FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 8, 2018
CITY OF SPRINGFIELD ANNOUNCES POLICE OFFICER RECRUITMENT IS UNDERWAY
Springfield, Illinois – The City of Springfield is actively recruiting Police Patrol Officers and Lateral Patrol Officers. The
deadline to apply is
Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at 11:00 p.m. (CST).
Interested candidates must
first apply online through the City’s website at
www.springfield.il.us for the Police Patrol Officer or Lateral Patrol Officer opening. Computers are also available for use to apply at the City of Springfield’s Office of Human Resources located at 300 S. 7
th Street, Room 309.
Applicants are also encouraged to
attend one of the information sessions offered by the City’s Human Resources Department and the Springfield Police. These sessions provide insight into the application process and ways to prepare for the exams:
Thursday, May 10 at 8:30 a.m.
City of Springfield Council Chambers
300 S. 7
th St., 3
rd Floor
Thursday, May 10 at 1:00 p.m.
City of Springfield Council Chambers
300 S. 7
th St., 3
rd Floor
Wednesday, May 16 at 5:00 p.m.
City of Springfield Council Chambers
300 S. 7
th St., 3
rd Floor
Saturday, May 19 at 8:30 a.m.
Lanphier High School
1300 North 11
th Street
To sign-up for one of these sessions, email
humanresources@springfield.il.us or call 217.789.2446 with the attendee’s name, contact information and the date and time of the session they plan on attending.
The final step is to take the
three required tests. The
mandatory
Physical Ability Exam is scheduled for
Friday, June 15, the
mandatory Written Exam is scheduled for
Saturday, June 16 and the
mandatory Oral Assessment is scheduled for
July.
A
practice physical ability POWER test is set for
Saturday, May 19 at 10:00 a.m. at Lanphier High School. It is an opportunity for applicants to assess their skills prior to the June test. There is no cost to participate in the practice POWER test however individuals must notify the City’s Human Resources Department by email or phone of their participation.
