Police Officer

Entry-Level Police Officer Hiring Process

The Board of Police Commissioners of the Village of Fox Lake, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of police officer.

TESTING IS BEING CONDUCTED TO ESTABLISH A NEW ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR AS MANY AS SIX (6) ANTICIPATED HIRES.

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Village of Fox Lake Board of Police Commission:

• Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen -and/or- alien admitted for permanent residence -or- lawfully admitted for temporary residence by means of an immigrant visa and who produces evidence of intention to become a citizen of the United States. Immigrant versus non-immigrant visa status is determined under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101);
• Driver's License: Possess a valid state-issued driver's license with the ability to obtain an Illinois Driver's License upon time of hire;
• Age Requirement: Minimum of 21 years of age by the application deadline date of July 9, 2019 (unless the applicant is 20 years of age and has successfully completed two (2) years of law enforcement studies at an accredited college or university) -AND- UNDER 35 years of age at the time of application deadline date July 9, 2019 -AND- at such time the final eligibility register is posted (unless the applicant is a full-time police officer for a municipality in the United States, or are otherwise exempt by State Statute 65 IL5/10-2.1-6);
• Education: Possess a High School Diploma, GED Certificate, or High School Proficiency statement;
• Character: No felony convictions and be of good moral character as described in State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6. Juvenile Disclosure Notice: Applicants are not obligated to to disclose expunged juvenile records of adjudication or arrest;
• Testing: Must successfully complete a written examination on July 20, 2019 and meet the requirements of a background investigation, pass a psychological test, polygraph test, medical, vision, and drug testing prior to hire;
• Pay a $50.00 non-refundable application processing fee;
• Submit application on-line by Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 4:00 PM (CST);
• Attend a mandatory orientation and written examination testing on Saturday, July 20, 2019 (Check-in will begin at 8:30 AM).

To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please visit the following website:

http://www.applytoserve.com

All applicants are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Police Commissioners of the Village of Fox Lake, which is an Equal Opportunity Employer.