Joliet Police Department
Joliet, Illinois
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of Joliet, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the Joliet Police Department.
Salary: $54,870 (Starting) - $108,870 (After 12 years)
Population: 149,000
Sworn Police Officers: 272
THE CITY OF JOLIET HAS A RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT IN PLACE: All new employees must reside within the City of Joliet /City limits within 18 months from the date of hire.
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the City of Joliet:
- Minimum of 21 years of age -AND- UNDER 35 years of age at the time of job appointment;
- U.S. citizenship at time of application;
- No felony convictions;
- Possess a valid state-issued driver's license with good driving record (this will be required as proof of ID at all stages);
- High school graduate or GED equivalent;
- Must have 20/20 vision (or corrected 20/20 vision) -AND- cannot be color blind;
- Must successfully complete a written examination on February 2, 2019. Candidates scoring in the top tier will move on to the first round of physical ability (POWER) testing and oral board interview;
- Must meet the requirements of a background investigation, pass a psychological test, polygraph test, medical, vision, and drug testing, and pass a second POWER test prior to hire;
- Pay a $40.00 non-refundable application processing fee.
All Applicants Must Meet the Requirements of the Joliet Police Department Tattoo and Body Art Policy:
1. No tattoos, body art, or brands will be 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.
2. Any visible tattoos / body art / brands that are considered obscene, sexually explicit, and / or advocate discrimination based on sex, race, religion, ethnic, or national origin are prohibited. Tattoos / body art / brands that symbolize affiliation with gangs, supremacist or extremist groups or those that advocate illegal drug use are prohibited.
3. Department members are prohibited from body ornamentation, intentional body mutilation, piercing, branding, or intentional scarring. Examples of prohibited mutilation include but are not limited to: split or forked tongues, foreign objects inserted under the skin to create a design or pattern, enlarged or stretched out holes in the ears, and any intentional scarring that is visible.
Preference Points will be awarded as determined by the City of Joliet for the following, up to a maximum of ten (10) points total. Valid documentation will be required and submitted at time of application to qualify.
- Military Veterans: 5 points (Minimum one year of service with Honorable Discharge. Copy of DD-214 required);
- Education: 2 points (Bachelor's Degree in any major -OR- Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement from an accredited college or university);
- Prior Illinois-Certified Law Enforcement Experience: 2 points (Persons who have been awarded and provide a certificate attesting to the successful completion of the Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training course - AND - are currently serving as a law enforcement officer on a part-time or full-time basis within the State of Illinois);
- Bilingual Skills: 2 points (Spanish/English - Applicants must demonstrate proficiency (oral and listening) in an eligible language set forth by the Fire and Police Commission determined by a threshold of 5% of the population of the City of Joliet (Spanish). The applicant must pay for and pass a test which the City of Joliet will provide);
- Joliet Police Cadet Experience: 2 points (Persons who have participated in the Joliet Police Department cadet program).
Submission of Application
Applications MUST be submitted online by Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at 4:00 PM (CST). Faxed, e-mailed, mailed or dropped off applications will NOT be accepted. Applications submitted after the deadline will NOT be accepted. Only one application per person, per testing cycle will be accepted.
Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination Testing: Following completion of all application materials and review of minimum qualifications, successful applicants will be invited to attend the following. Clear your calendar and make sure you are available on the following date: Mandatory Orientation and Written Exam: Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Joliet Central High School (201 E. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL 60432). Time to be determined based on number of eligible applicants participating.
Please be advised all candidates will receive an email approximately one week prior regarding their eligibility to continue in the process and specific information pertaining to the testing location and start time.
Important Disclaimer for Potential Applicants:As part of this application form, you will be required to submit various documents, records and/or additional forms. Be sure to allow sufficient time to gather this documentation and fully complete the application before the deadline. In other words, do not wait until one day before the deadline to collect and submit additional required documentation. In order for your application to be accepted, all materials must be submitted and received prior to the deadline. Applicants must be as complete and detailed as possible in filling out the application. Incomplete or inaccurate information may cause your application to be eliminated from further consideration by the City of Joliet.
The City of Joliet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.