Entry Level Police Officer Testing

City of DeKalb, IL; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of DeKalb invites applications for the role of Entry Level Police Officer. Applicants must meet specific age, education, and background criteria and will undergo a selection process, which includes written exams and interviews. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth within the city's police department.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and under 35, U.S. citizen.
• No felony convictions.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Complete a series of assessments including a written exam and background investigation.
• Pass psychological and medical examinations before employment offer.
• Attend and complete the required police training.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of DeKalb is accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officer to establish an eligibility list.

Please click HERE to view the recruitment brochure and application instructions.

The process and the minimum qualifications are dictated by the Board of Fire & Police Commissioner's Rules and Regulations and are detailed in the recruitment brochure.

For consideration the following documents must be submitted with your online application:

• At least 21 years old and under the age of 35 unless exempt from such age limitation as provided in Section 5/10-2.1-6 of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act . Proof of birthdate is required.
• Valid Driver's License (attach to application)
• Minimum of High School diploma or equivalent (attach to application)
• U.S. Citizen
• No felony convictions and/or crime involving moral turpitude as specified in Section 5/10-2.1-6 Part C of theBoard of Fire and Police Commissioners Act .

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

• Valid Driver's License.
• Must pass psychological and medical examinations.
• POWER Test

Candidates must fill out an application with NTNANDthe City of DeKalb:

• The City of DeKalb Application can be found at: http://www.cityofdekalb.com/254/Employment
• The NTN application and scheduling of the written exam can be found at: www.nationaltestingnetwork.com . Please select Law Enforcement Jobs and sign up for theCity of DeKalb exam. Candidates MUST complete the Personal Health Questionnaire (PHQ) and Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) on the NTN website along with the application.

SELECTION PROCESS The selection process includes submission of an application, written exam, oral interview, background investigation and polygraph exam. Psychological and medical exams are completed upon conditional offer of employment.

Upon completion of the written exam, all candidate scores will be automatically forwarded to the City of DeKalb hiring officials. Candidates who attain a passing score will be placed on the department's pool of eligible candidates to continue to participate in other stages of the selection process. The cut-off score for the written examination will be based on the recommendation of the developer of the written examination and will be consistent with minimally qualified performance in the Police Officer position.

Questions about the NTN application and/or written exam?

Please call: National Testing Network – 1 [phone]

Questions about the City application?

Please call: City of DeKalb, Human Resources Department – 1 [phone]

Applications AND Written Exam Due:

Thursday, July 31, 2025 Please click here to view the City's policy regarding the hiring of immediate family members of a current City employee, elected official, or appointed official prior to completing an application for employment.