Police Officer

The Board of Police Commissioners for the Village of Elburn is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.

Testing is being conducted to establish an Eligibility List for future hiring needs.

The Village of Elburn is located in picturesque Kane County and is approximately 45 miles from downtown Chicago.  With its small-town character and growing population, the Village of Elburn offers an abundant opportunity to residents and businesses. The community has convenient shopping and entertainment nearby. Additionally, there is easy access to the City of Chicago by way of the Metra train (UP West line) that starts/terminates in Elburn.

Applications are available at:

www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com

Applications will be online for purchase until 3/19/25 – 2:00 PM

The deadline for returning completed applications is:

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 by 4:00 PM

(Note: This is not a postmark date)

All applications must be returned to the office of:

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

ATTN: Elburn PD

1251 N. Plum Grove Road, Suite 160

Schaumburg, IL 60173

You must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Citizenship:  Must be a U.S. Citizen of the United States or an individual who has permanent resident status and is legally authorized to work in the United States.  Must under federal law, be authorized to obtain, carry, purchase, or otherwise possess a firearm.
• Driver’s License:  Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of application and 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 (3/19/25). Applicants must be under the age of 35 years old at the last date of filing applications (3/19/25) AND at such time as Final Eligibility Register is posted unless they have been certified as a full-time police officer for a municipality in the United States or are otherwise 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.
• Character:  Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral character.
• Residence:  Officers employed by the Village of Elburn will be required to live within 40 miles of the Elburn Police Department at the completion of their probationary employment period.
• Testing:  Must be able to successfully complete all phases of testing which may include, but not limited to:
• written examination
• oral interview
• extensive background investigation
• post-offer physical and drug screen

Applicants who have been awarded a certificate attesting to their successful completion of the minimum standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Course, as provided in the Illinois Police Training Act, may be given preference in appointment over non-certified applicants.

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 $35.00 non-refundable application fee.  Applications are NOT available at the Elburn Police Department or Village Hall.

Applicants must attend the mandatory orientation and test date - spouses or significant others are invited to attend the orientation portion on this date:

Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination:

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Registration starts at 7:30 AM

Orientation – 8:00 AM

Written Examination immediately following the Orientation

Location:

Elburn American Legion Post #630 

112 N. Main Street (IL Rt 47)

Elburn, IL 60119

*Please note we will be in the lower-level event room for the orientation and testing. You are requested to park in the American Legion parking lot located behind the building, this lot is accessed off of Gates Street. 

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