Village of Hillside, Illinois Police Department
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Hillside, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the Hillside Police Department. Certified Officers are encouraged to apply.
Salary: $77,158 – $114,635 plus an additional $1,500 per year for an Associate's Degree and $3,000 per year for a Bachelor's Degree.
Population: 8,100
Sworn Police Officers: 26
All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Village of Hillside:
- U.S. citizenship or legally authorized to work in the U.S.;
- No felony convictions;
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent;
- Valid Illinois driver's license;
- Minimum of 21 years of age (by October 16, 2026) -AND- must be UNDER 35 years of age as of date of hire, unless otherwise exempt by State Statute;
- Must meet the requirements of a background check;
- Must pass a medical, psychological and polygraph test;
- $30.00 non-refundable application processing fee.
Certified Candidates: An applicant who is/was a police officer in good standing with the law enforcement agency he/she is/was employed with and certified by the State certification board is eligible to be placed on a certified officer transfer eligibility list.
- Certified officer transfer candidates ARE REQUIRED to take the written exam;
- Certified officer transfer candidates ARE REQUIRED to participate in the oral interview process.
In order to be eligible for the Certified Officer Transfer Eligibility List, you must meet the following requirements:
- Have been employed, whether currently or in the past, for at least two (2) years as a full-time, non-probationary, sworn law enforcement officer of a regular police department in any municipality, county, university or State law enforcement agency.
- NOTE: Part-time certification does NOT meet this requirement.
- Must be in good standing with the agency in which they served.
- Ability to furnish upon request a copy of the following documents to the extent applicable: a resume, professional licenses, training certificates, naval or military serve board or discharge papers (DD-214/Copy 4), and documents confirming work experience.
Preference Points will be awarded as determined by the Village of Hillside for the following only:
Military Experience: Active duty U.S. military service members with an un-redacted Honorable Discharge. DD-214 must be submitted with application to qualify.
Education: Applicants who have earned a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in any field of study. Copy of diploma must be submitted with application to qualify.
Submission of Application
- Applications MUST be submitted online by Monday, October 19, 2026 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.
Hiring Process Steps and Timeline
Phase 1: Submit Application (YOU ARE CURRENTLY AT THIS PHASE) Applicants must complete and submit all application materials by Monday, October 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM (CST). Candidates requesting preference points must submit documentation at this time.
Phase 2: Mandatory Remote On-Line 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 9:00 AM on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 through Friday, October 30, 2026 at 4:00 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.).
The Village of Hillside, Illinois is an equal opportunity employer.