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Position Details
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the Village of Itasca is now accepting applications for the position of: Entry Level Police Officer
Testing is being conducted for anticipated new hires and to establish an eligibility list for future hiring needs.
Itasca, a thriving village in DuPage County, with outstanding residential neighborhoods, 1st-rate schools, and beautiful parks, is a highly sought community to live and work within. The village has retained a small-town charm with a lovely historic district and churches of all architectural styles. Located 25 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, Itasca is conveniently close to O’Hare International Airport, major expressways and rail transportation.
The Itasca Police Department is an accredited Illinois Police Agency (ILEAP) comprised of 24 sworn officers and 4 non-sworn members. They are entrusted by the public and stakeholders they serve, and they strive each day to provide the finest law enforcement services to the community.
Applications are available at:
www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com
Applications will be online for purchase until 6/25/25 – 2:00 PM
The deadline for returning completed applications is:
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 by 4:00 PM
(NOTE: This is not a postmark date)
All applications must be returned to the office of:
C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service
ATTN: Itasca PD
1251 North Plum Grove Road, Suite 160
Schaumburg, IL 60173
You must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent resident and be legally authorized to work in the United States. Must under Federal Law, be authorized to obtain, carry, purchase, or otherwise possess a firearm.
- Driver’s License: Must possess a valid Driver’s License at the time of application with the ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License upon time of hire.
- Age Requirement: Applicant must have attained their 21st birthday by the last date for filing applications (6/25/25). Applicants must be under the age of 35 years old at the last date of filing applications (6/25/25) and at such time as the final eligibility list is posted, unless exempt by State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6., which provides in part that the age limitation does not apply to any person previously employed as a Certified (full-time) Law Enforcement Officer for a municipality in the United States.
- Education: Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement.
- Testing: Must be able to successfully complete all phases of testing.
All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.
Additional information will be provided in the packet which can be downloaded at:
www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com
There is a $30.00 non-refundable application fee.
Applications are NOT available at the Itasca Police Department or Village Hall.
Mandatory Written Examination:
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Registration starts at 8:30 AM
Written Examination – 9:00 AM
Location:
Lake Park High School – East Campus
600 Medinah Road
Roselle, IL 60172
All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of Itasca, which is an Equal Opportunity Employer.