Clarendon Hills, IL Police Officer Job Application

Description

Clarendon Hills Police Department
Police Officer Job Application 

Application deadline: Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

Starting Salary: $86,621 as of 1/1/2026 with excellent benefits package 

Join a team committed to protecting and serving with integrity, courage, and compassion.

Welcome to Clarendon Hills, a charming and close-knit village where a strong sense of community isn’t just a slogan—it’s a way of life. We are seeking a police officer to serve in a community that deeply values and actively partners with its police department. Our proactive policing philosophy is centered on building genuine relationships; you’ll be a familiar, trusted face in our school hallways, a problem-solving partner for our local businesses, and a positive role model for kids in our parks. We are looking for a guardian, not just an enforcer—someone who believes that real police work is about strengthening the fabric of a community one positive interaction at a time. If you are called to serve and want to see the direct, positive impact of your work every single day, we invite you to make a true difference with us.

 Pay and Benefits: 

• Exceptional Starting Salary: Launch your career with a competitive starting salary of $86,621. Increases to $121,995 after 6 years under current contract. 
• Efficient Work Schedule: Benefit from the 12-hour shift model, providing you with more consecutive days off for greater work-life balance.
• Multi-Layered Retirement Security: Secure your future with the robust Illinois Police Pension, Social Security, PLUS the option to enroll in 457 retirement savings plan.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Gain peace of mind with full coverage including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family.
• Long-Term Financial Planning: Build a protected nest egg for future medical needs with the VEBA (Voluntary Employees’ Beneficiary Association) retirement healthcare savings plan.
• Time Off That Counts: Enjoy generous accruals of Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave from day one.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We invest in your growth with a strong Tuition Reimbursement program, helping you achieve your academic goals without the debt.
• Union Representation: Benefit from the advocacy provided by MAP Union Membership

Career Opportunities: 

A career with us is more than just a job—it’s a chance to continuously evolve. We offer diverse assignments that let you apply your skills, pursue your passion, and lead in specialized fields.

• MERIT SWAT: Master advanced weaponry, tactics, and collaboration to respond to critical, high-risk incidents.
• Drone Unit: Join the cutting edge of policing by piloting Unmanned Aerial Systems for search operations, high-risk apprehensions, and accident reconstruction.
• Digital Forensics: Hunt cybercriminals and uncover vital evidence by mastering data extraction and analysis from electronic devices.
• Investigations: Transition into a detective role, taking ownership of complex felony cases, building comprehensive cases, and securing successful prosecutions.
• Evidence Technician: Become the crucial link between the crime scene and the courtroom, meticulously processing physical evidence to solve crimes.
• Juvenile Officer: Directly impact the next generation by focusing on youth crime prevention, intervention, and community outreach.
• Bike Unit: Enhance patrol visibility, build stronger community trust, and quickly maneuver through the community on our new e-bikes.

Hiring Process explained:

Our hiring process is designed to find dedicated, community-minded individuals ready to serve with integrity. Candidates begin with a written examination to assess judgment and problem-solving skills, followed by a panel interview with the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners. Those who advance will complete a thorough background investigation, psychological evaluation and polygraph examination to ensure honesty and emotional readiness for the demands of law enforcement. Final candidates undergo a medical examination and drug screening to confirm fitness for duty. Each step is an opportunity to demonstrate your commitment, professionalism, and readiness to join our team.

Minimum Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship or legal authorization to work in the U.S. 
• High school diploma or GED
• Must have successfully obtained, from an accredited junior college, college or university, 60 semester hours or equivalent quarter or trimester hours and achieved a “C” grade point average
• Valid driver’s license 
• Must be 21 years of age at time of application deadline and under 35 years of age at time of application deadline and at such time as the initial eligibility list is established (except as otherwise determined by State Statute)
• Applicants must have 20/20 corrected vision (eye glasses or contacts may be used to meet the standards) and be able to distinguish between colors (red, blue, green, and yellow)
• Must possess and provide a copy of a valid POWER test card no later than the date of the written exam.
• Preference points for qualifying applicants meeting military, educational or law enforcement experience requirement (65 ILCS 5/10-2.18 and 10-2.1-9)

• Confirmed online application (available after download)
• Consent and Release Agreement (available after download)
• Waiver of Liability (available after download)
• Copy of high school diploma or GED
• Copy of official college/university transcripts reflecting proof of having earned at least 60 semester hours or the equivalent number of quarter or trimester hours and having achieved a “C” grade point average or better (unofficial transcripts and copies of diplomas are not accepted in lieu).
• Copy of valid driver’s license
• Copy of birth record as proof of citizenship. May include: state/county issued birth record, passport or naturalization papers 
• Copy of valid POWER test card dated no earlier than December 6, 2024. Due at time of written exam.