Evergreen Park Police Taking Applications For Eligibility List

EVERGREEN PARK, IL — The Evergreen Park Police Department is expanding its eligibility list for people who aspire to a career in law enforcement. Applicants must be age 22 and no older than age 35 by Aug. 6, 2021, the deadline to apply. Applications must be received by 2 p.m. Recruitment is being organized by Oakbrook-based IOS Recruitment

Candidates must attend the mandatory orientation and written examination on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021. Doors will open for sign-in at 8 a.m. please arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. Bring a photo ID to sign in. There will be no late admittance. Testing will take place at Saint Xavier University, 3700 W 103rd St, Chicago.

Once you complete the online application, you will receive a confirmation number. You will also need to print and sign the consent and release agreement and gather the required documentation for submission to IOS Solutions by 2 p.m. Aug. 6.

There is a $35 non-refundable application fee. Mail or hand deliver the application and required documentation to: IOS Solutions, 1520 Kensington Rd Suite 110, Oak Brook, IL 60523.
The starting salary the first year is $66,411, with an increase to $80,703 after one year, to $98,363 after five years.

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

• $35.00 non- refundable application fee
• U.S Citizenship or Legal Resident Status
• 22 years of age and no more than 35 years of age at time of application deadline
• Possess a Valid Driver’s License from state of residency
• Candidates must establish domicile within a 15-mile radius of the Village no later than 24 months following their initial date of hire
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Must possess a valid drivers license from state of residency
• Successfully completed at least 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university as of application deadline (8/6/2021).
• Speak, read and write the English language fluently
• No criminal convictions for felonies or certain misdemeanor offenses; good moral character
• Minimum of 20/70 uncorrected vision, corrected to 20/20 in each eye, with normal color and depth perception
• Physically and psychologically qualified to sustain the labors and exposures of a Police Patrol Officer
• MUST possess a Valid Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) Test Card issued from a licensed agency within one (1) year PRIOR to exam date (Aug. 28, 2021) Cards will be considered valid ONLY if issued between Aug. 28, 2020 and Aug. 28, 2021.

Applications and required documentation must be sent or hand delivered to IOS Recruitment by 2 p.m., Aug. 6:

• Completed online application (available after purchase)
• Consent and release agreement (available after purchase)
• Copy of high school diploma/GED
• Copy of valid driver’s license
• Copy of birth record
• Original/Official college transcripts (showing at least 30 successful semester hours)
• Copy of valid POWER test card (must be issued Aug. 28, 2020 to Aug. 28, 2021)
• If applicable, copy of DD214 Long form including character of discharge