Police Officer

• 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 with the ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License upon time of hire.
• Age Requirement:  Applicant must have attained their 21st birthday by the last date for filing applications (10/7/26).  Applicants must be under the age of 35 years old at the last date of filing applications (10/7/26) and at 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 Certified (full-time) Law Enforcement 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 not have committed any felony, certain misdemeanors, or crimes involving moral turpitude and be of good moral character pursuant to 50 ILCS 705/6.
• Testing:  Must be able to successfully complete all phases of testing.

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 $30.00 non-refundable application fee.

Applications are NOT available at the Itasca Police Department or Village Hall.

Mandatory Written Examination:

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Check-In: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM (doors close at 9:00 AM)

Written Examination – 9:00 AM

Location:

Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School

730 N Catalpa Avenue

Itasca, IL 60143

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