Position Details
Entry-Level Police Officer Hiring Process
Chicago Ridge Police Department
Chicago Ridge, Illinois
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Chicago Ridge, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of entry level police officers with the Chicago Ridge Police Department.
Testing is being conducted for immediate openings and to establish an eligibility list for anticipated future hiring needs.
The primary mission of the Chicago Ridge Police Department is to treat all with respect and dignity. We strive to provide service and protection to the residents, businesses, and visitors of Chicago Ridge. As members of the Police Department, we pledge to make the village a safe and pleasant place to live, work, and visit while representing ourselves and the village, in a positive manner.
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Village of Chicago Ridge:
- Must be a United States Citizen or compliant with 55 ILCS 5/3-6033;
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age at the time of appointment;
- Must be under the age of 35 or meet the exemption outlined in the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act of the Illinois Compiled Statutes (65 ILCS5/10-2.1-6);
- Must have valid Illinois driver’s license in good standing;
- Must have a high school diploma (or GED);
- Applicants must not have been convicted of any crime, or be guilty of infamous or notoriously disgraceful conduct. Also, applicants must have no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude, as specified in Section 10-2.1-6 of the Illinois Municipal Code;
- All appointed police officers, within one year of appointment, shall make his/her place of residence within the following Illinois counties: Cook, DuPage, Kane Will and Grundy;
- Must be proportionate height and weight to perform police duties as prescribed by the Illinois Police Training Board. Must be able to successfully meet the requirements of the P.O.W.E.R. Test at the academy;
- Must be able to speak, write, and understand the English language;
- Must meet all the eligibility requirements as set forth in Section 10-2, 1-6 of the Illinois Municipal Code;
- Applicants with military experience must submit a DD-214 indicating status of discharge with application;
- Oral interview, psychological examination, polygraph test, physical examination, fingerprinting, and thorough personal background investigation will be administered as necessary;
- Pay a $25.00 non-refundable application processing fee;
- Applications must be submitted by Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
Mandatory Written Examination Testing:
Following completion of all application materials and review of minimum qualifications, successful applicants will be invited to attend the following:
Mandatory Written Examination Testing
Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Location:
Charles E. Tokar Community Center
10655 Oak Avenue
Chicago Ridge, IL
To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please visit the following website:
https://www.applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=776
All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Chicago Ridge, which is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
