Entry-Level Police Officer

Wheaton; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

457(b) Retirement Savings Plan

City-paid Life Insurance ($50,000)

Health Insurance (PPO or HMO)

Dental and Vision Insurance

Vacation & Holidays (80 hours vacation

Sick Leave & Personal Leave

Job summary

City of Wheaton Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer to serve a community of approximately 54,000 residents in DuPage County. The department emphasizes a professional, career‑oriented environment with opportunities for development and advancement based on skills and aptitude.

Starting salary is $80,028 under a collective bargaining agreement; applicants must meet age, education, valid driver’s license, vision, and work authorization requirements, and complete NTN

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Be able to pass the POWER Test at time of hire.
• Complete the National Testing Network self-assessment (PSSA) by deadline.

Skills

Legal work authorization

POWER Test

NATIONAL TESTING NETWORK

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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Application Deadline: November 20th 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Starting Salary: $80,028 (Collective bargaining agreement currently under negotiation)
Sworn Officers: 70
Population: 54,000

Join the Wheaton Police Department

The City of Wheaton Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer. Join a professional, community-focused department serving approximately 54,000 residents in DuPage County.

The Wheaton Police Department offers a professional environment with opportunities for career development and advancement based on skills, attitude, and aptitude. Our progressive approach provides officers with opportunities to expand their experience, pursue their professional goals, and build a long and fulfilling career in law enforcement.

• Starting: $80,028 (Collective bargaining agreement currently under negotiation)
• Duty Weapon and All Duty Equipment is Purchased by the Police Department
• 457(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• $50,000 City-paid Life Insurance
• 80 Hours of Vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Robust Wellness Program
• Choice of PPO or HMO Health Insurance Plan
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care FSAs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 8 Hours of Sick Leave Per Month, After 12 Months of Service
• Sick Leave Buyback
• 12 Hours of Personal Leave
• Free Uniform Dry Cleaning
• On-Duty Workouts
• Be at least 20 and under 35 years of age at the application deadline, unless exempt by state statute
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Possess a bachelor’s degree, or qualify for an applicable educational waiver
  • Applicants who do not currently possess a bachelor’s degree must commit to obtaining a bachelor’s degree within 24 months of hire and complete an educational waiver request as part of the employment application.
  • The education requirement is waived for service members who have completed 36 months of honorable active-duty service.
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Have corrected vision of 20/20
• Be able to pass the POWER Test at the time of hire

All candidates must complete the Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) through the National Testing Network (NTN) no later than Friday, November 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Step 2: City of Wheaton application & Document Submission

Applicants who achieve a passing score on the NTN examination will receive direct communication from the City of Wheaton inviting them to complete the Entry-Level Police Officer Application and submit all required supporting documentation through a secure Microsoft SharePoint site. All application materials and supporting documents must be submitted no later than Friday, November 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Invitations will be sent weekly to applicants who have achieved a passing score.

Required Documents

• Entry-Level Police Officer Application
• Copy of a valid driver’s license
• Proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, as applicable, including one of the following:
  • U.S. county or state-issued birth certificate
  • Valid U.S. passport
  • Naturalization papers
  • Valid Permanent Resident Card
  • Employment Authorization Document (EAD) / Work Authorization Card
• College transcripts reflecting completion of a bachelor’s degree
• Preference Point Claim Form
  • Supporting documentation as outlined on the Preference Point Claim Form (DD-214)

Application Deadlines

• Application and Document Upload Deadline: November 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

The City of Wheaton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.