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Police Officer (Entry Level)

City of Des Plaines

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Contact Information

Address:

City of Des Plaines
Attn: Police Department
1418 Miner Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016

Position Information

Application Deadline:

  • 12/05/24

Salary:

  • Starting: $83,347 (2025 Step 1 Salary)

    Benefits:

    • Generous Health (10% employee premium share), Dental (12% employee premium share), and Vision (20% employee premium share) insurance package, which are detailed here.
    • Tuition reimbursement program for those obtaining a career applicable associates, bachelor, or graduate degree from an accredited educational institution. Reimbursement of up to two (2) classes per semester; percentage reimbursed is based on grades.
    • 12-hour shift schedule.
    • Paid-Time Off including Vacation accruals, Sick accruals, Personal Leave accruals (after four years) and Earned Compensatory Time.
    • Retirement savings options including a 457b, Roth IRA options through MissionSquare and Nationwide.
    • Retirement Health Savings Plan program (no tax ever!) to pay for health-related needs into retirement.
    • Police Pension.
    • Yearly uniform allowance.
    • Additional compensation for bi-lingual speakers.
    • Specialty and growth opportunities including:
      • Detective
      • Task Force Officer
      • Evidence Technician
      • Tactical Response Team
      • Traffic Unit
      • Specialized Training and Relations Team
      • Field Training Officer
      • Negotiator
      • K9 Officer
      • School Resources Officer
      • And more 

Sworn:

  • 98

Population:

  • 60,675

Position Details

Police Officer (Entry Level) Testing Available!

The mission of the Des Plaines Police Department, through the utilization of a Community Based Policing philosophy, is to protect people and property, and enhance the quality of life for all our citizens. We preserve the peace in a manner consistent with the freedoms secured by the U.S. Constitution of the United States utilizing a fiscally responsible approach.

Application Deadline:

December 5, 2024

Examination:

The City is proud to partner with the National Testing Network (NTN) on the next Police Officer Eligibility Test.

NTN provides the ability to apply and test for our department from the comfort of your home and on your schedule. Interested persons must complete testing at the NTN in addition to completing this application. Candidates must complete an examination at the agreed upon time set by NTN and it must be completed BEFORE December 5, 2024 at 4 p.m. If you schedule to complete your exam after the deadline, you will not be considered eligible for this call for applications. All testing protocols set by NTN are to be strictly adhered to by the candidate. Failure to adhere to the testing guidelines will result in an incomplete application.

Examination Questions:

Please contact National Testing Network at:

206-428-3265

OR

Visit:

nationaltestingnetwork.com

Application:

Download and complete:

2024 Entry Level Police Officer Application

Applications must be filled out directly on the City’s website.  No written or emailed application will be accepted.

You must submit the following documents in addition to the completed application by December 5, 2024 at 4 p.m.:

  • Copy of your high school diploma (or GED) (attach to the application)
  • Copy of valid driver’s license (both sides) (attach to the application)
  • Copy of birth record as proof of citizenship/residency (attach to the application)
  • Must possess a valid POWER test card issued by a licensed agency and dated within six months prior to being called for the background investigation (attach to the application). POWER test cards may be obtained from any of the following agencies:

Application Questions:

For questions pertaining to the application and process, please contact the Des Plaines Police Department at:

847-391-5408/5410

OR

Email:

jnelson@desplainesil.gov or kkowzlowski@desplainesil.gov

Minimum Qualifications:

  • If not already a member, a $55 non-refundable membership fee to National Testing Network (NTN), and/or $12 to participate in the City of Des Plaines examination testing
  • U.S. Resident
  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • Valid driver’s license (valid Illinois driver’s license by date of hire)
  • 20 to under 35 years of age as of the date of the written exam, but must be 21 prior to appointment, unless otherwise provided by the Rules and Regulations and/or Illinois Statute (e.g., exception for attaining age 35 during military service, exception for certain previous full-time police officer employment)
  • No felony convictions
  • Residency in Illinois by date of hire
  • Must possess a valid POWER test card issued by a licensed agency and dated within six months prior to being called for the background investigation. POWER test cards may be obtained from any of the following agencies:
  • Submission of an online application, all required documents listed on the checklist and completed exam by NTN by 4:00 p.m. on December 5, 2024.
  • Complete the online application at www.desplainesil.gov/dppdjobs
  • Take the examination through the National Testing Network
  • Completed application and formal request for preference points. Application period closes December 5, 2024.
  • Final eligibility list is established by the BFPC
  • Background checks begin in list order. Background checks include:
    • Completion of a Personal History Inquiry (PHI)
    • Completion of a fingerprint background check at the City of Des Plaines Police Department
    • Completion of a polygraph examination
  • Background investigation interview with the BFPC
  • If background investigation is passed, a conditional offer is made
  • Psychological interview
  • Physical examination
  • Start date established

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