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630-260-6070

Join GHPD
  • Home
  • About
    • About GHPD
    • Minimum Requirements
    • Cadets & Interns
    • Ride Along
  • Salary & Benefits
  • The Process
  • Connect
    • Connect with Us
    • Meet the GHPD Family

minimum requirements

New Officers

  • U.S. Citizenship or Legal Alien Admitted for Residence
  • No Felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude 
  • High School diploma or equivalent. Preference Points available for a college degree OR 2 years U.S. military service with Honorable Discharge. ***Must receive a minimum score of 70 on the written test to be eligible to apply preference points 
  • Valid Driver’s License 
  • 21-34 years of age OR 20 years of age with 2 years law enforcement studies at time of application OR as otherwise exempt from age limitation by Statute 
  • Residency within 25 miles of the Village Limits by the end of Probation Period (18 months) is required 
  • Starting salary: $77,480.00 Ceiling salary: $117,832.00 
  • Bi-Lingual capability is desired but not required 
  • Not classified as a conscientious objector by the Local Selective Service Draft Board 
  • Possess a valid P.O.W.E.R. Test Card* (issued no later than ONE YEAR prior to orientation - August 17, 2024); 
  • *Visit the following websites for additional information on obtaining a P.O.W.E.R. Test card:

https://www.nipsta.org/206/Schedule-Registration

www.triton.edu/power 

https://www.jjc.edu/about-jjc/places-interest/power-testing 


**Written examination questions are based on information provided in the Study Guide. 


The orientation meeting is scheduled for Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the 

Marquardt Middle School Administration Building

1912 Glen Ellyn Road, Glendale Heights IL, 60139

Doors close at 9:00 a.m.  


The written examination is scheduled for

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10:00  a.m. at the 

Marquardt Middle School Administration Building 

1912 Glen Ellyn Road, Glendale Heights IL, 60139

Doors close at 9:00 a.m. MUST SHOW I.D. 

Lateral Officers

 Currently employed police officers can easily apply to join the ranks of the Glendale Heights Police Department. The Glendale Heights Police Commission is continually accepting lateral officer applications and there is no deadline for submission.

Minimum preliminary requirements to apply:

  • Certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards as a certified full-time police officer
  • Previous continuous service as a police officer in the State of Illinois for a minimum of two(2)years
  • In good standing in the police department in which the person currently serves or separated from in good standing with no adverse employment action
  • Eligible to be granted a waiver of basic training from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
  • No Felony convictions, or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude
  • Bi-Lingual capability is desired but not required


An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lateral transfer applicants must successfully complete the following examinations to be considered for employment:

  • Background Investigation
  • Oral Interview
  • Polygraph
  • Psychological
  • Medical Examination and Screening


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