Police Officer

City of Wilmington

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.wilmington-police.com

Application Deadline:

• 02/18/25
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting: $65,911

Sworn:

• 22 (17 Full-Time; 5 Part-Time)

Population:

• 5,735

Position Details

Please visit:

http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/onthejob_apprenticeship.asp

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the City of Wilmington: 

• U.S. citizenship or compliant with 55 ILCS 5/3-6033  
• No felony convictions
• Possess a valid state-issued driver's license with good driving record
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age and UNDER 35 years of age at the time of application unless otherwise exempt by State Statute 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6
• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Possess a valid NIPSTA card – OR - equivalent criteria as per the State standard, issued within 12 months of the written exam date (February 28, 2025)
• POWER Test Cards issued by NIPSTA, Triton College or Joliet Junior College will be accepted 
• Applicants must present the POWER Test card NO LATER than the written exam date (February 28, 2025)
• Any applicant that would like to schedule a ride along with a Wilmington police officer may contact the Wilmington Police Department at 815-476-2813
• Successfully pass a written examination with a minimum overall passing score of 70%
• Successfully complete an oral interview with the Board of Police Commission
• Successfully complete a background investigation, polygraph, and psychological testing
• Successfully complete a medical physical, to include drug and alcohol screening 
• There is no application processing fee
• Applications must be submitted prior to February 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM

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