within 1 year of employment.
  • Testing: Successfully pass background investigation including polygraph, psychological evaluation, and medical examination.
  • Hiring Process: Completion of an application packet. Pre-Screening and review of application materials, oral interview(s) with the Police Commission, and successful completion of the tests listed above. Each phase of the process listed is a pass/fail and a “pass” is required to remain in the process.  

*Per contract, a new hire who completes required Field Training Officer (FTO) training and a 12-month probationary period will receive a $2,000 stipend.

Application packets are available below.

Completed packets can be mailed, emailed, or dropped off in person.

Email applications to:   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Mail or drop off applications to:
Bourbonnais Police Department
ATTN: Fire & Police Commissioners
700 Main St. NW
Bourbonnais, IL 60914

APPLICATION PACKET

 To learn more about the Bourbonnais Police Department, click here.