Rock Island Police Department

Police Officer

Rock Island, Illinois

City of Rock Island

1528 3rd Avenue

Rock Island, IL 61201

Phone: 309-732-2050

Fax: 309-732-2056

E-mail: personnelmail@rigov.org
Website: www.rigov.org

Salary: $46,570 - $56,607

Population: 39,684

Sworn Officers: 85

Application Deadline: 2/24/12

Police Officer

City of Rock Island, Illinois

The City of Rock Island, Illinois, population 39,684, is located on the Mississippi River, in a greater metropolitan area with a population of over 300,000. Rock Island Police department has 85 sworn officers on the department.

Minimum Requirements:

Applicant must have knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of high school
Ability to successfully pass a physical agility test, written and oral examination, background security investigation, drug testing, psychological exam and medical examination
Candidates must have a valid driver’s license
Be 21 years of age upon appointment
Selected candidate must meet a residency requirement and shall live in the State of Illinois within a 15-mile radius of Rock Island within 6 months after completing the one (1) year probation period

Starting salary is $46,570.00.

The physical agility test will be March 3, 2012 at:

Pepsico Recreation Center

1025 – 30th Street

Rock Island, Illinois

between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m.

A valid driver’s license must be presented the day of the agility test.

The written test is scheduled for March 3, 2012 at:

1 PM - location will be announced upon successfully completing the physical agility test.

Applicants must have completed a Police Officer application by required deadline to be eligible to take the agility test.

Police Officer applications are available and