Law Enforcement

Village of Broadview

c/o C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Testing Service

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.copsandfiretesting.com

Phone:

• 847-310-2677

Application Deadline:

• 06/03/26
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting: $78,364.12

  • Pay will increase to $97,756.52 after first year

  Benefits:

  • Initial uniforms and equipment provided by the Department; annual uniform allowance.
  • Excellent health, dental and life insurance at a 15.5% premium.
  • Compensatory accrual up to 80 hours.
  • Investigations, Acting Watch Commander (AWC), and Field Training Officer (FTO) stipends
  • Educational pay incentive of $800 for those who possess Associate Degrees and $1200 for those who possess a Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Educational Reimbursement for attainment of Associates and/or Bachelor’s Degree, while employed with the Village.

  Specialty Opportunities:

  • Investigations Team
  • Juvenile Officers
  • Field Training Officers
  • Bicycle Patrol Officers
  • Evidence Technicians
  • Drone Operators (in development)
  • Firearms Instructors
  • Mobile Field Force Trained Officers
  • Members of West Suburban Major Crimes Task Force
  • West Suburban Special Response Team

Sworn:

• 30 (Full-Time)

Population:

• 7,762

Position Details

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the Village of Broadview is now accepting applications for the position of Entry Level Law Enforcement.

Testing is being conducted for an immediate need to hire and to establish an Eligibility List and for future hiring.

Broadview has a “small-town” feel while existing only 13 miles away from the hustle and bustle of Chicago.  Broadview’s suburban setting offers respite from the big city, yet its location puts restaurants, sports arenas, shopping centers and convention/meeting facilities just minutes away.

The Broadview Police Department is dedicated to the service of their community and will continue to pursue the safety of all of their residents, businesses and visitors.

The Mission:

The members of the Broadview Police Department are committed to reducing crime and enhancing the quality of life through an active partnership with the community.

Applications are available at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

Applications will be online for purchase until 6/3/26 – 2:00 PM

The deadline for returning completed applications is:

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 by 4:00 PM

All applications must be returned to the office of:

C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Testing Service

ATTN:  Broadview PD

1251 North Plum Grove Road, Suite 2160

Schaumburg, IL 60173

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident and be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Must under Federal Law, be authorized to obtain, carry, purchase, or otherwise possess a firearm.
• Driver’s License: Must possess a valid Driver’s License at the time of application and at time of hire.
• Age Requirement: Applicants MUST have attained their 21st birthday by the last date for filing applications (6/3/26). Applicants must be under the age of 35 years at the time of application (6/3/26) and as such time as the final eligibility list is posted unless exempt by State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2. 1-6 which provides, in part, that the age limitation does not apply to any person previously employed as a full-time police officer for a municipality in the United States.
• Education:  Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement.
• Character: Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral character as described in State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6.  Must not have committed any felony, certain misdemeanors, or crimes involving moral turpitude and be of good moral character pursuant to 50 ILCS 705/6.
• Residence:  The Village of Broadview does not have a residency requirement at this time.
• P.O.W.E.R. Card: NOTE: Applicants do not need a POWER Card to take the written examination.  All applicants must possess a valid P.O.W.E.R. Card at time of conditional offer of employment.

All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.

Additional information will be provided in the packet which can be downloaded at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

There is a $35.00 non-refundable application fee.  Applications are NOT available at the Broadview Police Department or Village Hall.

Applicants must attend the mandatory orientation and test date:

Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination:

Saturday, June 20, 2025

Registration starts at 8:30 AM

Orientation – 9:00 AM

Written Examination immediately following the Orientation

Location:

Fire Station, Lower Level

2400 S. 25th Avenue

Broadview, IL 60155

Oral Interviews will be conducted the evening of July 2, 2026.

Information will be provided to eligible individuals. 

All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Broadview, which is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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