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Lateral Transfer Police Officer Testing

Mandatory Orientation, Written Examination, and Oral Interview

  • Date: 04/24/2023 8:00 AM  
  • Location: Oswego Police Headquarters
    3355 Woolley Road
    Oswego, Illinois 60543
  • Introduction: The Oswego Police Department is seeking experienced/certified police officers to join our team as we look to establish a Lateral Transfer Police Officer Eligibility List (Register). All applicants shall already be Certified as an Illinois Law Enforcement Officer.

LATERAL TRANSFER POLICE OFFICER

Now Accepting Applications

The Oswego Police Department is seeking experienced/certified police officers to join our team as we look to establish a Lateral Transfer Police Officer Eligibility List (Register). All applicants shall already be Certified as an Illinois Law Enforcement Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE MET BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2023:

  • State of Illinois Law Enforcement Certification from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board as a law enforcement officer in good standing (part-time certification as a law enforcement officer does not meet this requirement), and
  • Applicants shall be employed for a minimum of two consecutive years with their current agency as a fulltime Sworn Municipal Officer, Illinois State Trooper or County Sheriff’s Deputy AND they must have completed their probationary period as of April 19, 2023, and
  • Currently in good standing with the police department in which the person serves or is laid-off due to budgetary restraints with that agency, and
  • Possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and level of experience required pursuant to the call for qualified lateral transfer applicants, and
  • Must be a United States Citizen and have a Valid Driver’s License by April 19, 2023, and
  • Has a Bachelor or Associate Degree in any field of study (OR 60 credit hours at an accredited college or university) OR those who qualify for a waiver due to active military service pursuant to statute [(65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6) (from Ch.24, par. 10-2.1-6)], by April 19, 2023, and
  • Must pass written examination, oral interview, in-depth background investigation, which includes a polygraph, and
  • After conditional job offer, must pass Medical (including drug screen, hearing and eye exam) and Psychological examinations

APPLICATIONS:

Applications are available beginning February 22, 2023 and a non-refundable fee of $25.00 is required at the time of submittal.

Applications may be completed online from:

Our recruiting website at:

www.opdrecruits.com

Applications must be submitted by 2:00 PM (CST) on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Applications and payments are only accepted online through the website.

Only the application and fee will be submitted; a resume, certificates and/or transcript copies, etc. are NOT needed at this time, but should be immediately available at the request of a background.

NEXT STEP IN TESTING PROCESS ONCE APPLICATION & FEE IS SUBMITTED:

MUST ATTEND MANDATORY ORIENTATION, WRITTEN EXAMINATION AND ORAL INTERVIEW, which will be held at:

Oswego Police Department

3355 Woolley Road

Monday, April 24, 2023 at 8:00 AM

Applicants must have photo identification, which can be a State ID, Driver’s License or Passport.

Any additional information or instructions will be emailed to you.

Innovation***Challenge***Real Rewards

OSWEGO BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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