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Job Description
Police Officer
Cicero Police Department
Cicero, IL
Posted Date
7/02/2026
Description
Position Information
Application Deadline:
07/31/26
@ 4:00 PM
Salary:
Starting:
$83,463
After 5
Years:
$114,369
Position Details Cicero Police Department Accepting Applications!
How to
Apply:
Purchase application at /store, starting July 1st
Complete and submit application (including all required supporting documentation) by Friday, July 31, 2026, at 4:00 PM to:
Minimum Requirements:
$40.00 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 DD214 or state certificate as applicable when returning application.)
Must possess a valid driver's license or 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 8/29/2025 - 8/29/2026)
Must have a current FOID Card
Testing Information:
Candidates must attend:
Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination on Saturday, August 29, 2026
Oral Interviews will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 and Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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.
•Location for all exams will be provided to eligible candidates at a later date•
If you have questions, please contact Resource Management Associates at:
708-444-2326
Business Hours:
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday - Friday only
Salary
83,463.00 Annual
Field
Police
Highest Educational Degree Required
Associates Degree