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Town of Huntersville, NC

Police Officer

Huntersville, NC · On-site

$61K - $91.50K/yr

Police Full Time Job Number: 202500001 Department: HUNTERSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT Division: Patrol ... computer forensics, crime scene technology, and other specialized investigations. * Executes ...

Town of Huntersville

$61K - $91.50K/yr

Patrols streets in a police vehicle or on foot; develops and maintains working rapport with ... computer forensics, crime scene technology, and other specialized investigations. Executes warrants ...

City of Hobbs

POLICE DETECTIVE

Hobbs, NM

$38.52 - $51.62/hr

Knowledge and experience in working with computer forensics, ballistic comparisons, shooting ... However, a Police Officer needs to be able to actively respond to any situation in which the public ...

City of Glendora, CA

Police Dispatcher

Glendora, CA · On-site

$57.13K - $69.44K/yr

... computer and teletype networks. • Provides general information to the public; as necessary ... S.T. approved entry level Police Dispatcher basic training course prior to completion of ...

City of Glendora

Police Dispatcher

Glendora, CA

$57.13K - $69.44K/yr

... the computer and teletype networks. Provides general information to the public; as necessary ... S.T. approved entry level Police Dispatcher basic training course prior to completion of ...

City of Concord

Police Dispatcher II - Lateral

Concord, CA

$94.72K - $120.89K/yr

... entry level dispatcher training, and records and file maintenance in a computer-aided environment ... Police Dispatcher IIs who are assigned as Communications Training Officers (CTOs) will receive an ...

City of Upland

Police Officer Trainee

Upland, CA

$31.61 - $40.34/hr

APPLICANT PREPARATION GUIDE FOR THE POST ENTRY LEVEL LAW ENFORCEMENT TEST BATTERY IS AVAILABLE BY ... Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level police computer forensics in the United States is $48,298.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,000.00 and $55,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Police Computer Forensics vs Entry Level Cybersecurity Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Police Computer ForensicsEntry Level Cybersecurity Analyst
Required CredentialsForensic certifications, law enforcement backgroundCybersecurity certifications, IT knowledge
Work EnvironmentLaw enforcement agencies, crime labsCorporate, government, or tech firms
Employer & IndustryPolice departments, criminal justiceIT companies, security firms
Common Search/ComparisonDigital forensics, crime scene analysisNetwork security, threat analysis

While both roles involve digital security, Entry Level Police Computer Forensics focuses on investigating crimes and gathering digital evidence within law enforcement, whereas Entry Level Cybersecurity Analysts primarily protect organizational networks from threats. The former emphasizes law enforcement procedures and forensic tools, while the latter concentrates on preventing cyber attacks and securing data.

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Lateral-Entry Police Officer

Village of Woodridge, IL

Woodridge, IL • On-site

$84.78K - $126.53K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Salary : $84,780.80 - $126,526.40 Annually
Location : 7215 JANES AVE, WOODRIDGE
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-0001
Department: POLICE DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 01/20/2026
Description
The Woodridge Police Department is a professional, progressive law enforcement agency consisting of 51 sworn officers (one Chief, two Deputy Chiefs, seven Sergeants, and 41 patrol officers). The department is proactive and works to identify and resolve issues to improve the quality of life within our community. We are a community policing department seeking to build relationships with the community we serve.
Woodridge Offers:
  • Competitive Salary: Starting salary up to $108,180.80 DOQ. Current top pay is $126,526.40. Officers are represented by the Metropolitan Alliance of Police (MAP).
  • Ample Time Off: Benefit accruals begin on date of hire. Vacation (80 hours after one year of employment), Village holidays (64 hours annually), personal days (32 hours annually), sick time (8 hours per month), and comp time bank accrual of up to 140 hours.
  • Appealing Schedule: Twelve-hour shifts, which gives officers every other three-day weekend off. Permanent and rotating options, based on bid-system.
  • Generous Residency Requirement: Thirty miles, within six months of hire.
  • Great Selection of Specialty Positions: Investigations, Tactical Unit, Traffic Unit, Community Outreach Officer, Honor Guard, Bicycle Officers, Field Training Officers, Range Officers, Evidence Technician, Various task force assignments and multi-jurisdictional assistance teams for SWAT, Hostage Negotiator, Crash Reconstruction, Major Crimes and Computer Forensics.
  • New Police Facility: Opened in late 2023, our state of the art facility includes ample meeting space, training dojo and exercise facilities, extensive locker room space, covered vehicle parking and more.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, police pension, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, interest free computer loan program, tuition reimbursement, professional development and training, retiree health savings plan, and a uniform allowance (100% for new officers).

Typical Qualifications
Qualifications for Candidates:
  • State of Illinois certification by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) with no more than forty (40) hours of training required for recertification or successful completion of an out-of-state Basic Police Officer Training program which can be transferred and accepted by the ILETSB.
    • Part-time certification as a law enforcement officer, corrections officer certification, and/or military enforcement training DO NOT meet this requirement.
  • Must be employed as a full-time non-probationary certified law officer, or have been a certified law officer in good standing not more than 180 days prior to acceptance of written application.
  • Possess High school degree or hold a G.E.D.
  • Authorized to work in the United States and authorized to possess firearms within State and Federal Law.
  • Posses a valid Driver's License.
  • Vision correctable to 20/30.
  • Must possess skills and abilities comparable to a non-probationary Village of Woodridge Police Officer, as determined by the Village.
  • Must pass all phases of hiring process including oral interview, polygraph test, psychological exam, medical exam, drug screen and background investigation.

Supplemental Information
There is no guarantee of an interview or further consideration for candidates submitting an application. Inclusion in any lateral-entry candidate screening process shall be based upon the relative experience of the candidates based on the stated minimum qualifications and the hiring needs of the Department at the time of review.
Selected candidates will be invited to participate in an oral interview by the Police Department command staff, human resources, and a representative of the Woodridge Board of Police Commissioners. Upon recommendation by the interview committee, qualified candidates may receive a conditional offer of employment and participate in additional post-offer screenings and examinations including but not limited to: polygraph examination, psychological assessment, in-depth background investigation and credit check, medical examinations and drug screening. Candidates must receive a satisfactory evaluation or recommendation on each screening or examination in order to proceed in the selection process. Failure to achieve a satisfactory evaluation on any screening or examination shall result in immediate disqualification from further consideration.
Out of state lateral-entry Police Officers must meet the conditions of the waiver granted by the ILETSB within six months from the date of hire to become certified in Illinois.
Newly-hired lateral-entry Police Officers are subject to an 18-month probationary period.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Regularly scheduled Part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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Are you currently employed as a full-time, non-probationary, certified law enforcement officer?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No, but have been a full-time, non probationary, certified law enforcement officer in good standing not more than 180 days prior to submitting this application.

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Board of Police Commissioner Rules require that all applicants must have attained the age of twenty one (21) years at the time of the last date for filing applications, except as otherwise provided by the Statutes of the State of Illinois. Applicants shall be under the age of forty (40) years at the time of appointment, unless exempt from such age limitations as provided in Section 5/10 - 2.1-6 of the Board of Fire and Police Commission Act.Do you currently meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No

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