Position Details
NOTE: There is no application fee for this hiring process.
Elk Grove Village Police Department
Elk Grove Village, Illinois
The Elk Grove Village Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Entry-Level Police Officer.
Certified Lateral Officers may apply directly with the Village of Elk Grove at the following website:
https://www.elkgrove.org/Home/Components/JobPosts/Job/364/373
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Elk Grove Village Police Department:
- US citizen or otherwise eligible under 55 ILCS 5/3-6033 and must speak English;
- At least 21 and under the age of 35 by the date of the written examination (May 29, 2026) unless exempt by state statute;
- Possess high school diploma or GED equivalent;
- Completed 60 semester college credit hours from an accredited college or university as of the application deadline date (May 18, 2026) -OR- must have served 24 months of active duty or 180 days of combat duty as designated by the Department of Defense in the United States Armed Forces, and have not been discharged under circumstances other than honorable. (This requirements does not apply to lateral candidates.)
- No felony convictions and must be of good moral character; (Note: A misdemeanor or felony conviction does not constitute automatic bar from employment. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstance, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for, may however, be considered in assessing qualifications for employment. Applicants may be requested to provide additional information regarding criminal convictions to assist the Village in evaluating qualifications for employment in the position sought). The applicant understands that the Village is not requesting, nor should the applicant disclose expunged juvenile records of adjudication or arrest;
- Possess a valid state-issued driver's license;
- Possess 20/40 corrected vision;
- ANY visible tattoos or markings above the collarbone such as the neck, head, face, tongue, lips, and/or scalp, are expressly prohibited. Tattoos deemed obscene or offensive in nature, as determined by the Office of Human Resources, must be concealed; See FAQ on Summary of Hiring Process page for details;
- Successfully pass:
- written examination
- background investigation
- oral interview with the Board of Fire and Police Commission
- polygraph
- medical evaluation (to include drug and alcohol screening)
- psychological evaluation
- Must possess a valid POWER Test card, issued within 12 months of the application deadline date;
- Only POWER Test cards issued by NIPSTA, Triton College, or Joliet Junior College will be accepted.*
- ILETSB Certified Law Enforcement Officers are not required to submit a POWER Test card.
*Visit the following websites for additional information on obtaining a POWER Test card:
Preference Points:
A maximum of (4) preference points will be awarded as determined by the Village of Elk Grove Village for any one the following:
- Military (maximum 2 pts): Armed Forces veterans Honorably discharged will earn one-half point for each six months of active service up to a maximum of two points. Individuals with General or Other Than Honorable discharge are not eligible for veteran preference points;
- Education (maximum 2 pts): Persons who have successfully obtained an Associate's Degree may claim 1 point. Persons who have successfully obtained a Bachelor's Degree may claim 2 points;
Claim forms and submittal instructions will be distributed to individuals that successfully pass the written examination.
To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please visit the following website:
https://applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=791
The Elk Grove Village Police Department provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Village of Elk Grove Village complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The Village of Elk Grove Village prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
