Police Officer Minimum Requirements:
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Applicant must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university by exam date
- Current students with an anticipated graduation in 2024 are eligible to participate in the testing process but must have attained a bachelor’s degree within one year of appointment. These applicants have until the application deadline to submit an education waiver with a letter from the registrar on school letterhead, or equivalent document, stating that they have or are on track to successfully complete their bachelor’s degree
- Possess a valid driver’s license, which will be used for identification at all phases of testing
- Be at least 20 years of age and under 35 at time of application deadline, unless exempt by state statute
- Must have corrected vision to 20/20
- If a Veteran of the military or currently serving, include a copy of your DD-214
- Must be able to pass the POWER test at time of hire in order to meet the physical requirements of the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy