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The City of Aurora, Illinois is accepting applications for (Entry Level) Police Officer to establish a Civil Service eligibility list with the Aurora Police Department.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 20 years of age and under 35 years of age at the time of the written exam but must be at least 21 years of age and under 36 years of age at time of appointment, pursuant to the Illinois Municipal Code as amended (65 ILCS 5/10-1-1 et seq.).
Must be a United States citizen.
Must possess a valid Class "D" Illinois driver's license or a valid out-of-state driver's license of similar classification.
Must have achieved a high school diploma with a grade point average of 2.0 out of 4.0, or a G.E.D. with a minimum composite score of no less than 401 points, or at least sixteen (16) hours of college credit with a grade point average of 2.0 out of 4.0.
Must possess a valid Police Officer Physical Ability Test certification/POWER card. Certifications will be considered valid within one (1) year of the issuance date. (Physical Fitness Standards: https://www.ptb.illinois.gov/media/1755/new-power-test-chart-2023.pdf
Must be able to meet vision standard at time of appointment. Must be correctable to 20/20 in both eyes, including field of vision/depth perception/color vision within normal ranges.
Must be of excellent moral character and personal integrity.
ELIGIBILITY PROCESS:
Must possess a valid Police Officer Physical Ability Test certification (POWER card) by the time of the background phase. Certifications will be considered valid within one (1) year of the issuance date. The background phase will occur at different times dependent on placement on the eligibility list.
A subsequent polygraph and psychological examination will be required, in addition to a thorough background investigation, drug screen and pre-employment physical.
AURORA POLICE DEPT. TATTOO POLICY:
Tattoos to the head, neck and facial area are prohibited. Hand tattoos are not allowed, however, there are very limited exceptions with approval from the Chief of Police.
Officers are permitted to have tattoos elsewhere, visible to the public, if the tattoo is not objectionable or demeaning to the image of the Department. The nature, number, size, and location of the tattoos are all factors in determining whether such tattoos are objectionable or demeaning. Examples include but are not limited to; tattoos that contain nudity, profanity, or to be perceived as gang related, criminal, obscene, sexual, racial, or detracts from the professional image of a law enforcement officer.
The covering of objectionable tattoos with make-up, sleeves, Band-Aids, etc., shall not constitute conforming to this policy. All tattoos shall be covered for court appearances.
SALARY:
Starting salary $92,248.00, plus a full benefit package.
Salary Schedule: https://publicsafety.aurora.il.us/Police/Join-APD/Salary-Details
HOW TO APPLY:
ALL steps below MUST be completed by the posted deadline to be considered for the eligibility list. Please use your full legal name when completing your application and registering for the exam.
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST:
Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate, if applicable.
Valid driver's license.
Valid Police Officer Physical Ability Test certification/POWER card (certifications will be considered valid within one (1) year of the issuance date).
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Unofficial copy of high school transcript or G.E.D. composite score. Documents must be in their entirety and show your final cumulative G.P.A.
If you did not achieve a high school diploma with a grade point average of 2.0 out of 4.0, or a G.E.D. with a minimum composite score of no less than 401 points, you may also submit an unofficial copy of your college transcript. College transcripts must have a minimum of 16 credit hours with a grade point average of 2.0 out of 4.0.
Please Note:
If you have any trouble uploading a document, you may send them via email to civilservice@aurora.il.us. The "subject" line of the email should read: 2026 Police Officer Eligibility. Make sure to include your full name (name should match your application) in the message and indicate which documents you have attached.
There is a non-refundable base fee of $65 for the exam and an additional cost for each department where you indicate you want to apply. Payments are made electronically using a credit card.
An option will be available to select the Aurora Police Department as a testing location to take an in-person written exam on select days.
IMPORTANT DATES:
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July 8, 2026 - August 19, 2026: Application Period. Your application and required documents must be completed and submitted online on the City of Aurora's website by 3:00pm CDT, on August 19, 2026.
July 8, 2026 - August 26, 2026: Testing Period. You must register and complete the Law Enforcement video-based, job simulation multiple-choice exam through the National Testing Network. The exam must be completed and submitted by 11:59 PM CDT, on August 26, 2026.
September 1, 2026: Applicants will be notified of their application and exam status on this date. Status updates and notifications will be available through your UKG applicant profile.
Applicants who meet the requirements and are deemed eligible will be provided with the preference points form and given the opportunity to apply for preference points at a later date.
September 17, 2026: The certified eligibility list will be posted on the City of Aurora's website - https://www.aurora.il.us/Government-and-Engagement/Jobs/Civil-Service-Eligibility-List.
Please Note:
HARDSHIP WAIVER: If you are interested in this opportunity but are unable to pay any of the process fees including the National Testing Network exam fee, please complete the Financial Hardship Request Form (Click Here) form. Applicants must complete and submit an employment application through the City of Aurora's online employment portal before a financial hardship waiver request will be considered.
Return your complete Financial Hardship Request Form in person to the Human Resources Department or via email for consideration. All required documents must be attached with your form. Please allow at least 5 business days for review.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Human Resources Department
44 E. Downer Pl.
Aurora, IL 60507
civilservice@aurora.il.us
630-256-3430
To learn more about employment opportunities at the Aurora Police Dept. visit: Aurora Police Employment Opportunities | Aurora, IL (aurora-il.org)
To learn more about the City of Aurora, IL, visit: https://www.aurora-il.org/1120/About-Aurora
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