Village of Niles - Lateral Police Officer
Last updated on May 19, 2026
PST Partner Agency since April 20, 2026
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The Niles Police Department is Now Hiring: Lateral Police Officers
Bring Your Experience. Build Your Future.
Are you a certified law enforcement officer ready for a new opportunity in a progressive and supportive department? Niles PD is seeking dedicated, experienced officers to join our team in where your service is valued, your career is supported, and your quality-of-life matters.
Your Experience Matters. Let It Take You Further.
Apply today to continue your law enforcement career in a department that supports and values its officers — on and off duty.
Requirements:
- Active Police Officer Certified by ILETSB in good standing
- Have successfully completed current agency field training program and currently be in good standing.
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Required Documents
| Document | Description | Example Files | Required | Preference Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School Diploma | Read Description | None | ||
| College Transcripts/Diploma | Read Description | None | ||
| Drivers License | Read Description | None | ||
| Proof of Citizenship or legal eligibility to work in the US | Read Description | None | ||
| DD214 | Read Description | None | ||
| Certifications/licenses | Read Description | None | ||
| Law Enforcement and/or Corrections Certifications/licenses | Read Description | None |
Village of Niles - Lateral Police Officer Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| Test | Hire | ||
| Written Examination |
No, not required |
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| LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) |
No, not required (may be required later) |
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| PST Personal History Statement | Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s) | ||
| Minimum Age | 21 | ||
| Citizenship | US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident | ||
| High School Grad/ GED | Yes | ||
| Driver's License Required | Yes | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | None. | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile | None. | ||
| Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language | Yes | ||
| Vision Requirements | Correctable to 20/20 | ||
| Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification | Yes | ||
| Prior Experience Requirement | Must have completed field training at current agency and be in good standing with current agency. | ||
| Current Hiring Status | Immediate openings | ||
| Body Decorations | Visable tattoos within agency polciy. | ||
Village of Niles - Lateral Police Officer Disqualifiers
The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.
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Village of Niles - Lateral Police Officer
Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: No, not required
PAT: No, not required (may be required later)
PST Personal History Statement: Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s)
COVID-19 UPDATES
5/6/2020 Update:
TESTING IN WASHINGTON STATE CANCELED THROUGH MAY 31, 2020
All pre-employment tests in Washington State have been canceled until May 31, 2020 unless government restrictions are eased. With recent updates, facility closures, and government guidelines, this step is necessary and could be modified at any time. The health and safety of our customers, our staff, and their families is of the highest priority.
We will continue to evaluate developments and make changes to this policy as necessary. When we do resume testing, there will be plenty of events for everyone to test. We are in regular communication with our public safety agency partners, assessing alternatives to the traditional testing model and our testing policies. Any future updates will be posted on the PST website and our Facebook page.
4/1/2020 Update:
If you have tested with PST in the past 12 months, there may be additional positions you are now eligible to add. Several departments have temporarily changed their testing policies due to the suspension in testing that COVID-19 has caused. Please login to your PST account and navigate to the ‘New Positions’ page to see what departments you can add! We will regularly update that page in your account as departments send updates.
FUTURE TEST REGISTRATION
We know that there will be testing in the future - we just don’t know when! We want you to be prepared for when testing begins again so we have created test events on our calendar that you can register for that will place you in a queue to be first notified. These tests are not “real” test events, they are essentially a holding area. You will be able to “reschedule” out of that event to any other event date/location at no cost. Registering now will also give you time to work on your Personal History Statement (PHS) so that your data will be ready and up-to-date to send to your departments once testing resumes.
To sign up for this placeholder event, select the June 15, 2020 test date in your category (police, fire, 911 dispatch, corrections, etc.).
You may also click on the test event of interest below to sign up:
Law Enforcement & Corrections Written and Physical Ability Test
Please check back here frequently and ‘Like’ our Facebook page to stay updated.
PST staff are working remotely and are available by email at contact@publicsafetytesting.com. We anticipate a high email volume and will respond as quickly as possible.
