The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Alsip, Illinois will conduct an examination for the purpose of establishing an eligibility list for the position of Police Officer. Beginning October 1, 2003 applications will be available to qualified applicants at the Village Clerk's Office, 4500 West 123rd St., Alsip, IL, from 9am to 4pm weekdays and from 9am to 12:30pm on Saturdays.

Applicants must be US Citizens, at least 21 years of age and must not have reached their 35th birthday by the application filing deadline, possess a valid drivers license, have completed at least 30 hours of college credits, be able to speak, read and write the English language fluently and meet such other requirements as set forth by the Illinois Compiled Statutes and the Fire and Police Commissioners rules and regulations.

Testing process will consist of the following: Orientation Meeting, Written Test, Oral Interview, P.O.W.E.R. Test, Psychological Evaluation, Polygraph Test, Background Investigation and pass a Medical Examination and Drug Screening by a physician designated by the Village of Alsip.

Individuals requiring reasonable accommodations should notify the Commission in writing, as soon as possible, with any request regarding the testing process.

Upon written request, additional credit will be given to Veterans for military service and for those with educational preference points in accordance with statutory provisions in force.

Residency in the Village of Alsip is required within eighteen (18) months of employment.

Applications must be completed and returned, with copies of birth certificate, educational transcripts, copy of drivers license and, if applicable, military discharge DD214, to the Village Clerk's Office by:

FRIDAY - OCTOBER 31, 2003 - 12:00 NOON

Each applicants will be required to pay a non-refundable $25.00 application fee at the time of requesting the application packet.

Only applicants who have completed the application and submitted the required documents, by the above date, will qualify to be invited to the mandatory orientation meeting to be conducted by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners on November 14, 2003.

George Kraus, Secretary

Fire and Police Commission

Village of Alsip

The Village of Alsip is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Alsip PD requires at least 30 hours of college credits.