Entry Level Police Officer

Elwood, IL
Elwood Police Department

Elwood IL Police Department

The Village of Elwood, Illinois is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the Elwood Police Department.

Salary: $65,265.58

Benefits include: Excellent pension plan, AFLAC optional, Nationwide 457 Plan optional, health insurance, vision and dental insurance, vacation, personal and sick leave, holiday pay, overtime opportunities, specialty assignments, MAP Union Chapter 387, educational incentive, $750 uniform allowance annually and 8-hour work schedule.

Population: 2,248 (2025)

Sworn Police Officers: 12 full time and 3 part time officers Police Officer

Minimum Requirements: All applicants for the position of police officer must comply with all state laws requiring certification standards and must meet the following standards of the Village of Elwood.

  • U.S. citizenship;
  • Minimum of 21 years of age at date of hire;
  • No felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions for crimes of moral turpitude;
  • Possess a valid driver’s license with good driving record;
  • Be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D. equivalent;
  • Must possess a valid POWER Test card, issued within 12 months of the written exam date (February 14, 2026);
    • Only POWER Test cards issued by NIPSTA, Triton College, or Joliet Junior College will be accepted.
    • Applicants must present the POWER Test card NO LATER than the written exam date (February 14, 2026).
  • Must successfully complete a written examination;
  • Must pass an oral interview with the Chief of Police or his designee;
  • Must successfully complete a background investigation, polygraph, and psychological testing. NOTE: All applicants will be required to fully disclose all personal matters, to include agreements and sealed files;
  • Must successfully complete a medical and visual examination, including drug and alcohol screening;
  • Possess 20/20 corrected vision with good depth perception and cannot be colorblind;
  • Must be able to qualify with a firearm and pass the required firearm training course certified by the state;
  • Must be able to complete the mandatory police training required by the state and pass the final test for certification by the state or receive a waiver from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Boards for prior training or experience;
  • Pay a $45.00 non-refundable application processing fee.
  • Submit application on-line by Wednesday, (February 4, 2026).
  • Participate in a mandatory orientation and written examination on February 14, 2026 at the Elwood Police Department.

The Elwood Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the policy of this Department that alt individuals are to be given equal opportunity for employment regardless of race, sex, religious belief, color, age, national origin, or physical impairment.

To apply for this position or obtain additional information, please visit the following website:

http://www.applytoserve.com