Sheriff/Police Chief Salary in Illinois

Sheriff/Police Chief Salary in Illinois

How much does a Sheriff/Police Chief make in Illinois? The average Sheriff/Police Chief salary in Illinois is $122,023 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $115,220 and $129,440. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $109,027 IL April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $115,220 IL April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $122,023 IL April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $129,440 IL April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Sheriff/Police Chief Salary $136,193 IL April 24, 2024
25% $115,220 10% $109,027 90% $136,193 75% $129,440 $122,023 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Leadership 6.49%
Background Check 1.73%
Medical Emergency 1.13%
Others 90.65%

Job Description for Sheriff/Police Chief

Sheriff/Police Chief enforces the law on a town, city, or county level. Responsibilities include police service planning, organizational development, personnel management, community policing, and community relations. Being a Sheriff/Police Chief may also be involved in administrative, financial/budgetary, and operations/labor relations tasks. Requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Additionally, Sheriff/Police Chief typically reports to an elected official. The Sheriff/Police Chief manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Sheriff/Police Chief typically requires at least 10 years of law enforcement experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • Comerica - Dallas, TX
    Deputy Chief Compliance Officer. The Deputy Chief Compliance Officer role provides support to the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) in managing the Compliance...
    - 27 Days Ago
  • Boeing Intelligence & Analytics - Annapolis Junction, MD
    Chief Architect. Why This is an Exciting Role. This BI&A PRIME contract is seeking a Chief Architect to join their program. In this role, you will assist w...
    - 20 Days Ago
  • County of Contra Costa, California - Martinez, CA
    The Position. Why Join Contra Costa Health. The Contra Costa Health Services Behavioral Health Division, in partnership with consumers, families, staff and...
    - 6 Days Ago
  • VanderHouwen - Hood River, OR
    Chief Financial Officer. Our client in the Columbia Gorge is looking for an innovative Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their onsite team. This is an ...
    - 7 Months Ago
  • Town of Merrimack - Merrimack, NH
    JOB SUMMARY. Employer pays 100% of premiums for family Health Insurance premiums and Employee Life and Short-term Disability Insurance and 90% of Family De...
    - 4 Days Ago

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Cicero, IL Avg. Salary $125,124 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Mount Prospect, IL Avg. Salary $124,647 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Abingdon, IL Avg. Salary $112,958 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Adair, IL Avg. Salary $114,031 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Addieville, IL Avg. Salary $115,821 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Addison, IL Avg. Salary $124,647 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Akin, IL Avg. Salary $112,361 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Albany, IL Avg. Salary $111,407 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Albers, IL Avg. Salary $115,821 Date Updated April 24, 2024
Location Albion, IL Avg. Salary $109,737 Date Updated April 24, 2024
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