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Pursuant to the Municipal Code of Chicago 2-152-410, the City appoints no person after the person’s 40th birthday to a probationary Police Officer position. At the time of entry into the Police Academy, candidates must meet the minimum education and/or military requirements listed below.
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This Hiring Plan sets out the principles and procedures for the hiring of all CPD sworn titles. The hiring for all other CPD titles shall be done pursuant to the General Hire Process outlined in the City of Chicago Hiring Plan except for hiring for Exempt Positions, which are covered by Chapter VIII, and hirings effected through Other
I. PURPOSE This directive: A. describes the processes for recruitment, selection, and hiring for the position of Chicago Police Officer. B. informs Department members of the responsibilities of those employees inside and outside of the Department in the recruitment, selection, and hiring process. II. POLICY€ A.
and practice the sample items provided, so that you are familiar with them on the day of test administration. All test materials, questions, and scoring criteria were developed based on discussion and review with subject matter experts and senior command personnel in the Chicago Police Department.
Join us for the written exam on June 21/22! Click "Eligibility" above to learn about minimum requirements or "Apply" to submit your application and attend the exam.
To be hired as a Chicago Police Officer, you must meet the below qualifications by the date you are appointed (the date you begin academy training).
The first step to becoming a Chicago Police Officer is to complete the online application. You must be at least 20 years of age to take the exam.