The Wilmington, Illinois Board of Police Commissioners is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the Wilmington Police Department.
Wilmington is located along the banks of the Kankakee River and follows the original 1926 route of Illinois Route 66. A distinguishing feature of Wilmington is a large island in the Kankakee River that divides the river into a wider channel and a narrower one. This unique characteristic has earned the city the nickname "The Island City." Spanning 14 square miles, Wilmington offers a welcoming blend of small-town charm and modern convenience.
The Wilmington Police Department is proud to announce that they are now certified by the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs for the Police Officer on-the-job Training Program. Please visit http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/onthejob_apprenticeship.asp
Applications are available at:
www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com
The Application deadline is:
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM
Applications will be available online for purchase until 2:00 PM on 2/11/26
There is no cost for the application.
Applications are NOT available at the Wilmington Police Department or Village Hall.
All applications must be returned to the office of:
COPS and FIRE Testing Service
Attn: Wilmington PD
1251 N. Plum Grove Road, Suite 160
Schaumburg, IL 60173
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the City of Wilmington:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen of the United States or a permanent resident 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;
- Possess a valid state-issued driver's license with good driving record;
- Applicants must have attained their 21st birthday by the last date of filing applications (10/22/25). Applicants must be under the age of 35 at the last date for filing applications (10/22/25), unless exempt by State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1 which provides in part, that the age limitation does not apply to any person previously employed as a full-time police officer in a regularly constituted police department of any municipality; or are otherwise exempt by State Statute;
- Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent;
- Must possess a valid POWER card issued between 2/28/25 and time of testing on 2/28/26 issued from a certified testing agency;
- Must be of good moral character as described in State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6 and must possess temperate habit. In addition, applicants must be of sound mind and health and physically able to perform the essential function of the position for which they have applied, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must not have committed any felony, certain misdemeanors, or crimes involving moral turpitude pursuant to 50 ILCS 705/6.
Individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.
Additional information will be provided in the application packet which can be downloaded at:
www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com
- Any applicant that would like to schedule a ride along with a Wilmington police officer may contact Sergeant Dan Brimer at 815-476-2813.
- Must successfully pass a written examination with a minimum overall passing score of 70%
- Must successfully complete an oral interview with the Board of Police Commission with a passing score of 60
- Successfully complete a background investigation, polygraph, and psychological testing
- Successfully complete a medical physical, to include drug and alcohol screening
Applicants must attend the mandatory test date:
Orientation and Written Exam:
Saturday, February 28, 2026 – Check in Starts at 7:00 AM (doors close at 7:30 AM)
Registration – 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
Orientation – 8:00 AM
Written Exam immediately following Orientation
Location:
Wilmington High School
209 Wildcat Court
Wilmington, IL 60481
The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal, State, and Local Laws regarding employment.
