Police Officer

City of Aurora

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.aurora-il.org

Phone:

• 630-256-COPS (2677)
• 630-256-3430

Email:

• joinapd@aurora.il.us

Application Deadline:

• 04/28/23
• @ 11:59 PM (before midnight)

Salary:

• Post (6 mos.) Probation Salary: $94,515.20

  Salary Schedule: https://www.aurora-il.org/1029/Police-Officer-Eligibility-List

  Plus a full benefit package!

Sworn:

• 316

Population:

• 200,000

Position Details

The City of Aurora, IL is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer to establish a Civil Service eligibility list.

Job Requirements: 

• Candidates must be at least 20 years of age and under 35 years of age at the time of written exam but must be at least 21 years of age and under 36 years of age at time of appointment, pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Code as amended (65 ILCS 5/10-1-1 et seq.).
• Must be a U.S. citizen at the time of appointment.
• Must possess a valid Class "D" Illinois driver's license or a valid out-of-state driver's license of similar classification.
• The applicant must have achieved a high school diploma with a grade point average of 2.0 out of 4.0 (or an equivalent on a scale with a maximum grade point average other than 4.0), or a G.E.D. with a passing score equivalent to 2.0 grade point average, or at least sixteen (16) hours of college credit with a grade point average of 2.0 out of 4.0 (or an equivalent on a scale with a maximum grade point average other than 4.0) regardless of high school grade point average or G.E.D. composite score.
• Must possess a valid Police Officer Physical Ability Test certification/POWER card.  Certifications will be considered valid within one (1) year of the issuance date. (Physical Fitness Standards  https://www.ptb.illinois.gov/media/1755/new-power-test-chart-2023.pdf)
• Must be able to meet vision standard at time of appointment. Must be correctable to 20/20 with both eyes open including field of vision/depth perception/color vision within normal ranges.
• Must be of excellent moral character and personal integrity.
• A subsequent polygraph and psychological examination will be required, in addition to a thorough background investigation, drug screen and pre-employment physical. 

How to Apply:

1. Successfully pass the *video-based job simulation multiple-choice exam. Visit: www.nationaltestingnetwork.com to register and select testing location.
2. Submit application and upload required documents online at https://il-aurora.civicplushrms.com/careers/  (see document checklist).

Please Note:

*There is a non-refundable base fee of $55 for testing and an additional cost for each department where you indicate you want to apply. Payments are made electronically using a credit card. If you are interested in testing for this opportunity but, are unable to pay the fee, please complete the hardship waiver form and return it with the required documentation, as soon as possible.

Important Dates:

• March 7, 2023 – April 28, 2023 by 11:59 PM (before midnight):
• To be considered for the 2023 Police Officer Eligibility List, the video-based job simulation multiple-choice exam, the online application along with documents from the checklist must be completed by April 28, 2023 by 11:59 PM (before midnight).
• May 12, 2023:
• Those who meet the minimum cutoff score on the video-based, job simulation exam will be notified no later than May 12, 2023.
• June 23, 2023:
• Certified eligibility list posted at 2023 Police Officer Eligibility List.

Application & Document Checklist:

• Complete an application with the City of Aurora, upload the qualifying documents AND complete the exam with the National Testing Network
• Birth Certificate
• Valid driver's license
• Valid Police Officer Physical Ability Test certification/POWER card (certifications will be considered valid within one (1) year of the issuance date)
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Uncertified copy of college transcript, high school transcript, or G.E.D composite score; Documents must show cumulative G.P.A. and the entire document
• Completed Preference Points Request form, with qualifying documents (if applicable)

Contact Information:

Email:

joinapd@aurora.il.us

Phone:

630-256-COPS (2677)

OR

630-256-3430

To learn more about employment opportunities at the Aurora Police Department visit:

Aurora Police Employment Opportunities

To learn more about the City of Aurora, IL, visit:

https://www.aurora-il.org/1120/About-Aurora

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