Police Officer

Note:  For Cahokia only, applications must be postmarked by 9/4/19

All applications must be returned to the office of:

C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service

ATTN: Cahokia PD

200 W. Higgins Road, Suite 201

Schaumburg, IL 60195

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Citizenship:  Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Driver’s License:  Must possess a valid Driver’s License at the time of application with the ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License upon time of hire.
• Age Requirement:  Applicants must have attained their 21st birthday by the last date for filing applications (9/4/19).  Applicants must be under the age of 35 years on 9/4/19 (and when the final eligibility register is posted) unless exempt by State Statute 65 IL 5/10 – 2. 1-6 
• Education:  Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement.
• Residence:  Must reside within a 25-mile radius of the boundaries of Cahokia within six (6) months of hire. (excluding Missouri) 

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

Additional information will be provided in the 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 Cahokia Police Department or Village Hall.

Applicants must attend the mandatory orientation and test date:

Mandatory Orientation, Physical and Written Examination:

Saturday, September 21, 2019

Registration starts at 7:30 AM

Orientation – 8:00 AM

Physical and Written Examination immediately following the Orientation

Location:

Cahokia High School

800 Range Lane

Cahokia, IL 62206

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