Police Recruitment

Police Officers

The Village of Downers Grove is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Police Application Notification Form 

 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
• TAC Officer
• Field Training Officer
• Honor Guard
• Evidence Technician
• C.O.P. Officer
• Computer Forensics
• Firearms Instructor
• School Resource Officer
• Traffic Unit
• Narcotics Officer

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