Entry Level Police Officer Testing

Salary : $83,449.60 Annually
Location : Police Department - 700 West Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00276
Department: Police Department
Division: Patrol
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: 7/22/2026 11:59 PM Central


Job Summary
The City of DeKalb is accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officer to establish an eligibility list.

Minimum Qualifications
Please click HERE to view the recruitment brochure and application instructions.

The process and the minimum qualifications are dictated by the Board of Fire & Police Commissioner's Rules and Regulations and are detailed in the recruitment brochure.

For consideration the following documents must be submitted with your online application:

• At least 21 years old and under the age of 35 unless exempt from such age limitation as provided in Section 5/10-2.1-6 of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act . Proof of birthdate is required.
• Valid Driver's License (attach to application)
• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent (attach to application)
• U.S. Citizen
• No felony convictions and/or crime involving moral turpitude as specified in Section 5/10-2.1-6 Part C of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act

ADDITIONAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

• Valid Driver's License.
• Must pass psychological and medical examinations.
• POWER Test

Supplemental Information
Candidates must fill out an application with NTN AND the City of DeKalb:

• Click the "Apply" button above to complete the required City application.
• The NTN application and scheduling of the written exam can be found at: Please select Law Enforcement Jobs and sign up for the City of DeKalb exam. Candidates MUST complete the Personal Health Questionnaire (PHQ) and Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) on the NTN website along with the application.

SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process includes submission of an application, written exam, oral interview, background investigation and polygraph exam. Psychological and medical exams are completed upon conditional offer of employment.
Upon completion of the written exam, all candidate scores will be automatically forwarded to the City of DeKalb hiring officials. Candidates who attain a passing score will be placed on the department's pool of eligible candidates to continue to participate in other stages of the selection process. The cut-off score for the written examination will be based on the recommendation of the developer of the written examination and will be consistent with minimally qualified performance in the Police Officer position.
Questions about the NTN application and/or written exam?

Please call: National Testing Network - View phone number on click.appcast.io


If you are looking for a practice exam through NTN, please click
Questions about the City application?


Please call: City of DeKalb, Human Resources Department - View phone number on click.appcast.io
Applications AND Written Exam Due:

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The City of DeKalb provides a comprehensive benefits package that beings on the first day of employment and includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Plans through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund or the Fire/Police Pension Funds
• Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance program

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What prompted you to apply for the Entry Level Police Officer position with the City of DeKalb?
02


Have you applied and/or interviewed with the City of DeKalb? If so, for what position and when?
03


I understand this position has a residency requirement, based on the Map listed in the recruitment brochure, within 15 months of date of hire.

• Yes
• No

04


Are you at least 21 years of age? NOTE: Proof of birth date is required at time of application and must be attached.

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have a valid driver's license? NOTE: You are required to attach documentation of your license to your application.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent? NOTE: You are required to attach documentation of your High School Diploma or equivalent to your application.

• Yes
• No

07


I understand that in order to participate in this recruitment, I must schedule and complete the written exam through the National Testing Network, Inc. by the deadline provided and instruct them to share results with the City of DeKalb.

• Yes
• No

08


I have reviewed the recruitment brochure detailing the minimum requirements, timeline and deadlines linked in the Job Summary of the Job Posting.

• Yes
• No

Required Question