Entry Level Police Officer Testing

Entry Level Police Officer Testing

 Benefits:

• Starting Salary: $84,280
• Second year salary: $93,671
• Uniforms and equipment provided
• Vacation days, sick leave, personal leave, comp time
• Holiday pay (144 hours): Paid or Comp time
• 12 hour shifts
• Downstate pension/degree stipends
• Employee medical/dental/vision paid 100%

Qualifications

- Associate's degree in criminal justice or bachelor's degree in any field

- Must be 21-35 years of age (Refer to 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6 section c for exceptions)

- Must pass a Power Test (Proof of completion must be received before interviews are conducted)

- Must hold a valid driver's license

Comments

Test Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

Pre-registration is required by: Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

Please use the link:

https://www.cityofedwardsville.com/FormCenter/Police-7/Edwardsville-Police-Department-Test-Regi-170