Police Commission & Recruiting

JOIN THE MZPD!

2024 STARTING SALARY IS $51,500.00 PER YEAR.  SALARY INCREASES TO $57,345.60 AFTER 12 MONTHS AND MAXES OUT AT $73,465.60.  THE VILLAGE OF MT. ZION OFFERS A COMPETITIVE BENIFITS PACKAGE WHICH INCLUDES MEDICAL, DENTAL, VACATION, AND PENSION AS WELL AS 14 PAID HOLIDAYS.  OUR OFFICERS ARE REPRESENTED BY THE ILLINOIS POLICEMEN'S BENEVOLENT LABOR COMMITTEE. 

FOR QUESTONS ABOUT THE TESTING PROCESS OR UPCOMING TEST DATES CONTACT THE MZPD AT 217-864-4012. 

 

APPLICATIONS

Applications for the position of police officer are available below or can be picked up in person at the Mt. Zion Police Deparment.  For information on upcoming test dates contact us at 217-864-4012.   

LATERAL APPLICANTS

The Mt. Zion Police Commission keeps and maintains a separate list of lateral applicants and encourages those who qualify as lateral applicants to apply.  Lateral applicants must be certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and have no less than 2 years experience as a full time sworn police officer with their respective agency.  Lateral application packets are also located in the documents section below.  Lateral applications are accepted year round.  If you qualify as a lateral applicant we encourage you to apply.  For information on the lateral application process or starting salary for lateral appointments contact us at 217-864-4012.   

MT. ZION POLICE COMMISSION

The Mt. Zion Board of Police Commissioners is composed of three residents appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Village Board of Trustees.  The Commission is charged with overseeing the police applicant testing process and appointment of new police officers to the Mt. Zion Police Department.  The Commission is also tasked with overseeing and administering promotional exams for Sergeant and Lieutenant.

The Commission is scheduled to meet quarterly. Meetings are held at the Mt. Zion Police Department Training Room located at 410 W. Main Street. Meetings start at 7:00PM.  The Mt. Zion Board of Police Commissioners is a public body and all meetings are open to the public. 

 

MEETING DATES FOR 2024

January 10th

April 10th

July 10th

October 9th

   

Group Members

CHAIRMAN
Brad Allen
Term Exp. December 2025

SECRETARY
Bob Kistenfeger
Term Exp. December 20224

COMMISSIONER
Erik Ethell
Term Exp. December 2026

Contact Info

Mt Zion Board of Police Commissioners
PO Box 49 Mt. Zion, Illinois 62549
218 864-4012