​The City of Pana will be accepting applications for employment to update the lateral transfer eligibility list for full-time police officer positions.  All lateral transfer candidates must show they are currently or recently employed within the past 12 months as a full-time certified Peace Officer by a State of Illinois law enforcement agency, with a waiver of training approved by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.  

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A full-time position will be available for hire by January 2026. Applications can be obtained on the cityofpana.org/careers webpage, or by contacting Pana PD. 

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Police Officer Benefits Include:  Union membership representation, 10-hour working shifts; rotating 4 or 5 day work week with 3 or 4 days off.  9-step longevity wage scale with 2% increases, starting salary $5,281.68 - $5,507.08/month with additional 8.91% pension contribution made by the City above your salary for downstate police pension plan.  13 paid holidays, 12 sick days of which 5 can be Personal days, excellent health and dental plans.  50% individual health insurance premium coverage until Medicare age for those who retire with 25 or more years of service.    

 

• Application must be accurately and legibly completed with cell phone and email contact information included

• Resumes attached with applications are encouraged

• Lateral transfer candidates must also include training certifications

 

Applications must be returned via email at cityclerk@cityofpana.org, or received at Pana PD via U.S. Mail on or before December 12, 2025.