Police Officer - Entry Level

City of North Chicago

c/o C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.copsandfiretesting.com

Phone:

• 847-310-2677

Application Deadline:

• 09/02/20
• @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

• $61,808 - $90,492 (As of May 1, 2020)

Sworn:

• 61

Population:

• 32,574

Position Details

NOTE: Change of Testing Date and New Deadline

New Deadline: 9/2/20

New Test Date: 9/19/20

North Chicago Board of Fire and Police Commissioners have requested a change of date due to the restrictions of COVID-19 and the inability to secure a site for a large group setting for the last date.

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of North Chicago is now accepting applications for the position of:  Entry Level Police Officer

The North Chicago Police Department works in partnership with the community to promote open communication, education, cooperation, enforcement, and fair and equal treatment to improve the safety and security of the community.

Testing is being conducted for immediate new hires and to establish an eligibility list for anticipated future hiring needs.

Applications are available at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

Applications will be online for purchase until 9/2/20 – 2:00 PM

The deadline for returning completed applications is:

Wednesday, September 2, 2020 by 4:00 PM

All applications must be returned to the office of:

C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service
ATTN: North Chicago PD
200 W. Higgins Road, Suite 201
Schaumburg, IL 60195

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Citizenship:  Must be a U.S. Citizen  
• Driver’s License:  Must possess a valid Driver’s License at the time of application with the ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License upon time of hire.
• Age Requirement:  Applicant must have attained their 21st birthday by the last date for filing applications (9/2/20).  Applicants must be under the age of 35 years old at the last date of filing applications (9/2/20) and at such time as the final eligibility list is posted, unless exempt by State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6., which provides in part that the age limitation does not apply to any person previously employed as a Certified (full-time) Law Enforcement Officer for a municipality in the United States.
• Education:  Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement.
• Testing:  Must be able to successfully complete all phases of testing.

NOTE: P.O.W.E.R. Card is not required at the time of application, however; candidates must possess a valid P.O.W.E.R. Card issued within a year prior to the date of hire.

P.O.W.E.R. Card can be obtained at one of these sites:

• NIPSTA: www.nipsta.org
• Triton: www.triton.edu/power
• Joliet Jr. College: www.jjc.edu/about-jjc/places-interest/power-testing

All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.

Additional information will be provided in the packet which can be downloaded at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

There is a $30.00 non-refundable application fee. Applications are NOT available at the North Chicago Police Department or City Hall.

Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination: 

Saturday, September 19, 2020

Registration starts at 8:30 AM

Orientation – 9:00 AM

Written Examination immediately following the Orientation

Location:

TBD

All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of North Chicago, which is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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