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Police Officer Testing - Not available at this time

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Recruiting Process for Police Officers:

In order to be considered for an officer position with the Freeport Police Department, candidates must possess:

• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver's License
• No Criminal Record (felonies and certain misdemeanors are unacceptable)

Candidates will be expected to pass:

• Physical Agility Test
• Written Test (2 hours) and Personality Assessment
• Background Check
• Oral Interview in front of Board of Fire and Police Commission
• Polygraph
• Psychological Test

Candidates who successfully pass these tests will be placed on a hiring list for up to two years. If offered employment, the candidate must pass a complete physical and drug screen to begin on the payroll and attend the academy. At the academy, recruits will be required to:

• Pass a State Required Power Test (a physical test)
• Complete Academy
• Pass a State Certified Test

Following academy, candidates will complete a four month field training program with the Freeport Police Department. If the candidate successfully completes the field training program, he/she will become a sworn officer on the department and assigned to a shift. The process from academy to sworn officer takes approximately eight months.

For more information on the process or requirements call (815) 235-8222.

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Freeport City Hall
230 W. Stephenson St.
Freeport, IL 61032
Phone: 815-235-8200 or 815-235-8203