Entry Level Police Officer
Village of River Forest, River Forest, IL, United States
If you should have any questions, please contactRenee Morris byemail or phone 708-714-3561.
For questions regarding the observer ride-along program, please contact Officer Megan Drake byemail or phone708-714-3543.
Requirements:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of the application as permitted by 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and under 35 years of age at the time of application and at the time the final eligibility list is posted; unless exempt from such age limitation as provided in the Fire and Police Commissioners Act. As one of the conditions for hire as a River Forest Police Officer is that all applicants must possess a minimum of 30 credit hours from an accredited College or University. Applicants must submit proof that they have passed the Illinois Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) Test valid between
June 6, 2025 to June 6, 2026 . Please upload the following required documentation: A copy of your Driver’s License Birth Certificate College Transcript(s) Power Test Card validbetween June 6, 2025 to June 6, 2026
. If you are unable to obtain a copy of the above documentation at the time of submitting your application, you will be required to bring the documentation with you on the day of testing. STEP 2:
Orientation for all applicants. Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7:00pm. Check-In commences at
6:00 PM . Location: Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 - 1st Floor Community Room If you're unable to attend in person, please contact rmorris@vrf.us for alternate arrangements. STEP 3:
Written Examination: The minimum passing grade is 70%. Saturday, June 6, 2026
at
9:00am Check in time commences at
8:00am Location: Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 – 1st Floor Community Room STEP 4:
Oral Examination The evening of Monday, June 8, 2026 Details will be provided to applicants that successfully pass the written exam with a minimum score of 70%. POWER TEST CERTIFICATE If you need to obtain a POWER Test Card, we accept certifications from any vendor as long as they are certified to administer the test.The vendors below administer Power Test Certification classes.Please contact them directly for more information: Joliet Junior College 1215 Houbolt Road Joliet, IL 60431 For any questions regarding our testing services contact: Ryan Harris at (815) 280-2674 orrrharris@jjc.edu .
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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of the application as permitted by 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age and under 35 years of age at the time of application and at the time the final eligibility list is posted; unless exempt from such age limitation as provided in the Fire and Police Commissioners Act. As one of the conditions for hire as a River Forest Police Officer is that all applicants must possess a minimum of 30 credit hours from an accredited College or University. Applicants must submit proof that they have passed the Illinois Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) Test valid between
June 6, 2025 to June 6, 2026 . Please upload the following required documentation: A copy of your Driver’s License Birth Certificate College Transcript(s) Power Test Card validbetween June 6, 2025 to June 6, 2026
. If you are unable to obtain a copy of the above documentation at the time of submitting your application, you will be required to bring the documentation with you on the day of testing. STEP 2:
Orientation for all applicants. Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7:00pm. Check-In commences at
6:00 PM . Location: Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 - 1st Floor Community Room If you're unable to attend in person, please contact rmorris@vrf.us for alternate arrangements. STEP 3:
Written Examination: The minimum passing grade is 70%. Saturday, June 6, 2026
at
9:00am Check in time commences at
8:00am Location: Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 – 1st Floor Community Room STEP 4:
Oral Examination The evening of Monday, June 8, 2026 Details will be provided to applicants that successfully pass the written exam with a minimum score of 70%. POWER TEST CERTIFICATE If you need to obtain a POWER Test Card, we accept certifications from any vendor as long as they are certified to administer the test.The vendors below administer Power Test Certification classes.Please contact them directly for more information: Joliet Junior College 1215 Houbolt Road Joliet, IL 60431 For any questions regarding our testing services contact: Ryan Harris at (815) 280-2674 orrrharris@jjc.edu .
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