Job Information

ELGIN CITY OF
150 DEXTER COURT
ELGIN, ILLINOIS 60120
(847)931-6049
http://www.cityofelgin.org/

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Updated: March 24, 2025

Job Classification: Police Officer

The City of Elgin is currently hiring for Police Officer. All testing must be completed by March 23,2025. Candidates must fill out an application with both NTN and the City of Elgin. Applications can be filled out at www.cityofelgin.org/jobs

** Be sure that you fill out an application with the City of Elgin AND National Testing Network, as well as schedule your written exam.

Salary Information: $84,856-$120,146 Annually

Department Overview: The City of Elgin is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer. Elgin is a rapidly growing community with a population over 110,000 operating under a City Manager form of government. The Elgin Police Department currently has 194 uniformed police officers.

Job Requirements

Age:
21-35

Citizenship Required:
Lawfully work in the US

High School Grad / GED:
Required

Driver's License:
Yes

Ability to Read/Speak English:
Yes

Requirements:

Copy of birth certificate / Naturalization papers if born outside of US
Candidates must be 21 years of age or older by March 21, 2025
Candidates may not be older than 35 by March 21, 2025, unless you have previous employment as a full-time Police Officer in another municipality.Veterans shall be allowed to exceed the maximum age requirement by the number of years served on active military duty, but by no more than 10 years of active duty.
Candidates must be citizens of the United States or an alien admitted for permanent residence or lawfully admitted for temporary residence and can produce evidence of intention to become a citizen of the United States
Copy of a valid driver's license
Copy of Military Separation papers (DD 214), if applicable. Five additional points will be given on the eligibility list to those candidates who have 1 or more years of active duty military experience with an honorable discharge.

Candidates must meet and submit the following required documentation by March 21, 2025, for this requirement:

Copy of high school diploma or GED

Please visit the City of Elgin website at www.cityofelgin.org/jobs before scheduling a test with National Testing Network for further details about the position and process.

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