VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE POLICE OFFICER JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Current Salary *Subject to the Collective Bargaining Agreement*
$70,917.60 – $104,642.72  

The   Buffalo   Grove   Police   Department,   a   progressive   northwest   suburban   Chicago department, is looking for the best future police officers. Potential growth, advancement possibilities, salary and benefits are excellent. 

Except  as  otherwise  provided  by  statute,  applicants must be at least 21  and less  than 35 years of age at the time of the last date for filing applications.    (Persons 20 years of age who  have  successfully completed two  years of  law  enforcement studies at  an accredited college or  university may  apply and  be  considered  for  appointment.)  Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. 

Applicants must be in good physical condition and will be required to pass a fitness test, written   test, an    oral  examination,  background    investigation,    and    a    polygraph     test. After  a  conditional offer  of    employment    is  made,  successful candidates  must    pass comprehensive medical and psychological tests prior to appointment. 

Attendance at the orientation  meeting is MANDATORY for all applicants.  The orientation meeting will be held immediately prior to the written exam on Saturday,  June 1st, 2019  at 9:00 a.m. at: 

Buffalo Grove Park District
Community Arts Center
225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois 

Applications are available on-line at www.vbg.org.   Completed applications must be submitted electronically with a $20.00 (+$1.72 processing charge) non-refundable application fee.  Application and fees are due on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 5:00 PM.  Applicants are required to bring the printed ticket/receipt, a photo ID and a valid NIPSTA, Joliet Junior College or Triton College POWER Test Certification Card issued after December 1, 2018 to the mandatory orientation/written exam. 

BUFFALO GROVE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER