Description
Richton Park Police Department
Police Officer Job Application
Application Deadline: Friday, August 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
Starting Salary: $69,324.00
Top out Salary (after 7 years): $106,893.00
Department Size: 30
Minimum Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- No felony convictions
- No residency required
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license
- 21 to under 35 years of age as of test date unless otherwise exempt by IL State Statute
- Must provide a valid POWER test card dated on or after February 29, 2025, and must also be able to pass the POWER test upon entrance to the police academy
Benefits:
- Vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Pension plan
- Longevity pay
- Education incentive
- Specialty units compensation
- Uniform allowance
Required Documentation due by the application deadline:
- Complete and confirmed online application (available after download)
- Consent and release agreement form (available after download)
- Copy of high school diploma or GED
- Copy of valid driver’s license
- Copy of proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S. – May include: U.S. county/state issued birth record, U.S. passport, naturalization papers, valid permanent resident card, or employment authorization card
- Copy of valid POWER test card dated no earlier than February 29, 2025.
- Below are some of the licensed agencies that provide the POWER test
Orientation and Testing:
Candidates must attend the mandatory orientation and written examination on Saturday, September 27, 2025. You must arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. with a photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, military ID) to sign in. Late arrivals will not be permitted. Additional details will be provided to eligible candidates approximately one week prior to the exam date.
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 the deadline. Failure to complete any portion of the application process will eliminate you from further consideration.
If you have any questions about the application process or the minimum requirements, please contact IOS Recruitment at recruitment@iosolutions.com prior to the application deadline.
All communications will come from recruitment@iosolutions.com. Be sure to add us to your address book and check your inbox (including spam folder) often for important notifications.
