Alsip Police Department

Police Officer Application
Deadline 2/19/2024 4:00 PM
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Stanard & Associates, Inc. administers the application process for the Village of Alsip Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, and the Village of Alsip Board of Fire and Police Commissioners retains authority over the application process and hiring of individuals. All applicant information and application forms are the property of the Village of Alsip Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. 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.

Alsip Police Department
Alsip, Illinois

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Alsip, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of entry level police officers with the Alsip Police Department. Testing is being conducted for new hires, immediate opening, and to establish an eligibility list for anticipated future hiring needs.

Population: 19,200
Sworn Police Officers: 42
Salary: $72,024.60 (Starting) - $103,417.60 (after 5 years)

Plus:

Excellent Employment Benefits
Fitness Bonus ($350/year)
Education Bonus ($975/year Bachelor's Degree, $500/year - Associates Degree)
Range Bonus (up to $300/year)
No Vaccination Requirements
Statewide Residency

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

  • U.S. citizenship and/or legal permanent resident of the United States; 
  • Possess a valid state-issued driver's license and qualify for an Illinois driver's license at time of hire; 
  • Minimum of 20 years of age -AND- UNDER 35 years of age at the time at time of application (February 19, 2024)and at such time as the final eligibility list is posted, unless exempt by State statute 65ILCS 5/10-2.1-6(d) which provides in part that the age limitation does not apply to a person previously employed as a Certified (full-time) Law Enforcement Officer in a municipality in the United States;
  • High school graduate -OR- GED equivalent;
  • Applicants with military experience must submit a DD-214 indicating status of discharge with application;
  • Acquire Illinois residency within 18-month probationary period;
  • Must possess a valid P.O.W.E.R. Test card issued no more than 12 months prior to the written exam date (February 27, 2024);
    • P.O.W.E.R. Test Cards issued by NIPSTA, Triton College, or Joliet Junior College will be accepted.
  • Pay a $30.00 non-refundable application processing fee. 
A maximum of (5) preference points will be awarded as determined by the Village of Alsip for any one the following:
  • Education: Persons who have successfully obtained an Associate's Degree in the field of law enforcement or criminal justice, -OR- a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. Copy of unofficial transcripts must be submitted with application to qualify.
  • Experience: Persons who have been awarded a certificate of successful completion of the Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Course (Certified Illinois Police Officer). Copy of state-issued certification must be submitted with application to qualify.
  • Military: Persons who were engaged in the military or naval service of the United States for at least one year, and were honorably discharged, -OR-  who are now, or may hereafter be on inactive or reserve duty in such military or naval service. A copy of Form DD-214 or equivalent proof of current military service must be submitted with application to qualify.   

 

Submission of Application

Applications MUST be submitted online by Monday, February 19, 2024 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 On-line Written Examination Testing: 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 available between Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 9:00 AM and Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 4:00 PM. 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.).

 
 
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 Village of Alsip. 
 

All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of
the Village of Alsip, which is an Equal Opportunity Employer