Arlington Heights, IL Police Department

·        Pay a $25.00 non-refundable application processing fee

·        Must be 21 years old by date of written exam; maximum age of under 35 years unless the age limit is reached after being placed on Eligibility list (unless otherwise exempt by Statute)

·        Must be a U.S. Citizen

·        Must possess a valid driver’s license

·        Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

·        Must possess an Associate’s Degree. In lieu of an Associate’s Degree, you must have one of the following:

1.      60 semester hours of credit toward a Bachelor’s Degree from an institution of higher learning accredited by the U.S. Department of Education

2.      Have served for 24 months of honorable active duty in the United States Armed Forces and not have been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable

3.      Have served for 180 days of active duty in the United States Armed Forces in combat duty recognized by the Department of Defense and has not been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable

·        Applicants must submit proof of passing the POWER Test within ONE YEAR PRIOR to the application deadline

·        Vision correctable to 20/20 in both eyes

·        Pass a comprehensive pre-employment screening process to include: background investigation, polygraph, psychological and medical examination with drug testing