Position Details
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the Village of Alsip is now accepting applications for the position of:
Entry Level Law Enforcement
The Alsip Police Department strives for excellence in Law Enforcement. Their main goal is to keep their community safe for the citizens of Alsip, Illinois.
Testing is being conducted for new hires, immediate opening, and to establish an eligibility list for anticipated future hiring needs.
Applications are available at:
www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com
Applications available for online purchase until 10/1/25 - 2:00 PM
The deadline for returning completed applications is:
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, by 4:00 PM
(NOTE: This is not a postmark date)
All applications must be returned to the office of:
C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service
ATTN: Alsip PD
1251 N. Plum Grove Road, Suite 160
Schaumburg, IL 60173
You must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen or an individual who has permanent resident status and is legally authorized to work in the United States. Must under federal law, be authorized to obtain, carry, purchase, or otherwise possess a firearm.
- Driver’s License: Must possess a valid Driver’s License at the time of application with the ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License upon time of hire.
- Age Requirement: : Applicant must be under the age of 35 years old at the last date of filing application (10/1/25) and at such time as the final eligibility list is posted, unless exempt by State Statute 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6., which provides in part that the age limitation does not apply to any person previously employed as a Certified (full-time) Law Enforcement Officer for a municipality in the United States. Applicants must have attained their 20th birthday by the last date for filing applications (10/1/25). Applicant must be 21 years old to attend the Police Academy.
- Education: Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate, or High School Proficiency Statement.
- Character: Must not have committed any felony, certain misdemeanors, or crimes involving moral turpitude and be of good moral character pursuant to 50 ILCS 705/6.
- Residence: Must acquire Illinois residency within 18-month probationary period.
- Testing: Must be able to successfully complete all phases of testing. Failure to achieve a minimum passing grade in any examination disqualifies the applicant from further participation.
- P.O.W.E.R. Card: Must possess a valid P.O.W.E.R. Card issued between the dates of 10/1/24 and 10/1/25 issued by a certified testing agency, at time of application.
All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.
Additional information will be provided in the packet which can be downloaded at:
www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com
There is a $15.00 non-refundable application fee. Applications are NOT available at the Alsip Police Department or Village Hall.
Applicants must attend the mandatory orientation and test date:
Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination:
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Registration starts at 8:00 AM
Orientation - 8:30 AM
Written Examination immediately following the Orientation
Location:
Alsip Village Hall
4500 W. 123rd Street
Alsip, Illinois 60803
All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Alsip, which is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
