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Police Officer
 City of St. Charles | |
$82,423 - $125,958 - medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance; HSA and flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; wellness program; two weeks paid vacation(three weeks after five years), ten paid holidays each year, 32.8 personal
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dental insurance, life insurance, paid holidays, uniform allowance
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 United States, Illinois, St. Charles | |
 Aug 27, 2025 | |
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The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of St. Charles is accepting applications for the position of Entry Level Police Officer. Testing is to establish an Eligibility List for anticipated hiring needs.
A career in law enforcement is challenging and rewarding. The St. Charles Police Department strives to recruit the most highly skilled, competent, dedicated, community-oriented officers possible. Our Officers pride themselves on performing their duties to the highest level of excellence. If you are willing to accept the challenge to become a St. Charles Police Officer and seek an opportunity to serve others, you may be the candidate we are looking for. Starting pay is $82,423.12 (top pay for FY25/26 is $125,958.56) with an outstanding benefits package to include: medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance; HSA and flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; wellness program; two weeks paid vacation(three weeks after five years), ten paid holidays each year, 32.8 personal hours per calendar year; police pension; paid life insurance; Retirement Healthcare Funding Plan; annual uniform allowance; optional Metropolitan Alliance of Police representation, and more. For detailed eligibility requirements, selection process, and additional information, download the application packet at: www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com. All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. Applications are NOT available at the St. Charles Police Department or City Hall. There is a $20 application fee that will be refunded on first paycheck if hired. Applicants must be present for and pass the following initial phases:
- Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 6:00 pm or - Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 8:00 am
Applications are available online until September 24, 2025 - 2:00 p.m. at: www.jobsource.copsandfiretesting.com and must be returned no later than 4:00 p.m. September 24, 2025 to: C.O.P.S. and F.I.R.E. Personnel Testing Service ATTN: St. Charles PD 1251 N. Plum Grove Rd, Suite 160, Schaumburg, IL 60173 Call (847)310-2677 with questions. The scores of the written test and the oral examination are computed, and an Initial Eligibility Register is developed. Following the application of preference points, a Final Eligibility Register will be completed by December 2025. A background investigation, to include a polygraph, will be conducted when a vacancy occurs. Upon successful completion of the background investigation, a conditional offer of employment is made. This offer is contingent on passing a psychological, drug screen, medical, and functional capacity evaluation. The City of St. Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer. | |