Police Officer - Entry Level

PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Glenview Police Department is hiring an entry level Police Officer in Glenview, IL. Applications are due September 25, 2026. Candidates must meet age, residency and work eligibility requirements and complete the steps including the POWER card submission and the written exam.

Qualified applicants will be placed on the Initial Eligibility List and may earn points for military service. This process builds the Final Eligibility List and supports recruitment through PST.

Qualifications

• Written Examination Yes, required
• LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) Yes, required as described below
• Upload a copy of your P.O.W.E.R. card issued within twelve (12) months of date of application.
• PST Personal History Statement Yes, required within 10 days of passing required exam(s)
• Minimum Age 21; Applicants must be under the age of 35 as of the testing date (exceptions for active military personnel and previous police experience per 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-8).

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment process and complete eligibility steps as described on the Village website.
• Maintain compliance with citizenship/work eligibility and testing deadlines.

Job description

Glenview Police Department - Police Officer - Entry Level

Last updated on August 01, 2026
PST Partner Agency since July 27, 2026

The Glenview Police Department is accepting applications for entry level police officers. We are actively recruiting three new officers. Applications are due September 25,2026.

• Candidates who achieve a passing score on the written exam and complete all of the application requirements by the deadline will be placed on the Initial Eligibility List.
• Candidates will have 10 days from the date of the Initial Eligibility List to claim military preference points.
• A Final Eligibility List will be compiled with claims for preference points and will be valid for two years or until exhausted, whichever occurs first.

Candidates can learn more about the Glenview PoliceDepartment and the recruitment process on our Village website (Police Department |Glenview, IL ) or by contacting a recruiter.

Proof of Citizenship or legal eligibility to work in the US Read Description None

Illinois POWER card Upload a copy of your P.O.W.E.R. card issued within twelve (12) months of date of application.
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Glenview Police Department - Police Officer - Entry Level Requirements

• Written Examination Yes, required
• LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) Yes, required as described below
• Upload a copy of your P.O.W.E.R. card issued within twelve (12) months of date of application.
• PST Personal History Statement Yes, required within 10 days of passing required exam(s)
• Minimum Age 21
• Applicants must be under the age of 35 as of the respective testing date AND at such time as the Final Eligibility List is posted (exceptions for active military personnel and previous police experience per 65 ICLS 5/10-2.1-6)
• Applicants must be a resident of, and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• High School Grad/ GED Yes
• Driver's License Required Yes
• Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes
• Vision Requirements Correctable to 20/20
• College Requirement No
• Prior Experience Requirement No
• Military: Applicants be awarded 5 Points if the applicant served a minimum of one (1) year of active duty and was honorably discharged, or are now or have been members on inactive or reserve duty (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-8).

Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur

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Glenview Police Department - Police Officer - Entry Level