Position Details
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The West Chicago Police Department is Accepting Applications!
Application Deadline is Monday, September 15, 2025, at 4:00 PM
How to Apply:
- Purchase and complete your application at https://iosolutions.com by the application deadline.
- Submit all supporting documentation by the application deadline.
Minimum Requirements:
- Applicants shall be Citizens or permanent residents of the United States at the time of Examination.
- High school graduate or equivalent (GED).
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Eligible applicants must be at least 20 years of age and have successfully completed two (2) years of law enforcement studies at an accredited college or university. Other applicants not having such must be 21 years of age. Applicants shall be under 35 years of age unless the applicant qualifies for an exemption as specified in Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 65, Section 5/10-1-7 (j) of an Act entitled Civil Service in Cities.
- Valid P.O.W.E.R. (Illinois Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report) card issued between October 15, 2024 and October 15, 2025 (due by time of exam).
- Completion and submission of an application and all required documents listed below by the application deadline.
Required Testing:
Please note, if applying for this position, applicants must attend one of the following testing sessions:
In-Person:
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 8 a.m.
City of West Chicago Water Treatment Plant, Training Room (3rd Floor)
1400 W. Hawthorn Lane
West Chicago, Illinois 60185
OR
Online:
Week of October 6, 2025, during regular business hours.
Applicants will be able to participate online, with training to be proctored virtually. You will take the exam in your own home, and each will be proctored virtually.
Please visit IOS Recruitment's website to view the requirements for participating in online training:
http://www.publicsafetyrecruitment.com/apps/forms/2022/General%20Virtual%20Testing%20Information.pdf
Additional Testing Information:
- The top 60 candidates who achieve a passing score on the written examination will be invited to the mandatory oral interview.
- Interviews will be conducted by the West Chicago Civil Service Commission.
- The written exam and oral interview scores will be combined for your ranking on the Initial Eligibility Register.
- At the time of the Initial Eligibility Register, those meeting the qualifications for the veteran preference and education preference will have the opportunity to claim points.
For questions regarding the application, required documents or testing, please contact IOS Recruitment at:
Call:
800-343-HIRE
OR
Email:
recruitment@iosolutions.com
