Entry Level Police Officer

Village of Woodridge, IL

$84K — $126K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 21-35 years old by application deadline, unless exempt
  • Clear vision corrected to 20/30
  • No felony convictions
  • Valid driver's license
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. and possess firearms
  • Residency within 30 miles of Village limits within six months of hire
  • High school graduate or GED at application time

Responsibilities

  • Perform assigned duties independently or under supervision
  • Conduct investigations into suspected crimes and complaints
  • Direct traffic and enforce laws by making arrests and issuing citations
  • Maintain order in public gatherings and events
  • Provide navigational information to the public
  • Conduct background checks using various identification methods
  • Inspect businesses and residences for signs of disturbances and protect property
  • Assist victims to ensure their well-being and provide support
  • Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of assigned equipment and workspace
  • Document incidents through formal reports keeping accurate records
  • Project a positive image of the Police Department to the community

Benefits

  • Full-time position
  • Opportunities for role advancement
  • Diverse work environment
  • Engagement in community safety
  • Training and development programs
Full Job Description
Salary : $84,780.80 - $126,526.40 Annually
Location : 7215 JANES AVE, WOODRIDGE
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: POLICE DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 08/25/2026

Description

The Woodridge Police Department is currently taking applications for testing to be eligible for Entry-Level Police Officer positions.
Police Officer Application Instructions:
  1. Visitto select to participate in testing for the Entry Level Police Officer position for the Village of Woodridge.
  2. Carefully review the minimum requirements. All requirements must be met by the specified deadline date(s). Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements will not be allowed to continue on in the testing process
  3. Schedule your testing. Testing is available in both In-Person and Online.
  4. Gather and upload all required documents and complete your application/ personal profile.


Examples of Duties

  • Perform assigned duties alone or in the presence of a supervisor.
  • Conducts or assists in investigations of suspicious circumstances, complaints, and/or criminal activity.
  • Direct traffic, make arrests, issue citations, warnings, etc.
  • Maintain order of public gatherings, crowds, etc.
  • Provide information concerning the location of streets, businesses, routes,
  • Conducts record checks on persons utilizing drivers' licenses, fingerprints or other methods of identification in order to obtain positive identification and/or criminal records.
  • Checks the premises of businesses and residences in patrol area for signs of break-in or other irregularities in order to protect persons and property.
  • Provides information to assist citizens in conforming to State statutes and Village ordinances.
  • Provides assistance to victims (e.g., crime, accident, fire, etc.) to safe-guard their health and well-being.
  • Maintain assigned equipment, squad car, and any assigned work space (e.g. laptop, desk top computers, phones, etc.) in a fundamentally clean and orderly manner.
  • Completes formal police reports (e.g., preliminary case reports, incident reports, supplemental reports, etc.) to document facts and to provide an official record of an incident.
  • Ability to present a positive image of the Police Department to the public.

Typical Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years of age and under the age 35 as of the application deadline, unless exempt from age limitations as provided by statute.
  • Binocular vision corrective to 20/30.
  • No felony convictions.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and legally permitted to possess firearms in accordance with state and federal law.
  • Residency within 30 miles of corporate limits of the Village within six months of hire.
  • Education Requirement: At time of filing an application for original appointment to the Police Department, applicant must have graduated from an accredited high school or hold a G.E.D Certificate.
  • Attend virtual orientation session and pass all phases of testing process.

Supplemental Information

The online application and test scheduling information can be found at
This position is not eligible for benefits.

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