Police Officer

• Citizenship:  Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Driver’s License:  Must have a valid Class “D” Illinois driver’s license or a valid out of state driver’s license of similar classification.
• Age Requirements:  Must have attained their 21st birthday, by the last date for filing applications (6/9/21). Applicants, must be under the age of 35 at last date for filing applications (unless they have been certified and employed as a full-time police officer with a municipality in the United States, or otherwise exempt by State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6).
• Education:  Must have a High School Diploma, GED, or High School Proficiency Certificate AND an Associate’s Degree or 60 credit hours towards a Bachelor’s Degree at the time of application. (with proof of documentation at time of application)
• Character:  Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral character
• Eyesight:  Eyesight shall be at least 20/20 corrected and may not be afflicted with color blindness or any eye abnormalities at the time of an offer of employment.
• Residency:  At this time there are no residency requirements
• Testing:  Must be able to participate and successfully complete all phases of the testing.
• P.O.W.E.R. Card:  Applicants MUST possess a valid P.O.W.E.R. Card issued between the dates of 6/9/20 – 6/9/21 (and turned in by deadline)

All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged  to continue with the application process.

Additional information will be provided in the application packet which can be downloaded at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

There is a $25.00 non-refundable application fee.

Applications are NOT available at the Olympia Fields Police Department or the Village Hall.

Applicants must attend the mandatory test date:

Orientation and Written Examination:

Saturday, June 26, 2021 – Registration Starts at 8:00 AM

Orientation Starts at 8:30 AM

Written Examination immediately following the Orientation

Location:

Colin Powell Middle School

20600 Matteson Avenue

Matteson, IL 60443

The Village of Olympia Fields is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable Federal, State and local laws regarding employment.