Police Officer Calumet City Police Department Calumet City, IL Posted Date 8/24/2026 Description Position Information

Application Deadline:

09/30/26

Salary:

Starting:

$86,769.23

Benefit Information:

Paid vacation time Quarterly uniform allowance Health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage Illinois Police Pension Fund (Article 3) Represented by Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council Ample overtime opportunities Permanent shift assignments

Sworn:

84

Population:

36,500 Position Details

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS AVAILABLE

Applications and written exam must be completed and submitted by: September 30, 2026 For more information and to apply: /publicsafetyjobs

CANDIDATE CONTACT PERSON

Melanie Johnson, Secretary 708-868-2500 ext. 8416 REQUIRED

DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION

DD214 (if applicable) Color Copy of Driver's License Birth Certificate College Transcript High School Diploma or GED DEPARTMENT

OVERVIEW

The Calumet City Police Department serves a population of 36,500 residents, strong in ethnic, racial, and cultural diversity. In addition to traditional patrol and investigative functions, the Calumet City Police Department has a great number of specialty assignments and collateral duties. Such assignments include: Field Training Officers Evidence Technicians Firearms Instructors Detectives Tactical Officers Canine Officers School Resource Officers SWAT Operators

• South Suburban Emergency Response Team (SSERT) Investigators
• South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force (SSMCTF) Investigators
• Suburban Major Accident Reconstruction Team Task Force Officer
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Task Force Officer
• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Chicago Strike Force

City/County/Area Information:

Calumet City, Illinois. Cook County

Population:

36,500 JOB

REQUIREMENTS

Over age 21 and under 35 years of age, unless otherwise allowed by Illinois State Statute High School Grad/GED Valid Driver's License Minimum 60 hours of College credit Ability to Read/Speak English

Vision:

Uncorrected visual sharpness, minimum of 20/40 with both eyes open using a typical Snellen opticon. Aided vision corrected to 20/20 with both eyes open.

College:

Minimum of 60 hours of college credit at an accredited college or university.

Exception:

Veterans Education Waiver

• education requirement waived for 24 months of honorable active duty in the U.

S. Armed Forces or 180 days of combat duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, both of which require honorable discharge.

Academy Certification:

Candidate must successfully complete the Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Course as provided in the Illinois Police Training Act. (65 ILCS5/10

• 2, 2-8)

Prior Experience:

None required.

Necessary Certifications:

Candidates are strongly encouraged to attain and submit a

P.O.W.E.R.

card. Candidates entering any Illinois certified police academy are required to pass the Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report Test.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Submit Military DD214 (if applicable) Submit regulations agreement/test result waiver, waiver/release of liability, and background investigation waiver.

HIRING PROCESS

Step 1: View Mandatory Orientation. Step 2: Pass the NTN examination with a score of 70 or higher. Step 3: Complete an oral interview with the Calumet City Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. (Date TBA) Step 4: Pass a thorough background investigation Step 5: Pass a psychological assessment, polygraph, medical screening, and drug screening. (Details to schedule appointments will be provided to candidates from the Calumet City Board of Fire and Police Commissioners) Step 6: Successfully complete the Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Course as provided in the Illinois Police Training Act (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-8)

IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFIFIERS

Candidate does not meet the minimum requirements to apply Felony Convictions or a crime involving moral turpitude Misdemeanor convictions that fall within the listed sections of the Illinois Criminal Code as set forth in Section 5/10-2.1-6. Individuals previously classified as conscientious objectors Failure to attend the oral interview Failure to pass the background check Failure to pass the psychological evaluation Failure to pass the polygraph Failure to pass the drug screening Failure to pass the medical examination Failure to pass the eye examination Salary 86,769.23 Annual Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma or equivalent