21 years of age and no more than 35 years of age at time of application
High School diploma or GED
30 credit hours of College from an accredited university
Speak, read, and write the English language fluently
Be able to pass written examination, essay examination, power test, oral
interviews (2), background investigation, psychological & polygraph
examinations and a medical examination.
20/70 binocular vision correctable to 20/20 and not be color blind
Obtain medical release to participate in Power Test
Must be able to comply with contractually agreed upon residency requirement
(enclosed attachment)
Successfully pass training academy & probationary period
Be of high moral standards and personal integrity and habits based upon
contemporary Village standards, as determined by the Police Department
Be free of any felony convictions, or misdemeanor criminal convictions as
specified in CH.24, Section 10-1-7 of the Illinois Revised Statutes
Furnish copies of birth certificate, high school diploma or GED, college
transcripts, Military Service Record & discharge papers, social security card,
valid driver’s license and background release.
Applicants are required, and must notify the Chief of Police in writing of any
change to his or her address and or phone number. Failure to do so may result
in the department not being able to contact you to move forward in the hiring
process and will result in being removed from the eligibility list. Telephone
calls of changes will not be accepted.
