Job Information

PALATINE POLICE DEPARTMENT
595 N HICKS ROAD
PALATINE, ILLINOIS 60067
8473599004
https://www.palatine.il.us/

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Updated: August 03, 2026

Position Title: Police Officer

The Village of Palatine Police Department is currently hiring for the position of Police Officer with several positions open! Candidates must complete the Frontline National exam and Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) by 12:000 pm (noon), September 18th, 2026 to be considered for the role.

Please read the “Application Packet” prior to starting as it contains important dates and information needed to successfully complete the application and testing process.

Salary Information: $78,665 - $123,510

Benefit Information: Vacation, Holidays, Sick leave Accruals, Health, Dental & Life Insurance, 457 Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Plan, Pension Plan, Uniform Allowance

Department Contact
For any questions regarding the application and testing process please contact

Kasia Cordell
kcordell@palatine.il.us

Or visit www.palatine.il.us and select employment tab for more information

Job Requirements

Age : At least 21 years old but under 35 (Maximum age requirement waived for current and former police officers)

US Citizen : Authorized to work in the U.S.

Valid ILLINOIS State Driver's License : Yes

Vision : 20/40 in both eyes corrected/uncorrected

College : 4 year degree from accredited college or university. This requirement may be waived if the applicant meets any one of the following.

Has completed an associate’s degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration from Harper College.
Completed 60 semester hours of college level course work AND (1) has served three (3) or more years of honorable active duty in the United States Armed Forces and has not been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable or (2) has served 180 days of honorable active duty in the United States Armed Forces in combat duty recognized by the Department of Defense and has not been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable.
Possesses an associate’s degree and has been employed in good standing by the Palatine Police Department as a Community Service Officer for a minimum of two (2) years.

Additional Requirements:

Have no tattoos below wrist or above the neckline

Hiring Process:

Submit online Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) application
Complete online written test by September 18, 2026
Complete Village of Palatine employment application and submit all required documents by 12:00 pm (noon) on September 22, 2026 (refer to the application packet for a list of required documents). Application link will be emailed after passing the written test.
College transcript must be received before date of appointment.
Successfully complete Staff Interview in Palatine, IL the week of September 23 - 25, 2026 (by invitation only)
Successfully complete oral interview with the Board of Fire and Police Commission in Palatine, IL the week of September 30 - October 1, 2026 (by invitation only)
Must be available to perform the physical ability test in Palatine, IL October 2, 2026 (by invitation only. October 3 will be used as an alternate date, if necessary). Note, POWER test card must be submitted with the application in addition to an in-person POWER test.
Pass a background investigation, polygraph, psychological exam and medical exam. Scheduled to occur in October.

U.S. Military Status and Record:

Those currently serving in the military will need to provide documentation of their status. Those who have previously served in the military will need to provide documentation of their discharge
Education requirement may be waived (reference to Job Requirements; college section)

Current/Former Police Officers: Those currently or previously employed as a police officer can apply if over 35 years of age. Please reach out to Kasia Cordell at (847) 359-9010 or kcordell@palatine.il.us for more information.

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