Position Details
Qualifications:
- Applicants must be a citizen of the United States, or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient.
- Applicants must meet all other eligibility requirements as provided in the Illinois Compiled Statutes and the Rules and Regulations of the Blue Island Civil Service Commission.
- Applicants must have attained their 21st birthday but not attained their 35th birthday by the date of appointment (unless otherwise, as provided in Section 10-1-7 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ICLS 5/10-1-7).
- Applicants must possess a valid driver's license.
- Applicants must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
- Applicants must possess a valid P.O.W.E.R. card issued no more than twelve (12) months prior to April 26, 2024, from a duly licensed testing center, unless the applicant possesses a valid Certificate of Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training.
Application Process:
Applications are available online at:
www.blueisland.org/government/city-departments/police-department
Complete the application and attach the required documents/copies of documents:
The application must include:
- Copies of driver's license, birth certificate, valid P.O.W.E.R. card, and high school diploma or equivalent
- Copy of Certificate of Completion of Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training (if applicable).
- Copies of DD-214 (if applicable)
- SEALED original official college transcripts (if applicable).
The application and application documents must be submitted in person before the deadline, Thursday, April 17, 2025, 5:00 PM at:
Blue Island Police Department
13031 S. Greenwood Avenue
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will result in disqualification.
Testing Procedures:
The orientation and written examination will take place:
Saturday, April 26, 2025
City of Blue Island's East Annex Building
David E. Schultz Training Center
2434 Vermont Street
Blue Island, Illinois 60406
Check in:
12:15 PM
A valid driver's license and a valid P.O.W.E.R. card are required at check in.
Orientation:
12:30 PM
Written Examination:
1:00 PM
Preference Points:
- Bachelor degree/120 hours - 5 points
- Associate's degree/60 hours – 3 points
