Police Officer - Entry Level

Wheeling Police Department

c/o IOS Recruitment

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.wheelingil.gov

Phone:

• 800-343-HIRE

Email:

• recruitment@iosolutions.com

Application Deadline:

• 10/31/25
• @ 2:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting: $84,738

  Excellent benefits including:

  • Medical (covers vision as well)
  • Prescription coverage
  • Dental
  • Sick leave deferred payment account
  • Deferred compensation

Population:

• 40,000

Position Details

Wheeling Police Department

POLICE OFFICER ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION - ONLINE

Application Deadline:

October 31, 2025 @ 2 PM

Why Wheeling?

Located in Chicago’s northern suburbs, Wheeling is a vibrant, diverse community of 40,000, known for its Restaurant Row, Chicago Executive Airport, and a strong balance of residential and commercial development. A pro-police community that supports law enforcement.

Applications and job-related information available at:

https://iosolutions.com/product/wheeling-il-police-officer-job-application-7/

The above-listed community will hold an open, competitive examination to establish lists of persons eligible for appointment to the position of ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER.

**Application Fee Waived**

Police Officer Minimum Requirements:

• At least 21 years old but under 35 years old by date of written exam, unless exempt from such age limitations as provided in Section 5/10-2.1-6 of the Fire and Police Commissioner’s Act 
• Authorized to work and carry a firearm in the United States
• Valid driver’s license 
• High school diploma or GED
• Vision correctable to 20/30 and free from color blindness
• Ability to pass all phases of selection including polygraph, psychological and medical examinations 
• Not have been convicted of a felony, a crime of moral turpitude, or any misdemeanor specially listed in section 10-2.1-6 of the Act, 65 ILCS 5/10-2.16 as amended
• Physically and mentally able to perform the duties of the position of police officer

POWER Test:

Candidates interested in applying must have successfully completed a POWER TEST on or after December 8, 2024, but before the written exam date, December 8, 2025. Candidates taking the POWER test after the application deadline date must provide either a copy of their card to IOS Recruitment upon receipt or bring a copy of their valid POWER TEST card to the orientation and written examination.

The Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA), Triton College and Joliet Junior College administer the POWER test.  Please search “Illinois Power Card Testing” for vendors, testing dates, and additional information.

Orientation & Written Test Information:

Candidates who successfully complete the application packet will receive an eligibility email with instructions on how to complete the written examination, virtually.  There will be a short video orientation prior to the start of the exam.  All exams will take place during the week of December 8th.

Questions?

Contact IOS Recruitment at:

800-343-HIRE

OR

recruitment@iosolutions.com

The Village of Wheeling is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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