Entry-Level Police Officer

Champaign Police Department

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• champaignil.gov/police

Application Deadline:

• 01/17/20
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• Starting salary is $63,200.80 annually and increases to $68,809.00 after a 15-month probationary period.

  This position is covered under the City of Champaign Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Bargaining Unit labor agreement.

  FOP employees receive:

  • Paid sick leave
  • Personal leave
  • Vacation
  • 10 paid City holidays per year 

  Other benefits include:

  • Health, dental, vision and life insurance options 

  Officers who establish residency within the City of Champaign may apply for a $3,000 reimbursement. 

Position Details

The City of Champaign is Hiring Entry-Level Police Officers

2020-2021 Police Officer Continuous Recruitment Testing & List Creation

HOW TO APPLY:

Online applications and details are available at:

www.nationaltestingnetwork.com

APPLICATION DATES:

2020

January 2 – January 17, 2020

June 2 – June 17, 2020

2021

January 4 – Jan 17, 2021

June 1 – June 17, 2021

POLICE OFFICER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• $25 non-refundable application fee*;
• U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the United States (must meet the Dept of Homeland Security Employment Eligibility requirements at time of hire);
• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• 21 years of age by: May 25, 2020; September 28, 2020; May 24, 2021; or September 27, 2021
• Valid Driver's License;
• No felony convictions. NOTE: Some convictions for misdemeanors or serious traffic offenses may also disqualify applicants from further consideration;
• Completion and submission of online application and all required documents by 4:00 p.m. CST by application deadline. 

* The application fee can be waived for candidates experiencing financial hardship.

All portions of the testing process are mandatory. Failure to attend and successfully complete any portion of the testing process will result in elimination from employment consideration.

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

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