Entry Level Police Officer

Entry Level Police Officer City of Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL Posted Date 6/24/2026 Description Position Information

Application Deadline:

07/31/26 @ 4:00 PM

Salary:

Starting:

$92,616

Second Year:

up to $102,936

Benefits:

Uniforms and equipment provided Vacation days, sick leave, personal leave, comp time 12 holidays (paid or comp time) 12 hour shifts Downstate pension/ degree stipends Employee medical/dental/vision paid 100%

Sworn:

37

Population:

26,000 Position Details Entry Level Police Officer Testing The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners for the City of Edwardsville, IL is now accepting registration forms from candidates interested in testing for the position of Probationary Patrol Officer. Hiring requirements, testing information and the registration form can be obtained at: Registration deadline is 4:00 PM on July 31, 2026. Testing will occur on August 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM. EOE Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Crime Prevention Patrols assigned area. Observes for criminal activity, safety hazards, traffic violations, persons needing assistance and the like. Becomes and remains familiar with patrol beats, geographic locations, known offenders, neighborhood routines, and potential problem areas. Conducts security inspections and surveys of buildings and other locations; makes recommendations regarding security, etc. Designs, presents and coordinates crime prevention program and activities. Maintains liaison with community crime watch groups, school districts and other interested community groups. 2. Criminal Investigation and Apprehension Handles complaints filed by citizens. Observes, detects and investigates violations of laws and ordinances and documents and investigates reported violations. Conducts interviews and interrogations of victims, witnesses, suspects, offenders and other persons. Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations. Identifies, collects, processes, packages and logs physical evidence. Collects information and either acts upon it, if within the scope of his/her authority, or routes it to the proper authority or agency. Searches persons, vehicles, places and other items. Identifies and arrests offenders, including subduing resistive arrestees. Books, guards and escorts prisoners. Prepares and serves criminal complaints, arrest warrants, search warrants and other court documents. Completes accurate and thorough reports, prepares cases for trial. Appears and testifies in court, at coroner's inquests, at deposition sessions and at similar proceedings. 3. Traffic Engages in traffic and parking law enforcement, including Driving Under the Influence detection and apprehension. Controls, regulates and directs traffic, vehicular and pedestrian. Investigates traffic accidents, aiding the injured, including protecting the scene, controlling traffic, clearing the scene, determining the cause, and preparing reports and diagrams. Assists disabled motorists. 4. Juveniles Coordinates and conducts criminal investigation involving juvenile offenders; investigates cases involving physical and sexual child abuse, and runaways. Coordinates enforcement programs with school officials, other governmental entities, and social service agencies. Makes referrals and works with appropriate personnel and service agencies. Counsels and advises victims, families and offenders involved in juvenile child abuse cases. 5. Miscellaneous Order Maintenance Deals with domestic disputes and other interpersonal and business conflicts. Observes for, recognizes and corrects or reports public hazards and inconveniences such as gas leaks, traffic signals out of service, traffic obstructions, and other safety hazards. Responds to requests for ambulance/fire service and assists as needed. Administers first aid, including CPR, to sick and injured persons. Investigates incidents involving death resulting from criminal, accidental, suicidal and natural causes, including determination of the circumstances and handling/removal of the body and dealing with the relatives, friends, witnesses, etc. Investigates reports of lost and found properties. Investigates animal complaints, including apprehension and transport of stray or vicious animals. Directs and/or supervises other (civilian and public employees) at the scenes of crimes, accidents, disasters, assemblies, etc. Generally, assists persons in distress. 6. Organizational Support May perform desk duties, including telecommunications (telephone, computer terminal, and radio), assisting persons at the counter, processing and filing reports. May perform crime analysis duties, including identifying crime patterns, trends or hazards for strategic planning and to assist with the implementation of community oriented policing concepts and projects. Conducts background investigations. Attends training as assigned. Develops and maintains required skills and licenses/permits/certifications associated with areas of special instruction, expertise, etc.(Includes Firearms Qualification; Breath Operator Certification; C.P.R.; Evidence Technician; Accident Investigator; Juvenile Law; Criminal Investigations). Trains new officers, and other officers/employees in areas of special skills or expertise. Prepares clear, accurate and complete reports, logs and documents on any and all activities engaged in. May be called upon to provide classroom and community group presentation and instruction. 7. Assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications:

Associate's degree in criminal justice or bachelor's degree in any field Must be 21-35 years of age (Refer to 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6 section c for exceptions) Must pass a Power Test (Proof of completion must be received before interviews are conducted) Must hold a valid driver's license

Test Date:

Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 8:00 AM Public Safety Building 333 S. Main Street Pre-registration is required by: Friday, July 31, 2026, at 4:00 PM Please use the link: /FormCenter/Police-7/Edwardsville-Police-Department-Test-Regi-183 Salary 92,616.00 Annual Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required High school diploma or equivalent