Police Officer

• Written Examination: Yes, required
• LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT): Yes, required as described below
• The POWER Test card must have been obtained within 12 months prior to the application deadline.
• Minimum Age: 21 years of age
• Maximum Age: 34 years of age (not yet reached their 35th birthday unless currently a police officer in the State of Illinois)
• Citizenship: US Citizen / Lawful Permanent Resident / DACA-Recipient
• High School Grad/ GED: Yes
• Driver's License Required: Yes
• Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language: Yes
• College Requirement: No
• Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification: No
• Prior Experience Requirement: No

Veterans Preference Points:

• Applicants who were engaged in the military or naval service of the United States for a period of at least one year and who were honorably discharged therefrom, or who are now on or have been members on inactive or reserve duty shall receive five (5) points.
• Proof of such service must include a copy of Military Form DD-214 (long form) as proof of active service, evidence of the honorable discharge, and a sworn affidavit by the applicant.

Other Preference Points:

• Applicants who have successfully obtained an associate’s degree in the field of law enforcement, criminal justice, fire service, or emergency medical services shall receive 2.5 points.
• Applicants who have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university shall receive five (5) points provided that the applicant has not received Veteran’s preference points.
• A certified transcript or other appropriate documentation must be included with the request for preference points as proof of the attainment of degree.