Police Officer Career Opportunity

The Village of Palatine Police Department is seeking...

ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICERS

To learn more about a career opportunity with the Palatine Police Department, view the recruitment video here.

If you’d like to join a team of professional, dedicated, and innovative individuals who value serving our community, the Palatine Police Department is seeking Police Officer applicants. If you possess a high level of integrity, treat others with respect, have excellent communication skills, and are in good physical condition, you may be a perfect fit for this rewarding career. No prior law enforcement experience is necessary, and if hired, all on-the-job training and equipment will be provided at no cost. In addition, a competitive benefits package is available to new employees, which includes health and dental insurance options, as well as paid vacation and sick leave.


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The written exam and application process will be open from January 5, 2026, through February 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM (noon). 

Click here to view the applicant packet, which contains important details and deadlines. 

POLICE OFFICER APPLICATION TIMELINE:

  • January 5, 2026 – application process and written exam begins. Applicants must register to take the written test by visiting the National Testing Network (NTN) website at www.nationaltestingnetwork.com.  Those who successfully pass the written exam will be emailed a link to the Village of Palatine Application. 
  • February 6, 2026, at 12:00 pm (noon) – written exam and Village of Palatine application and document submittal deadline. 
  • February 18 - 19, 2026 (February 20 will be used if necessary) – staff interviews. Email notifications will be sent to candidates who successfully pass the written exam and submit all required documents, following the test and submission deadline.
  • February 25 - 26, 2026 – oral interviews with the Board of Fire and Police Commission.
  • March 2, 2026 - Physical ability test. Those selected to participate in an in-person POWER test will be notified via email on September 25 during morning hours. 
  • All polygraph, psychological, and medical testing are scheduled to occur in March/April
  • Transcripts must be received before the date of appointment. An electronic version of the transcripts can be submitted directly from the school to Kasia Cordell at kcordell@palatine.il.us. 

 If transcripts are submitted via US Mail, they must be officially sent from the school, unopened, and sent directly to the: 

Palatine Police Headquarters 

595 N Hicks Road, Palatine IL 60067

The Palatine Police Department serves our community through the “Neighborhood-Based Policing” philosophy. In doing so, the Village is organized into seven different neighborhood beats where a Sergeant oversees a team of Officers assigned to patrol these beats. This allows for proactive problem-solving efforts as officers become familiar with the citizens and specific issues within their geographical beat. In addition to Patrol, the Department has many specialty positions and advanced training opportunities. These include assignments such as Crime Scene Investigators, Canine Officer Teams, Drug Enforcement, Bicycle Officers, Crime Prevention Officers, School Resource Officers, Detectives, and Gang Specialists.

Consider a career in serving our community and apply today!

Join Palatine PD Today

Questions: Contact Kasia Cordell at (847) 359-9010 or kcordell@palatine.il.us