Position Details
The City of Galesburg, Illinois is recruiting interested candidates to apply for the position of Police Patrol Officer for the purpose of establishing an eligibility list for the Galesburg Police Department.
All applicants must complete an online application at:
https://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/government/departments/human_resources/index.php
*Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application, but may be submitted separately to:
amanda@ci.galesburg.il.us
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- AGE: Must be 20 years of age to test and 21 years of age at time of appointment. Applicants shall be under 35 years of age at the time of application and posting of the final eligibility list, unless exempt from such age limitation as provided in Section 5/10-2.1-6 of the Illinois Fire and Police Commissioner's Act. Veterans are allowed to exceed the age provision by number of years served on active duty, but by no more than 10 years of active service.
- DRIVER'S LICENSE: Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
- EDUCATION: A High School Diploma (or G.E.D.) is required.
- PHYSICAL APTITUDE: Must be able to perform the duties of the position.
- MORAL CHARACTER: Be of good moral character with no felony convictions.
- CITIZENSHIP: Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen.
TESTING DATE:
Saturday, September 27, 2025 @ 9:00 AM
&
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 @ 6:00 PM
Galesburg Public Safety Building Auditorium
150 South Broad Street
Galesburg, Illinois
REGISTRATION/ORIENTATION/WRITTEN EXAM:
9/27 at 9:00 AM
OR
9/30 at 6:00 PM
- Pick one date to attend. No other date will be offered during this testing cycle. No one will be admitted after the starting time unless approved by the Fire & Police Commission.
- Driver's license required or bring a copy the day of testing
- Documentation REQUIRED by October 28, 2025
- Copy of Birth Certificate
- Copy of HS Diploma
- Official College Transcript if applicable
- Copy of Military Service Record DD214 if applicable
- Submit to Amanda Jennings by email, mail or in person
ORAL INTERVIEWS:
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will conduct oral interviews on:
Tuesday, October 14th
Administration Conference Room
City Hall
55 West Tompkins Street
Galesburg, Illinois
Only candidates who obtained a passing grade on the written exam will be considered. Interview times will be announced at a later date.
Questions:
Contact Amanda Jennings, Secretary:
By phone:
309-345-3729 or 309-343-9151
OR
Email:
amanda@ci.galesburg.il.us
Mail Documents to:
Galesburg Public Safety Building
ATTN Amanda Jennings
150 S. Broad Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
