Police Recruit Examination Cycle - January 2026
Police Recruit Examination Cycle - January 2026
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The City of Peoria is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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- Announcing an Examination Cycle for placement into the City of PeoriaJanuary 2026 Police Eligibility Pool.Salary :$78000APPLICATION DEADLINE:Applications must be received by5:00 p.m. Friday September 12 2025.Application must include the following:
1. Photocopy of Drivers License.2. Photocopy of Birth Certificate. NOTE: This should be a copy of the registered (or certified) birth certificate which is on file at the courthouse in the county of birth.The hospital certificate (with the footprints of the newborn) isNOTan acceptable document.3. Photocopy of High School Diploma OR High School Transcript OR GED Certificate. You only need to submit one copy out of the three.(You still need to submit a copy of your High School Diploma High School Transcript or GED Certificate even if you have received a college degree.)
The City of Peoria offers full testing services for the position of Police Recruit through National Testing Network (NTN). YOU MUST REGISTER TO TAKE THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IN PERSON OR ONLINE! To register with NTN and schedule a test go to select Find Jobs then select (Law Enforcement) jobs and sign up for the City of Peoria.
When you visit website: THERE IS NO COST TO TAKE THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION FOR THE CITY OF PEORIA!1. Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test. You must complete the Public Safety Self Assessment.
2. Review all information related to the City of Peoria including minimum requirements salary and benefits.3. Review detailed information about the testing process.
4. Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).
Upon completion of your scheduled exam scores are automatically forwarded to the City of Peoria. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry level exam will be placed on the City of Peorias eligibility list. The City of Peoria will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.
National Testing Network is a service provided to conduct entry level testing in a standardized professional environment. National Testing Network does not replace the City of Peorias responsibility and decision making in the testing process. All candidate results are provided to the City of Peoria where the final decisions are made.
Please apply via our online application system at You can attach these documents to your application or send them to Debra Bush by email: or fax: ; or mail to 419 Fulton Street Room 200 Peoria IL 61602. Call with any questions. Examples of Duties
POLICE RECRUIT EXAM SCHEDULE
- APPLICATION DEADLINEFriday September 12 2025 5:00 p.m.
All required documents (Photocopy of Drivers License Birth CertificateandHigh School Diploma or High School Transcript or GED Certificate) must accompany application and be received or postmarked by this date.No late applications will be accepted.
2. ORIENTATION (Not Mandatory) The same information will be presented in each orientation. In addition to the general orientation there will be discussions on interview preparation and techniques on how to interview with the Police Department and Fire and Police Commission.
Wednesday September:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.(UPDATED DATE)
Police Department 600 SW Adams Street Community Training Room Peoria IL 61602
OR
Saturday September:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Police Department 600 SW Adams Street Community Training Room Peoria IL 61602
3.WRITTEN EXAM(Mandatory) (Held in person at the site listed below.) This testing period there will be three (3) days offered to take the
written examination in person. You can only attend oneexamination date of your choice. You must contact the National Testing Network (NTN) byvisitingthe website to schedule your test. You must also complete the Public Safety Self Assessment. NO ONE ADMITTED AFTER 6:00 pm or 8:00 am(NO EXCEPTIONS)
Thursday September 25 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
(Test begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.)
Peoria Police Department
600 SW Adams Street
Community Training Room
Peoria IL 61602
OR
Thursday September 25 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
(Test begins promptly at 6:00 p.m.)
Peoria Police Department
600 SW Adams Street
Community Training Room
Peoria IL 61602
OR
Saturday September 27 2025 at 8:00 a.m.
(Test begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.)
Peoria Police Department
600 SW Adams Street
Community Training Room
Peoria IL 61602
You can also take the written examination online as shown below: THERE IS NO COST TO TAKE THE CITY OF PEORIA WRITTEN EXAMINATION!
The City of Peoria offers full testing services for the position of Police Recruit through National Testing Network (NTN). YOU MUST REGISTER TO TAKE THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION ONLINE OR IN PERSON! To register with NTN and schedule a test go to select Find Jobs then select (Law Enforcement) job and sign up for the City of Peoria.
When you visit website:1. Complete the NTN registration process and schedule your test. You must complete the Public Safety Self Assessment!
2. Review all information related to the City of Peoria including minimum requirements salary and benefits.3. Review detailed information about the testing process.
4. Review the Frequently Asked Questions and take an online practice test (if desired).
Upon completion of your scheduled exam scores are automatically forwarded to the City of Peoria. Candidates who attain a passing score on the entry level exam will be placed on the City of Peorias eligibility list. The City of Peoria will contact candidates on the list and will invite them to participate in further stages of the selection process.
Candidates who pass or not pass the written examination will be notified by email. You will need to schedule your POWER Test.To prepare for the POWER Test please contact our Physical Fitness Team!!! Call Officer Chris Collins at or Officer Ciara Barker at for more information. This is a great opportunity to get ready to pass the POWER Test!The POWER Tests are shown below:Thursday September 25 2025 - 2:00 p.m.
Police Department 600 SW Adams Street Peoria IL 61602 and RiverPlex 600 NE Water Street Peoria IL 61602
Saturday September 27 2025 - 2:00 p.m.
Police Department 600 SW Adams Street Peoria IL 61602 and RiverPlex 600 NE Water Street Peoria IL 61602There will be make-up sessions for the POWER test given at a later date.Also the Police Department will be offering the opportunity to participate in Mock Interviews after the written examination. This is not mandatory but would be a great opportunity to practice your interviewing skills before you attend the actual interviews with the department and the Fire and Police Commission. They may be scheduled the week of September 29 2025. More details to follow.
Minimum Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
AGE: 21 years old by date of written examination or 20 years old if successfully completed two (2) years of law enforcement studies at an accredited college or university. Cannot have attained age 35 when the application is submitted. (By State statute exceptions made for individuals with prior municipal police experience. See the Human Resources Department for additional information).
EDUCATION: Minimum: Graduation from High School or GED equivalency accepted. Prefer candidates with associate degree or hours toward bachelors degree.
MILITARY: A Veteran shall be allowed to exceed the maximum age provision by the number of years served on active military duty but by no more than 10 years of active military duty. (45 years old)
OTHER:U.S. Citizenship; valid drivers license; physical condition to perform the essential functions of the position and pass physical agility exam; no felony conviction.
VISION-HEARING: Applicants must meet minimum standards for vision and hearing. Applicants who wear glasses or contact lenses must meet minimum standards of visual acuity. Vision with corrective (glasses or contact lenses) lenses should not be less than 20/20 in the better eye 20/40 in the worst eye and 20/20 with both eyes open. Uncorrected (no glasses or contact lenses) vision is 20/40 and should not be 20/200 or worse with either eye.
RESIDENCY: Applicants need not be residents of the City to apply. When hired you must establish and maintain principal place of residency within a 20-mile radius of the Peoria Police Department.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position and pass the physical ability exam. Candidates who are hired must pass the physical fitness entrance requirement of the Police Training Institute (Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report) P.O.W.E.R. Test.
EXAMINATIONS: Must pass written for placement into the Eligibility Pool. If selected for hire must pass POWER Test background investigation oral interview polygraph psychological and medical examinations including a drug screen prior to hire.
Supplemental Information
FINAL PROCEDURES
Applicants who meet all the minimum eligibility requirements and who pass the written examination and POWER test will have their names placed in the Police Recruit Eligibility Pool in alphabetical order and will be eligible for hire until the pool expires. Candidates who are being considered for hire will also be required to participate in a combined interview with department and the Fire and Police Commission. After the oral interview score the candidate may have added to the composite score five (5) points if they have established residence in the City of Peoria. This is a rank ordered list of candidates to be hired as positions become available. When this list is exhausted interviews will be conducted again by the department and the Fire and Police Commission and another hire eligibility list will be made. When the applicants are given an offer of employment they will then be required to pass the POWER Test polygraph examination psychological evaluation a medical examination including a drug screen and an extensive background investigation. The offer of employment is conditional upon passing all of the required testing and will be withdrawn if you fail a test.
Once you are in the pool you can submit if applicable a copy of your college diploma and/or transcripts and any other certificates letters etc. you want to submit to show your qualifications. Also send in a photocopy of your DD214 Form -- If you are a veteran or are currently serving in the U.S. Military. If you are a current Officer send in your Law Enforcement training certificate.
APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT CITY EMPLOYEES AND FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT CITY HALL 419 FULTON STREET ROOM 200 PEORIA IL 61602 UNTIL THE DEADLINE DATE OF SEPTEMBER 12 2025. ONLINE APPLICATION: FAX# PHONE# E-MAIL: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Employment Type
Full-Time
