What are the responsibilities and job description for the POLICE RECRUIT EXAMINATION CYCLE - SEPTEMBER 2025 position at City of Peoria, IL?
The City of Peoria is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Description
Announcing an Examination Cycle for placement into the City of Peoria
September 2025 Police Eligibility Pool.
Salary : $65,945.29 ($67,594.39) after certified training)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 9, 2025.
Application must include the following:
1. Photocopy of Driver's License.
The City of Peoria offers full testing services for the position of Police Recruit through National Testing Network (NTN). YOU MUST REGISTER TO TAKE THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IN PERSON OR ONLINE! To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltesting network.com, select 'Find Jobs', then select (Law Enforcement) jobs and sign up for the City of Peoria.
When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website: THERE IS NO COST TO TAKE THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR THE CITY OF PEORIA!
1. Photocopy of Driver's License.
2. Photocopy of Birth Certificate. NOTE: This should be a copy of the registered (or certified) birth certificate, which is on file at the courthouse in the county of birth. The hospital certificate (with the footprints of the newborn) is NOT an acceptable document.
3. Photocopy of High School Diploma OR High School Transcript OR GED Certificate. You only need to submit one copy out of the three. (You still need to submit a copy of your High School Diploma, High School Transcript or GED Certificate even if you have received a college degree.)
The City of Peoria offers full testing services for the position of Police Recruit through National Testing Network (NTN). YOU MUST REGISTER TO TAKE THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IN PERSON OR ONLINE! To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltesting network.com, select 'Find Jobs', then select (Law Enforcement) jobs and sign up for the City of Peoria.
When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website: THERE IS NO COST TO TAKE THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR THE CITY OF PEORIA!
1. Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test. You must complete the Public Safety Self Assessment.
2. Review all information related to the City of Peoria, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.
3. Review detailed information about the testing process.
4. Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).
Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the City of Peoria. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry level exam will be placed on the City of Peoria's eligibility list. The City of Peoria will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.
National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized, professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the City of Peoria's responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the City of Peoria where the final decisions are made.
Please apply via our online application system at https://il-peoria.civicplus.com/521/Employment-Opportunities. You can attach these documents to your application, or send them to Debra Bush by email: dbush@peoriagov.org or fax: 309-494-8587; or mail to 419 Fulton Street, Room 200, Peoria, IL 61602. Call 309-494-8578 with any questions.
Examples of Duties
POLICE RECRUIT EXAM SCHEDULE
- APPLICATION DEADLINE – Friday, May 9, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
All required documents (Photocopy of Driver's License, Birth Certificate and High School Diploma or High School Transcript or GED Certificate) must accompany application and be received or postmarked by this date. No late applications will be accepted.
2. ORIENTATION (Not Mandatory) – The same information will be presented in each orientation. In addition to the general orientation, there will be discussions on interview preparation and techniques on how to interview with the Police Department and Fire and Police Commission.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Police Department, 600 SW Adams Street, Community Training Room, Peoria, IL 61602
OR
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Police Department, 600 SW Adams Street, Community Training Room, Peoria, IL 61602
3. WRITTEN EXAM (Mandatory) (Held in person at the site listed below.) – This testing period there will be three (3) days offered to take the
written examination in person. You can only attend one examination date of your choice. You must contact the National Testing Network (NTN) by
visiting the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website to schedule your test. You must also complete the Public Safety Self Assessment. NO ONE ADMITTED AFTER 6:00 pm or 8:00 am (NO EXCEPTIONS)
Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.
(Test begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.)
Peoria Police Department
600 SW Adams Street
Community Training Room
Peoria, IL 61602
OR
Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
(Test begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.)
Peoria Police Department
600 SW Adams Street
Community Training Room
Peoria, IL 61602
OR
Saturday, May 24, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.
(Test begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.)
Peoria Police Department
600 SW Adams Street
Community Training Room
Peoria, IL 61602
You can also take the written examination online as shown below: THERE IS NO COST TO TAKE THE CITY OF PEORIA WRITTEN EXAMINATION!
The City of Peoria offers full testing services for the position of Police Recruit through National Testing Network (NTN). YOU MUST REGISTER TO TAKE THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLINE OR IN PERSON! To register with NTN and schedule a test, go to www.nationaltesting network.com, select 'Find Jobs', then select (Law Enforcement) job and sign up for the City of Peoria.
When you visit the www.nationaltestingnetwork.com website:
1. Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test. You must complete the Public Safety Self Assessment!
2. Review all information related to the City of Peoria, including minimum requirements, salary, and benefits.
3. Review detailed information about the testing process.
4. Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).
Upon completion of your scheduled exam, scores are automatically forwarded to the City of Peoria. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry level exam will be placed on the City of Peoria's eligibility list. The City of Peoria will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.
Candidates who pass the written examination will be notified by email their score the following week. You will need to schedule your POWER Test.
To prepare for the POWER Test, please contact our Physical Fitness Team!!! Call Officer Chris Collins at 309-573-7830 or Officer Ciara Barker at 309-573-6274 for more information. This is a great opportunity to get ready to pass the POWER Test!
The POWER Tests are shown below:
Thursday, May 22, 2025 - 2:00 p.m.
Police Department, 600 SW Adams Street, Peoria, IL 61602 and RiverPlex, 600 NE Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602
Saturday, May 24, 2025 - 2:00 p.m.
Police Department, 600 SW Adams Street, Peoria, IL 61602 and RiverPlex, 600 NE Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602
There will be make-up sessions for the POWER test given at a later date.
Also, the Police Department will be offering the opportunity to participate in Mock Interviews after the written examination. This is not mandatory, but would be a great opportunity to practice your interviewing skills. They may be scheduled the week of June 2, 2025. More details to follow.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Age: Must be 21 years of age by date of the last written exam (05/24/2025); or 20 years of age for applicants who have successfully completed 2 years of law enforcement studies at an accredited college or university. By State Statute, you cannot have attained age 35 when the application is submitted. (Exceptions made for individuals with prior municipal police experience. Contact the Human Resources Department for additional information).
Education: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent minimum to apply; Applicants with an associate degree or credit hours towards a bachelor’s degree is a plus.
Military: A Veteran shall be allowed to exceed the maximum age provision by the number of years served on active military duty, but by no more than 10 years of active military duty. (45 years old) You would need to submit a Form DD214.
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen or qualified Alien.
Driver's License: Must possess a valid driver's license.
Record: Must agree to be fingerprinted and found not to have been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors as listed in Illinois State Statutes.
Vision: Applicants must meet minimum standards for vision and hearing. Applicants who wear glasses or contact lenses must meet minimum standards of visual acuity. Vision with corrective (glasses or contact lenses) lenses should not be less than 20/20 in the better eye, 20/40 in the worst eye, and 20/20 with both eyes open. Uncorrected (no glasses or contact lenses) vision is 20/40 and should not be 20/200 or worse with either eye.
Residency: Applicants need not be City residents to apply. When hired, employee shall establish and maintain their principal place of residence within a twenty (20) mile radius of the Peoria Police Department and shall not be subject to any forfeiture of the annual base salary.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position and pass the physical ability exam. Candidates who are hired must pass the physical fitness entrance requirement of the Police Training Institute (Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report) P.O.W.E.R. Test.
Examinations: Must pass written for placement into the Eligibility Pool. If selected for hire, must pass POWER Test, background investigation, oral interview, polygraph, psychological and medical examinations including a drug screen prior to hire.
Supplemental Information
FINAL PROCEDURES
Applicants who meet all the minimum eligibility requirements and who pass the written examination and POWER test will have their names placed in the Police
Recruit Eligibility Pool, in alphabetical order and will be eligible for hire until the pool expires. Candidates who are being considered for hire will also be required
to participate in a combined interview with department and the Fire and Police Commission. After the oral interview score, the candidate may have added to
the composite score five (5) points if they have established residence in the City of Peoria. This is a rank ordered list of candidates to be hired as positions become
available. When this list is exhausted, interviews will be conducted again by the department and the Fire and Police Commission, and another hire eligibility list will be
made. When the applicants are given an offer of employment, they will then be required to pass the POWER Test, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, a
medical examination including a drug screen and an extensive background investigation. The offer of employment is conditional upon passing all of the required testing
and will be withdrawn if you fail a test.
Once you are in the pool, you can submit, if applicable, a copy of your college diploma and/or transcripts and any other certificates, letters, etc., you want to submit to show your qualifications. Also, send in a photocopy of your DD214 Form - If you are a veteran or are currently serving in the U.S. Military. If you are a current Officer, send in your Law Enforcement training certificate.
APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES AND FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, CITY HALL, 419 FULTON STREET, ROOM 200, PEORIA, IL 61602 UNTIL THE DEADLINE DATE OF MAY 9 , 2025. ONLINE APPLICATION: http://www.peoriagov.org/internal-applicatons/; FAX# (309) 494-8587, PHONE# (309) 494-8578, E-MAIL: dbush@peoriagov.org. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
PENSION PROGRAM:
Employee Contribution: 9% of Base Salary and longevity
Pension Eligibility: Age 55 with 20 year's service
Disability: 50% of salary - Employer Contribution: City pays all remaining costs
Disability: 50% of salary - Employer Contribution: City pays all remaining costs
If hired after 04/01/86, also contributes 1.45% to Medicare only.
VACATION: Less than one year of employment, no paid vacation time.
1 to 5 years of service - 2 Weeks Paid Vacation
After 5 years of Service - 1 additional day per year of service up to a total of 4 weeks at 15 years.1 to 5 years of service - 2 Weeks Paid Vacation
SICK LEAVE: Employees shall accrue sick leave at the rate of 8.00 hours per month of continuous service. Non-probationary employees shall have this additional 1.33 hours monthly accrual deducted from their accrued sick leave balance and contributed directly into the employee's Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Plan. The Employer is authorized to deduct and pay to the Trustee of the Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Plan established for the benefit of the employee, sixteen (16) of these hours of compensation. Upon separation, hours accrued greater than 607 are credited to RHS account.
PERSONAL LEAVE: Accumulated monthly from date of hire.
1 to 5 years of Service - 4 days per year
Over 5 years of Service - 5 days per year1 to 5 years of Service - 4 days per year
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Provides up to 3 days paid bereavement leave.
DUTY RELIEF DAYS: Eight (8) days per year (2 per quarter to be scheduled in conjunction with normal days off).
HOLIDAYS: 10 Paid Holidays per year. (Extra compensation if day off falls on holiday or if scheduled to work on holiday).
LONGEVITY PAY:
5 to 10 Years of Service - 2% of Base Pay
10 to 15 Years of Service - 4% of Base Pay5 to 10 Years of Service - 2% of Base Pay
15 to 20 Years of Service - 6% of Base Pay
20 to 25 Years of Service - 8% of Base Pay
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: Coverage effective first day of the next month following completion of one calendar month of employment. Members may opt out of the City's insurance program with proof of other coverage – coverage for dependents is optional. The City of Peoria Health Insurance offers two (2) plan options for coverage. Semi-monthly premiums for employees depend on which plan is selected. On your hire date, you will meet with City's Patient Advocate to receive detailed information on the plans and the appropriate premium cost. Depending on plan selection, you can enroll in Flexible Spending Program (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
LOW DEDUCTIBLE PPO PLAN
Member Only $49.62per pay
Member Partner $169.33/per pay
Member Child(ren) $133.98/per pay
Member Family $233.84/per pay
HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PPO PLAN
Member Partner $84.67/per pay
Member Child(ren) $66.99/per pay
Member Family $116.92/per pay
LIFE INSURANCE:
$15,000 Group Term Life Insurance - No Cost to Employee
$15,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment - No Cost
$100,000 State Life Insurance - If Killed in Line of Duty
$100,000 Federal Life Insurance - If Killed in Line of Duty
$9,000 Funeral Expense - If Killed in Line of Duty
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM: Available on class-by-class basis, if funds are available, for job-related classes, based on prevailing rates at public institutions, based on grade, upon approval.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Three major 457 Plans available. Voya Financial, ICMA, and Nationwide Retirement Solutions.
RESIDENCY: Employee shall establish and maintain their principal place of residence within a twenty (20) mile radius of the Peoria Police Department and shall not be subject to any forfeiture of your annual base salary.
(Summary Data Only. Labor Agreements in effect are actual controlling documents.)
Salary : $65,945 - $67,594
