Westmont, Illinois -- Date Issued: January 18, 2022
The Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is currently accepting applications for Probationary Police Officers to establish an eligibility list for full-time Westmont Police Officers. Persons interested in applying for this opportunity must pay a $32 non-refundable testing fee and complete the online application form.
Westmont Police Department Online Application Form
“Law enforcement is an important job in our society,” said Bob Kovanda, Chair of the Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. “This application process is the first step in recruiting and identifying individuals who will be excellent police officers and serve our community well. We encourage interested people to apply and share this application with others who feel a career in law enforcement is a good choice for them.”
Minimum Job Requirements
- U.S. Citizen or lawful permanent or temporary resident with evidence of intent to pursue US citizenship
- Valid Illinois Driver's License
- High School graduate or GED
- No felony convictions
- If hired, must be physically fit to pass the POWER test upon entering an Illinois Police Academy
- At least 21 to under 35 years of age as of the date of written exam, unless otherwise exempt by Statute
- Residency required within DuPage County or counties contiguous to DuPage County by the end of 18 month probationary period
Application Requirements
- $32 non-refundable testing fee
- Application available online beginning Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
- Completed application, with all required documents, deadline is 4:00 PM (CST) on Tuesday, February 22, 2022
- Candidates must attend the mandatory orientation and written examination on Saturday, March 19, 2022 to be held at Westmont Senior High School or Westmont Police Department, location to be announced, COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in effect on March 19, 2022 will be followed
Salaries Effective May 1, 2022 based on full-time law enforcement experience in Illinois
- Starting salary for Non-certified Officer: $72,758
- Starting salary for Certified Officers with less than 3 years of service: $80,620
- Starting salary for Certified Officers with more than 3 years of service: $85,654
The Westmont Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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