Alsip Police Department Accepting Applications for Entry Level Officers

ALSIP, IL -- The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the Village of Alsip is now accepting applications for the position of entry level law enforcement officer. Applications are available on Job Source and will be accepted through Jan. 4, 2017.

The Alsip Police Department strives for excellence in Law Enforcement and to keep residents and businesses safe. Testing is being conducted for new hires and to establish an eligibility list for anticipated future hiring needs.

The tarting salary for entry level law enforcement officers is $50,000. Alsip has 42 sworn officers and serves a population of 19,200.

Applications will be limited to the first 200 purchased, which are $45. Applications will be available online through 2 p.m. and must be returned by 4 p.m. on Jan. 4, 2017 to:

C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service
ATTN: Alsip PD
200 W. Higgins Road, Suite 201
Schaumburg, IL 60195

Candidates 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.
###liIllinois State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6., which provides in part that the age limitation does not apply to any person previously employed as a Certified (full-time) Law Enforcement Officer. Applicants must have attained their 21st birthday by the last date for filing applications (1/4/17).
• Education: Must have proof of high school diploma, GED certificate or high school proficiency statement AND must have at least 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university.
• Residence: Must reside in one of the following counties, Cook, Will, DuPage or Kendall following the 18-month probationary period.
• Testing: Must be able to successfully complete all phases of testing.
• P.O.W.E.R. Card: Must possess a valid P.O.W.E.R. (Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report) Card from a certified testing agency, MUST have been issued between the dates of Jan. 4, 2016 and Jan. 4, 2017.
• P.O.W.E.R. Certifications available at:
• NIPSTA – Glenview, IL
• Joliet Jr. College – Contact Janet Graham 815-280-2674
• Triton College – River Grove www.triton.edu/power

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 Job Source

There is a $45 non-refundable application fee. Applications are NOT available at the Alsip Police Department or Village Hall.

Applicants must attend the mandatory orientation and test date.

• Mandatory Orientation: Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. Registration starts at 6 p.m.; orientation starts at 7 p.m.

• Written Examination: Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. Registration starts at 8 a.m.; written examination starts at 9 a.m.

Location for both the orientation and the written exam: