Woodridge Police Department - Police Officer

Police Officer Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age and under the age 35 as of the application deadline, unless exempt from age limitations as provided by statute. 
• Binocular vision corrective to 20/30.
• No felony convictions.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and legally permitted to possess firearms in accordance with state and federal law. 
• Residency within 30 miles of corporate limits of the Village within six months of hire.
• Education Requirement: At time of filing an application for original appointment to the Police Department, applicant must have graduated from an accredited high school or hold a G.E.D Certificate. 
• Attend virtual orientation session and pass all phases of testing process.

 Woodridge Offers: 

• Competitive Salary – Starting salary of $79,497. The current top salary is $118,664.
• Appealing Schedule – Twelve (12) hour shifts, which give officers every other 3-day weekend off. There are permanent and rotating shifts, based on bid system.
• Ample Time Off – Vacation (80 hours after one year of employment), Village holidays (64 hours annually), personal time (32 hours annually), sick time (8 hours per month), and comp time accrual of up to 140 hours. 
• Specialty Positions – Investigations, Tactical Unit, Traffic Unit, School Resource Officer, Field Training Officer, Evidence Technician, UAS Pilot, Range Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Honor Guard, DEA and Illinois State Police Task Force Officers, various DuPage Metropolitan Emergency Response and Investigative Team (MERIT) positions: including SWAT, Crisis Negotiation, Major Crimes, Crash Reconstruction and Computer Forensics.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program – Including health insurance, optional dental insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, police pension, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, interest free computer loan program, interest free fitness equipment loan program, tuition reimbursement, professional development and training, retiree health savings plan, and a uniform allowance (100% paid for new officers). 

Orientation and Testing Information:

All sessions will be offered during business hours within the week of September 15th, 2025, it is your responsibility to ensure you have the flexibility to test during these times. No weeknight or weekend times will be available. View additional details on our virtual testing here: https://iosolutions.com/candidateprep/