CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES IN-PERSON POLICE OFFICER ENTRY EXAMS

CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES IN-PERSON POLICE OFFICER ENTRY EXAMS

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department (CPD) will host in-person police officer entry exams at all City Colleges of Chicago
locations in December. The exams will be held from Thursday to Saturday, Dec. 1-3. Individuals who are between the ages of 21 and 39
are eligible to take the exam and begin the process of becoming a
CPD officer.

Those interested in becoming a Chicago Police officer can register
for these exams in advance online through the CPD website, or same
day at any exam location.

Applicants who register in advance will receive access to a study
guide. Walk-in applicants will also be welcomed at all exam sessions.
All individuals taking the exam are required to bring a current and
valid government issued photo identification.

There will be a morning exam and an afternoon exam held at each
location to make it as convenient as possible for interested applicants
across the city.

Exam times, locations and dates are as follows:
Morning session: Doors open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 8:30 a.m.
Afternoon session: Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and close at 2:00 p.m.
Malcolm X College - 1900 W. Jackson Blvd.
Kennedy-King College - 6301S. Halsted St.
Harry Truman College - 1145 W. Wilson Ave.
Olive Harvey College - 10001 S. Woodlawn Ave.
Harold Washington College - 30 E. Lake St.
Richard J. Daley College - 7500 S. Pulaski Rd.
Wilbur Wright College - 4300 N. Narragansett Ave.

Individuals who are hired receive a competitive starting salary of $54,672 and receive an increase to $82,458 annually after 18 months
on the job. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings and pension plans.

CPD is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and
looks for candidates that reflect the city’s broad cross-sections. The
Department is seeking effective problem-solvers, critical thinkers,
and good communicators with the ability to interact with all members
of the community and perform the role safely, effectively, and following
local, state, and federal law as well as CPD policy and procedures.

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