Position Details
La Grange Park Police Department
The Board of Police Commissioners of the Village of La Grange Park, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the La Grange Park Police Department.
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Village of La Grange Park:
- Must be a Citizen of the United States or an individual who has permanent resident status and is legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must under federal law, be authorized to obtain, carry, purchase, or otherwise possess a firearm.
- No felony convictions (Note: a misdemeanor or serious traffic offense may also disqualify applicants from further consideration)
- Valid state-issued driver's license
- Minimum of 21 years of age AND shall be under the age of 35 by the application deadline date (December 8, 2025) unless exempt from such age limitation as provided in Section 5/10-2.1-6 of the Fire and Police Commissioner's Act
- Be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. equivalent
- Completed a minimum of 60 credit hours at an accredited college, university or junior college at the time of hire (official transcripts will be required at the background investigation stage) - OR - currently a certified police officer in the State of Illinois
- Valid FOID card or the ability to obtain one
- Possess a valid NIPSTA (P.O.W.E.R. Test) card -OR- equivalent criteria as per the State standard (such as Triton Community College or Joliet Junior College), issued within 12 months of the application deadline date (December 8, 2025) - OR - have a registration appointment receipt - AND - must be submitted with the application
- Must successfully complete an oral interview
- Must successfully complete a background investigation (applicants will be required to fully disclose all personnel matters, to include agreements and sealed files)
- Must successfully complete a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and medical physical (including drug and alcohol screening)
- Pay a $10.00 non-refundable application processing fee
- Submit your application on-line no later than Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM (CST)
- Complete Mandatory On-line Written Examination Testing available between Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM and Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Preference points will be awarded as determined by the Village of La Grange Park for the following:
- Military: Persons who were engaged in the military or naval service of the United States for at least one year, and were honorably discharged. A copy of Form DD-214 (indicating status of discharge) must be submitted with application to qualify
- Education: Possess an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or related law enforcement field from an accredited community or junior college -OR- a Bachelor's Degree in any field from an accredited college or university. A copy of the diploma and/or official transcripts must be submitted when requested to qualify.
- Current Illinois Law Enforcement Officers: Persons awarded a certificate attesting to the successful completion of the Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Course as provided in the Illinois Police Training Act. A copy of your certificate must be submitted with application to qualify.
To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please visit the following website:
https://www.applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=759
The Village of La Grange Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the continuing policy of the La Grange Park Police Department to afford equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability, and to conform to applicable laws and regulations. Equal opportunity encompasses all aspects of employment practices to include, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, and discipline.
