Midlothian Police Department

Police Officer Application
Deadline 9/18/2023 4:00 PM
Warning: the deadline for this application expired

Stanard & Associates, Inc. administers the application process for the Village of Midlothian Board of Fire and Police Commission, and the Village of Midlothian Board of Fire and Police Commission retains authority over the application process and hiring of individuals. All applicant information and application forms are the property of the Village of Midlothian Board of Fire and Police Commission. Stanard & Associates, Inc. does not establish the qualification or eligibility requirements, required application procedures, or related employment standards and procedures and is limited in addressing questions or requests for information in these areas.

Midlothian Police Department
Midlothian, Illinois

The Board of Fire and Police Commission of the Village of Midlothian, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of probationary police officer with the Midlothian Police Department.

Starting Salary: $50,847
Population: 13,983
Sworn Police Officers: 33

Benefits:

  • The current top salary of $88,528.51 (The police contract is currently being negotiated).
  • 12-hour shifts with every other weekend off.
  • Tuition reimbursement available
  • Paid medical insurance upon retirement
  • Opportunities for specialty assignments and trainings
  • A brand new police facility 

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Village of Midlothian:

  • U.S. citizenship;
  • Valid driver's license;
  • Must be at least 21 years of age and be under the age of 35 at the time of hire (or meet the exemption set forth in the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act of the Illinois Compiled Statutes (65 ILCS5/10-2.1-6);
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent;
  • Be of good moral character and sound health;
  • Have no criminal convictions or court supervisions for criminal offenses;
  • Have the ability to read and write English;
  • Pass a physical agility test, written test, polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical evaluation and pre-employment background investigation;
  • Applicants that are offered a position of employment as a full-time police officer MUST have a POWER Card indicating that the applicant passed the POWER test within six (6) months prior to the appointment date.
  • Application Deadline: Monday, September 18, 2023 at 4 pm (CST).

Required documents (to be submitted at time of application):

  • Valid driver’s license;
  • Birth certificate;
  • Social security card;
  • High school diploma or GED certificate;
  • Military Service Record Form DD-214 (if applicable).

 NOTE:  Incomplete or defective applications will NOT be accepted and will disqualify the applicant. 

 

DATES TO REMEMBER:

  1. Submit Application: Applicants must complete and submit all application materials by Monday, September 18, 2023 @ 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.  
  1. Written Examination: Following completion of all application materials and review of minimum qualifications, successful applicants will be invited to participate in remote on-line written exam testing starting at 9 AM on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 through Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 4 PM.  The test will only be available during this time period.  Candidates will need to have access to a laptop or desktop computer.  All candidates will receive an email approximately one week prior regarding their status in the process, along with further instructions for taking the on-line written exam. NOTE: Please be sure to check your email spam folder. Many email account providers automatically send our emails there in error (i.e. Google, Yahoo, etc.).   

 

A Study Guide for the written exam is available for purchase at the following website: https://www.applytoserve.com/Study/  It contains useful information for preparing to take the exam, including a sample practice test and sample test answer key to check your answers.

 
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. 
 
The Village of Midlothian is an Equal Opportunity Employer.