Mattoon, IL Police Officer Job Application

Description

Application Deadline: Friday, October 18, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

Starting Salary: $70,092 after first year probationary period 

Minimum Requirements:

• $25 non-refundable application fee
• U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States 
• No felony convictions
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent 
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 20 years old to test. Must be 21 to under 35 years of age at time of hire, unless otherwise exempt
• Residency within 25 miles of City corporate limits, within six (6) months of hire
• A thorough background investigation including a full medical and psychological evaluation will be required prior to hire; complete disclosure and sincerity within your application is necessary. A polygraph may be required.

Required documentation must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on 10/18/2024:

• Online application – available after purchase
• Consent and Release Agreement (2 pages) – available after purchase
• Appendix A (2 pages) – available after purchase 
• Copy of high school diploma or equivalent 
• Copy of valid driver’s license
• Copy of one of the following – can include: U.S. County/State birth certificate, U.S. Passport, Naturalization papers, Permanent Resident Card, or Work Authorization Card 

Testing and Orientation Information:
Candidates must attend the mandatory orientation, written examination and POWER test on Saturday, November 16, 2024.  Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. Please arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. with a photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, military ID) to sign-in.  There will be no late admittance. Test will be held in Mattoon, IL at multiple locations:
 
1) Written Exam: 1718 Broadway, Mattoon, IL (Lone Elm Room of the Amtrack station, 2 blocks north of the Police Department)
2) POWER test run: 2521 Walnut, Mattoon, IL (high school track)
3) All other components of the POWER test: 1710 Wabash, Mattoon, IL

Testing is expected to take several hours; please plan accordingly.

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(s) and gather the required documentation (listed above) for submission to IOS Recruitment by 2:00 p.m. on 10/18/2024.  Failure to complete any portion of the application process will eliminate you from further consideration. 

All application fees are non-refundable. Be sure you meet the minimum requirements before completing the purchase. All communications will come from

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