Cicero Police Department - Law Enforcement Officer

Minimum Requirements:

• 25.00 non-refundable application fee
• 21 to 34 years of age at time of application (age exemptions for one-year minimum active military duty or one year actively working as a sworn law enforcement officer)
• Must be a US citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must have the ability to speak, read and write the English language
• Must possess 30 college credit hours (applicants with one year of active military duty or certified police officer may be eligible for an exemption. Please provide DD 214 or state certificate as applicable when returning application.)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license- must be able to obtain Illinois Driver’s License at time of employment)
• Must have no criminal background 
• Must have a current POWER Test Card (valid if dated 8/21/2024 – 8/21/2025)

Testing Information:

Candidates must attend-

• Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination on Saturday, September 20, 2025

• Oral Interviews will be held on Tuesday, September 23rd and Wednesday, September 24th 

Additional details will be provided to those eligible. Candidates that successfully attend the orientation and successfully complete the written exam and oral interview will have the opportunity to collect preference points. Preference points will be offered in the following categories: military and residency.

If you have questions, please call 800-343-HIRE or email recruitment@iosolutions.com