Hinsdale, IL Police Department – Police Officer

Job Description

• $35.00 non-refundable application fee
• United States Citizen or must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college by the application deadline. Lateral applicants currently serving as a sworn police officer in the State of Illinois OR who have served as a sworn police officer in the State of Illinois within the last 2 years of the application deadline (7/15/2024) may apply if they possess at least 60 credit hours from an accredited university or college.
• No tattoos that are visible in whole or in any part while wearing any form of the required uniform or apparel
• Valid driver’s license
• Not have been convicted of a felony, a crime of moral turpitude, or any misdemeanor specifically listed in Section 10-2.1-6 of the Act, 65 ILCS 5/10-2.16 as amended
• Not be a habitual user of illegal narcotics or drugs or intoxicating beverages or be an illegal gambler
• Not be physically or mentally unable to perform the duties of the position of police officer
• A candidate must not be found to be lacking in any of the established requirements or special standards specifically established in the Rules and Regulations of the Hinsdale Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
• Must be at least 20 years of age at time of application and less than 35 years of age at time of appointment, unless the candidate qualifies for an exemption as a veteran and/or police officer as provided by state statutes
• Possess proof of passing the IL Training and Standards Board Police Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) test within 12 months prior to the date of the exam. Will be considered valid if dated 8/10/2023 – 8/10/2024. The following agencies offer the POWER test:
  • NIPSTA: 2300 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, IL – www.nipsta.org or (847) 998-8090
  • Joliet Junior College: 1215 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, IL – email: jgraham@jjc.edu or (815) 280-2674