Police Recruitment
Last updated: Public Relations Specialist |
Police Officers
The Village of Downers Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
| Contact | Info |
|---|---|
| Downers Grove Police Department | (630) 434-5600 |
| recruitment@downers.us |
Minimum Entry Requirements
- 21 – 35 years of age
- Associate's Degree or 60 College Credit Hours
- Valid Driver's License
- U. S. Citizen
- 20/20 vision (correctable)
- Power Test Certification Card
NIPSTA Power test
Joliet Junior College Power Test
Triton College Power Test
Prepare for the Power Test
Testing Process
- Written Exam
- Background Investigation
- Oral Interview
- Psychological and Polygraph Testing
- Physical and Optical Exams
Benefits Package
- 12-hour Shifts (Permanent or Rotating)
- Uniforms and Equipment
- Pension Plan/Deferred Compensation Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Annual Vacations and Holidays
- Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Specialty Positions
- Detective
- Major Crimes Unit
- SWAT Officer
- Special Operations Unit
- Field Training Officer
- Honor Guard
- Evidence Technician
- Computer Forensics
- Mobile Device Forensics
- Firearms Instructor
- Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Rapid Deployment Instructor
- Rescue Task Force Instructor
- School Resource Officer
- Narcotics Officer
- Federal Task Force Officer