Police Officer

Village of Barrington Hills Police Department

Barrington Hills, Illinois

The Village of Barrington Hills, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer with the Barrington Hills Police Department.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Full-service Municipal Policing
• Enforcement of State and Local Laws
• Prepare written reports on assigned tasks, attend court, testify when necessary
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, community policing, assist and render aid to citizens, conduct building checks, investigate suspicious persons, vehicles, noises, etc.
• Uniform patrol, traffic control, motor vehicle assists, and traffic crash investigations

Community Details:

Spanning approximately 29 square miles over 4 counties

Application Process:

All applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications and requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship or legally authorized to work in the United States
• Minimum of 21-35 years of age unless exempt under 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6
• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Possess a minimum of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university
• No felony convictions (or convictions for certain misdemeanors)
• Possess a valid State-issued driver's license (ability to obtain Illinois if relocating)
• Vision correctable to 20/20
• Must satisfy the physical fitness requirements of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation (POWER) Test (issued during the previous 12 months). The following vendors administer and provide POWER Test certificate cards to applicants:
• NIPSTA – 2300 Patriot Blvd, Glenview, IL 60026 https://il-nipsta.civicplus.com/
• Triton College – 2000 Fifth Ave, River Grove, IL 60171 https://www.triton.edu/about/dept/academic/school-of-business-and-technology/criminal-justice-administration/power-registration-policy/
• Joliet Junior College – 215 Houbolt Rd, Joliet, IL 60431 https://jjc.edu/about-jjc/places-interest/power-testing *Candidates must provide proof of physical ability via a valid POWER test card by time of the Administrative Interviews.
• Pass the written police officer selection test, oral interview, and an in-depth background investigation. A polygraph, medical exam, and psychological exam are required after a conditional offer of employment
• Applicants must take the on-line written exam time between May 28-30, 2025. Must have a computer and internet connection
• The expected duration of this process will be through June 20, 2025. Candidates will remain on the eligibility register for up to two-years and may reapply at a future date
• Online Applications April 1, 2025 through May 16, 2025 (4 p.m. deadline) at https://www.applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=712
• Pay a $45.00 non-refundable application processing fee

Submission of Application:

Applications MUST be submitted online by Friday, May 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM (CST). Faxed, e-mailed, mailed or dropped off applications will NOT be accepted. Applications submitted after the deadline will NOT be accepted. Only one application per person, per testing cycle will be accepted.

To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please visit the following website:

https://www.applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=712

The Village of Barrington Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer.