Bridgeview Police Department

Bridgeview Police Department

Bridgeview, Illinois

The Village of Bridgeview, Illinois Personnel Board is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the Bridgeview Police Department.

Starting Salary: $63,929.00 (Benefits include: health and dental insurance, life insurance, pension plan, sick days, and vacation) 

Population: 16,446

Sworn Police Officers: 31*

• Chief (1)
• Commanders (3)
• Sergeant (1)
• Investigators/Detectives (4)
• Police Officers (22)

All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements established by the Village of Bridgeview: 

• U.S. citizenship -OR- U.S. Legal Permanent Resident;  
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language;
• Be of good moral character, of temperate habits, and have not been convicted of a felony of any nature or convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, including but not limited to those cited in the provisions of 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.3(i), or convicted of multiple misdemeanors of any nature;
• Minimum of 22 and 1/2 (22.5) years of age at time of application -AND- be at least 25 years of age at time of hire;  
• Have 20/20 vision in both eyes -OR- correctable to 20/20 with corrective lenses in both eyes;
• Possess a valid state-issued driver's license* (must be a minimum of a Class D license with no restrictions except for corrective eye lenses) or the equivalent from another state.
  • Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, this requirement will be waived until time of hire if needed; 
• Have successfully completed at least one hundred and twenty (120) earned semester hours -AND- a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with at least a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale -OR- at least two (2) years active military service terminating in an honorable discharge, -AND- sixty (60) earned semester hours -AND- an Associate's Degree from an accredited college, university, or junior college.*
• Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, this requirement will be waived until time of hire if needed;  
• Possess a current Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report Test (P.O.W.E.R. Test) card at the time of application* as established by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and administered by Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy (NIPSTA), North East Regional Multi-Regional Training (NEMRT), or other established and recognized entity (such as Triton Community College or Joliet Junior College), issued within 12 months of the application deadline date (June 30, 2020)*
  • Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, this requirement will be waived until time of hire if needed; 
• Must successfully complete all requirements as set forth by the Personnel Board and Illinois Compiled Statutes including, but not limited to a mandatory orientation, written examination, oral interview, in-depth background investigation, polygraph test, psychological assessment, and medical examination, including a drug test screening;
• Pay a $50.00 non-refundable application processing fee;
• Attend a mandatory orientation and written examination testing on Saturday, July 18, 2020.

Applications MUST be submitted online by Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at 4:00 PM (CST).  Faxed, e-mailed, mailed or dropped off applications will NOT be accepted. Applications submitted after the deadline will NOT be accepted. Only one application per person, per testing cycle will be accepted. 

Mandatory Orientation and Written Examination Testing Following completion of all application materials and review of minimum qualifications, successful applicants will be invited to attend the following:  Clear your calendar and make sure you are available on the following date: 

All candidates will receive an email approximately one week prior regarding their status in the process.  

NOTE: PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR EMAIL SPAM FOLDER AS SOMETIMES EMAIL PROVIDERS (SUCH AS GMAIL, YAHOO, ETC.) SEND OUR EMAILS DIRECTLY TO SPAM. 

• Birth Certificate;
• Social Security Card;
• Valid state-issued Driver's License*;
• Proof of at least one hundred and twenty (120) earned semester hours -AND- a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with at least a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale -OR- at least two (2) years active military service terminating in an honorable discharge, -AND- sixty (60) earned semester hours -AND- an Associate's Degree from an accredited college, university, or junior college*;
• P.O.W.E.R. Test Card issued by NIPSTA, Joliet Junior College, or Triton College issued within 12 months of the application deadline date (June 30, 2020)*. 

*Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, this requirement will be waived until time of hire if needed. 

The Village of Bridgeview is an Equal Opportunity Employer.