City of Wheaton Police DepartmentApplication Deadline: November 13th 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Starting Salary: $80,028 (Collective bargaining agreement currently under negotiation)
Sworn Officers: 70
Population: 54,000
Salary- Starting: $80,028 (Collective bargaining agreement currently under negotiation)
- Duty Weapon and All Duty Equipment is Purchased by the Police Department
Benefits- 457(b) Retirement Savings Plan
- $50,000 City-paid Life Insurance
- 80 Hours of Vacation
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Extensive Training Opportunities
- Peer Support Program
- Robust Wellness Program
- Choice of PPO or HMO Health Insurance Plan
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Medical and Dependent Care FSAs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 8 Hours of Sick Leave Per Month, After 12 Months of Service
- Sick Leave Buyback
- 12 Hours of Personal Leave
- Free Uniform Dry Cleaning
- On-Duty Workouts
Minimum Requirements- Be at least 20 and under 35 years of age at the application deadline, unless exempt by state statute
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Possess a bachelor's degree, or qualify for an applicable educational waiver
- Applicants who do not currently possess a bachelor's degree must commit to obtaining a bachelor's degree within 24 months of hire and complete an educational waiver request as part of the employment application.
- The education requirement is waived for service members who have completed 36 months of honorable active-duty service.
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Have corrected vision of 20/20
- Be able to pass the POWER Test at the time of hire
- Provide a DD-214, if applicable
Application & TestingStep 1: NTN Examination- Visit National Testing Network
- Enter the Candidate Portal
- Create an Account or Enter your login credentials
- Select Find Jobs
- Select Law Enforcement from the drop-down menu
- Filter by Preferred State (Illinois), and select City of Wheaton
OR
Go directly to the job posting and log in or sign up to view more: https://candidates.nationaltestingnetwork.com/#/jobs/3492
All candidates must complete the Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) through the National Testing Network (NTN) no later than Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Step 2: City of Wheaton application & Document SubmissionApplicants who achieve a passing score on the NTN examination will receive direct communication from the City of Wheaton inviting them to complete the Entry-Level Police Officer Application and submit all required supporting documentation through a secure Microsoft SharePoint site. All application materials and supporting documents must be submitted no later than Friday, November 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Invitations will be sent weekly to applicants who have achieved a passing score.Required Documents:- Entry-Level Police Officer Application
- Copy of a valid driver's license
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, as applicable, including one of the following:
- U.S. county or state-issued birth certificate
- Valid U.S. passport
- Naturalization papers
- Valid Permanent Resident Card
- Employment Authorization Document (EAD) / Work Authorization Card
- College transcripts reflecting completion of a bachelor's degree
- Preference Point Claim Form
- Supporting documentation as outlined on the Preference Point Claim Form (DD-214)
Application Deadlines:- NTN Examination Testing Deadline: November 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
- Application and Document Upload Deadline: November 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
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