Police Officer - Serve & Protect Your Community

Westchester Police Department - Police Officer Last updated on May 08, 2026 PST Partner Agency since May 04, 2026 Proof of Citizenship or legal eligibility to work in the US Birth CertificatePermanent Resident Card Read More None Illinois POWER card Must be dated within 12 months of date of application Read More None DD214 Required in Lieu of 30 college credit hours Read More None Westchester Police Department - Police Officer Requirements Category Requirement Required at time of... Test Hire Written Examination Yes, required LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) Yes, required as described below POWER card must be uploaded and from within 12 months of your application. PST Personal History Statement Must be completed by application deadline. Minimum Age 21 Maximum Age Unless exempt by statute High School Grad/ GED Yes Driver's License Required Yes Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes College Requirement 30 credit hours required to apply MilitaryExperience: Must havehad at least one year of active duty AND honorable discharge from service (oris or has been a member on inactive or reserve duty. Inactive or reserve dutyis in lieu of honorable discharge, not years of active-duty service) – 5Points • DD-214 (long form, includingcharacter of discharge) required as proof A maximum of five (5) points may be claimed for Education or Military/ Not Both Other Preference Points EducationalPreference: Must haveeither an Associate’s Degree in Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice, FireService/EMS or a Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accreditedcollege/university – 5 Points (not cumulative-awarded highest degree) Amaximum of five (5) points may be claimed for Education or Military/ Not Both Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score Request/Access Scores On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur Contact Information Westchester Police Department - Police Officer #J-18808-Ljbffr PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING