Description

Harvey Police Department
Police Officer Job Application
Application Deadline: Friday, January 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
Starting Salary: $61,509.00

Minimum Requirements:

$35.00 non-refundable application fee
Be a United States citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be at least 20 years old by the application deadline and no older than 40 years of age at the time of the written exam. Candidates under 21 years of age are invited to apply but will not receive an offer of employment until they have legally turned 21.
Have a high school diploma (or its equivalent)
Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license
Possess a valid P.O.W.E.R. test card dated within one year from the date of the written exam. Must be dated February 1, 2024 – February 1, 2025.
- POWER cards can be obtained through the below or any license agency:
- NIPSTA
- Joliet Junior College
Be of good moral character and capable of performing the duties of a sworn officer of the State of Illinois
Must be able to possess a valid FOID card by time of hire
Not have been convicted of any felony or crimes of moral turpitude
Must possess a satisfactory driving record
Be free from the use of illegal drugs
Willingness to submit to a thorough background investigation designed to measure the applicant’s suitability for police work
Must live within 22 miles of the City of Harvey limits.

Required Documentation due by 2:00 p.m. (CST) on 1/3/2025 (no faxes/emails accepted):

Online Application – available after purchase
Consent and Release Agreement (2 pages) – available after purchase
Copy of high school diploma or equivalent
Copy of valid IL driver’s license
Copy of proof of legal authorization to work in the United States – can include: U.S. County/State issued birth certificate, U.S. Passport, Naturalization papers, a valid Permanent Resident card (Green card) or Employment Authorization Card.
Optional: copy of valid POWER test card dated 2/1/2024 – 2/1/2025 (candidates that do not submit a valid POWER card during the application period will be required to take the physical exam immediately following the written exam on February 1, 2025)
Optional: copy of social security card (required at time of hire)
Optional: copy of valid FOID card (required at time of hire)
Optional: copy of Military-DD-214
Optional: copy of official college transcripts

Orientation and Testing Information:
Candidates must attend the mandatory orientation, written examination, and POWER test, on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Check-in will begin at 8:00 a.m. Please arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. with a photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID) to sign-in. There will be no late admittance. In the event an applicant achieves a passing score on the written examination and cannot obtain a State of Illinois POWER test card from a licensed agency dated between February 1, 2024 – February 1, 2025, they will be required to participate in the POWER test that will be administered in Harvey immediately following the written test. Additional details and guidelines will be provided approximately one week before the exam.

Application Process Information:
When you have completed the online application you will receive a confirmation number. You will also need to print and sign the required release form and gather the required documentation (listed above) for submission to IOS Recruitment by 2:00 p.m. (CST) on 1/3/2025. Failure to complete any portion of the application process will eliminate you for further consideration. Please be sure to confirm that you meet the minimum requirements before purchasing the application. No refunds will be issued.

All communications regarding the hiring process will come from re*********@io*********.com. Be sure to add us to your email address book and check your inbox (including spam folder) often for important notifications. IO Solutions is not responsible for email communications going to spam.

Please contact IOS Recruitment at (800)-343-HIRE or re*********@io*********.com with questions regarding the application process, testing site, or required documentation before the application deadline date.