Police Officer

Village of Downers Grove

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.downers.us

Application Deadline:

• 04/12/26
• @ 11:59 PM

Salary:

• Starting: $84,893

  Benefit Information:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance, with low cost premium share
  • $100,000 of life insurance coverage (Village paid)
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care (FSA & DCFSA)
  • Tax deferred retirement savings program
  • $4,500 annual tuition reimbursement
  • 80 hours of vacation
  • 9 paid holidays, plus 2 floating
  • 8 hours of sick leave per month, after 12 months of service
  • Annual clothing allowance

Sworn:

• 71

Population:

• 50,247

Position Details

Police Officer Testing Information

The Village of Downers Grove offers full testing services for the position of Police Officer through National Testing Network (NTN).

Application Deadline:

Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE TEST:

• Visit National Testing Network
• Enter the Candidate Portal
• Create an Account or Enter your login credentials
• Select Find Jobs
• Select Law Enforcement from the drop-down menu
• Filter by Preferred State (Illinois), and select Downers Grove

OR

Go directly to the job posting and log in or sign up to view more:

https://candidates.nationaltestingnetwork.com/#/jobs/2449

COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION:

• Schedule your test and submit necessary verifying documentation before the end of the day on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
• Be sure to review all information related to the Downers Grove Police Officer position, including minimum requirements, salary, benefits, and orientation video.
• Review detailed information about the testing process.
• Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired). 

NEXT STEPS:

• Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the Village of Downers Grove.
• Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry-level exam and provide the necessary verifying documentation will be placed on the Village's eligibility list.
• The HR Director will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in the next stages of the selection process.

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