Police Officer

PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING

Clarendon Hills (IL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Clarendon Hills Police Department is seeking a Police Officer to join its team. Candidates must meet education and certification requirements, be a U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the United States, and obtain a POWER card.

The selection includes a written exam and a physical ability test with a posted deadline of October 10, 2026. Qualifications include an associate degree in criminal justice or related field, with a preference for a bachelor’s degree; certification via the Illinois boards;

Qualifications

College transcripts or diploma from an accredited college/university with 60 semester hours and minimum GPA.
POWER card must be valid within one year of the testing deadline.
LEO certification or current service as an officer in Illinois preferred.
Criminal justice degree from an accredited college or university.
Veterans preference points may apply.

Skills

Read, speak & write English

Citizenship / work eligibility

Education

Criminal Justice degree / Associate's in CJ or LEO

Bachelor's degree - preference

Job description

Clarendon Hills Police Department - Police Officer

FREE - test fee paid by agency

Last updated on September 04, 2026

PST Partner Agency since September 01, 2026

Vacancies: 2

Testing Deadline: October 10, 2026.

College Transcripts/Diploma Must have successfully obtained from an accredited junior college, college or university, 60 semester hours or equivalent quarter or trimester hours and achieved a “C” grade point average

Proof of Citizenship or legal eligibility to work in the US

Illinois POWER card Must possess and provide a copy of a valid Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report Test (POWER) card dated within one year from the testing deadline date listed in the profile.

Law Enforcement and/or Corrections Certifications/licenses

Criminal Justice Degree Associate’s degree in criminal justice or law enforcement from an accredited college or university.

Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Certification Successful completion of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board basic training course with certification and current service as a law enforcement officer on a part-time or full time basis within the State of Illinois.

Bachelor’s Degree - Preference Points Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university.

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Written Examination Yes, required

Minimum passing score of 70%

LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) Yes, required as described below

Must possess and provide a copy of a valid Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report Test (POWER) card dated within one year from the testing deadline date listed in the profile.

PST Personal History Statement Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s)

Minimum of 21 years of age andunder 35 years of age at time of application, unless otherwise exempt by state statute

Maximum Age 34

Applicants for examination must be citizens of the United States or must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law, or an individual against whom immigration action has been deferred by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process, subject to all requirements and limitations, other than citizenship, to which other applicants are subject, and provided the applicant is authorized under federal law to obtain, carry, or purchase or otherwise possess a firearm, as required by 65 ILCS5/10-2.1-6(a).

High School Grad/ GED Yes

Driver's License Required Yes

Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult No adult felony convictions at any time.

Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes

Vision Requirements Correctable to 20/20

College Requirement

Successfully obtained from an accredited junior college or university, 60 semester hours or equivalent quarter or trimester hours and achieved a minimum "C" grade point average.

Veterans Preference Points Yes

Other Preference Points

Applicants may claim a maximum of five (5) preference points for any of the following:

At least one year of active-duty military service and honorable discharge or current reserve status in good standing.
Associate’s degree in criminal justice or law enforcement from an accredited college or university.
Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university.
Successful completion of the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board basic training course with certification and current service as a law enforcement officer on a part-time or full time basis within the State of Illinois.

Body Decorations Tattoos Prohibited: No person shall be eligible to apply for a position in the Police Department if that person has a tattoo on the head, face, scalp, neck or on the hands from the wrists to the fingertips. The area of the neck for the purpose of this standard is any portion visible while wearing a crew neck t-shirt. The area of the wrists to the fingertips for the purpose of this standard is any portion visible while wearing a sleeved shirt.

Multiple Scores from Same Applicant Highest score reported

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.