Position Details
Entry Level Police Officer Hiring Process
Elmhurst Police Department
Elmhurst, Illinois
The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners of the City of Elmhurst, Illinois is accepting applications for Full Time Entry-Level Police Officer Applicants with the Elmhurst Police Department.
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the City of Elmhurst:
- Applicants for examination must be citizens of the United States, except that an individual who is not a citizen but is legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law or is an individual against whom immigration action has been deferred by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process is authorized to apply for the position of police officer, subject to (i) all requirements and limitations, other than citizenship, to which other applicants are subject and (ii) the individual being authorized under federal law to obtain, carry, or purchase or otherwise possess a firearm
- Must have High School diploma or equivalent high school education
- Must be 21 years of age, and under 35 years of age at time of application (May 17, 2024), or as otherwise exempt by statute
- Must have completed forty-five (45) semester hours of college credit (100 level or above) from a regionally accredited college or university – a copy of official transcripts required by application deadline (May 17, 2024)
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must submit a valid Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) issued by testing date (May 31, 2024). POWER test cards considered valid if issued within twelve (12) months PRIOR to testing date. POWER test may be taken at one of the following testing agencies:
Following successful completion of the written exam, applicants will have an opportunity to collect preference points for:
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement Certification
- Education
There is no fee for this application.
Participate in mandatory Remote On-Line Written Examination to be held between:
May 31 and June 3, 2024
Submit application and supporting documents on-line by the deadline date:
Friday, May 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM (CST)
To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please visit the following website:
https://applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=628
The City of Elmhurst is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the continuing policy of the Elmhurst Police Department to afford equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability, and to conform to applicable laws and regulations. Equal opportunity encompasses all aspects of employment practices to include, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, and discipline.
