Police Officer Minimum Requirements:
- Authorized to work in the United States under federal law or qualified under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) for deferred immigration action.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Possess a high school diploma (or its equivalent).
- Minimum of 21 years of age and under 35 years of age by date of written exam unless otherwise exempt from such age limitation as provided in Section 5/10-2.1-6 of the Fire and Police Commissioner’s Act.
- Possess a valid POWER test card dated between 5/16/2023 – 5/16/2024.
- Eyesight no worse than 20/40 or corrected by (and must comply with) ACOEM guidelines for Law Enforcement Officers.
- Ability to pass all selection and training requirements. New officers must sign a reimbursement of expenses agreement contract if they leave within three years.
- 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.