Description

Wheeling Police Department
Police Officer Application
Application Deadline: Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
Starting Salary: $82,270

2 Immediate Positions Available!

Minimum Requirements:

At least 21 years old but under 35 years old by date of written exam, unless exempt by such age limitations as provided in Section 5/10-2.1-6 of the Fire and Police Commissioner’s Act
Authorized to work in the United States under federal law and carry a firearm
Valid driver’s license
POWER test card – must be dated wihtin one year of the written exam
High school diploma or GED
Vision correctable to 20/30 and free from color blindness
Ability to pass all phases of selection including polygraph, psychological, and medical examinations
Not have been convicted of a felony, a crime of moral turpitude, or any misdemeanor specifically listed in section 10-2.1-6 of the Act, 65 ILCS 5/10-2.16 as amended
Not be a habitual user of illegal narcotics or drugs or intoxicating beverages or be an illegal gambler
Not be physically or mentally unable to perform the duties of the position of police officer

Required Documentation due by the application deadline:

Confirmed online application (available after purchase)
Consent and release agreement (available after purchase)
Copy of high school diploma/GED
Copy of valid driver’s license
Copy of proof of authorization to work in the United Sates. May include: U.S. County/State issued birth record, U.S. Passport, Naturalization Papers, or Permanent Resident Card.
Copy of POWER test card – must be dated no earlier than February 2, 2024

Orientation and Testing:
Sunday, February 2, 2025.
Sign-in begins at 7:15 a.m. and closes at 7:45 a.m. – no late admittance. Testing will be held at: School District 21 in Wheeling, IL. Additional details regarding the orientation and testing will be provided at a later time.

Application Process Information:
Once you complete the online application, you will receive a confirmation number. You will also need to print and sign the required release form(s) and gather the required documentation listed above for submission to IOS Recruitment by 2:00 p.m. on 1/3/2025.

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