La Grange Police Department - Police Officer
FREE - test fee paid by agencyLast updated on July 10, 2026
PST Partner Agency since June 09, 2026
Vacancies: 2
Testing Deadline: August 10, 2026.
Important Information
The La Grange Police Department is seeking a diverse pool of applicants for the position of Police Officer. Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain the best and brightest from all walks of life and backgrounds. We believe every member of our police department must feel respected, be treated fairly, and be provided the opportunity to excel.
The testing window will run from July 10, 2026 through August 10, 2026, and candidates must complete testing within this timeframe.
Step 1: Initial Eligibility Register
Following the testing window, the Village will establish an Initial Eligibility Register of candidates who achieve the minimum passing score. Candidates will have 10 days to submit documentation for preference points consideration.
Step 2: Final Eligibility Register & Interviews
Preference points will be applied and a Final Eligibility Register will be established. Candidates will participate in oral interviews with the La Grange Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. The Final Eligibility Register will be posted publicly and will remain valid for two years.
Step 3: Selection & Pre-Employment Screening
Candidates selected from the Final Eligibility Register must successfully complete all required pre-employment screenings.
*The examination process includes a mandatory orientation program. Applicants must review the mandatory orientation video and acknowledge that they have done so by completing the acknowledgment in the Position Documents section of the application.*
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Required Documents
| Document | Description | Example Files | Required | Preference Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School Diploma | Read Description | None | ||
| College Transcripts/Diploma |
60 semester hours from an accredited college or university by time of appointment. The requirement shall be waived if one or more of the following applies:
1) The applicant has served for 24 months of honorable active duty in the United States Armed Forces and has not been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable; or
2) The applicant has served for 180 days of active duty in the United States Armed Forces in combat duty recognized by the Department of Defense and has not been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable. Read More |
None | ||
| Drivers License | Read Description | None | ||
| Proof of Citizenship or legal eligibility to work in the US | Read Description | None | ||
| Illinois POWER card | Read Description | None | ||
| DD214 |
Veteran’s Preference- 5 points if:
Persons who were engaged in the military service of the United States for a period of at least one year of active duty and who were honorably discharged therefrom,
Persons who are now or have been members on inactive or reserve duty in such military or naval service Read More |
None | ||
| Certifications/licenses | Read Description | None | ||
| Law Enforcement and/or Corrections Certifications/licenses | Read Description | None | ||
| College Transcripts/Diploma | Educational/Optional Preference- 5 points if: Associate’s degree in the field of law enforcement, criminal justice, fire service or emergency medical services – 5 points Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university – 5 points | None | ||
| Orientation Video Acknowledgement | *MANDATORY* Please watch the video at this link and then complete the attached document and upload it to your PST account: https://youtu.be/I7zWO9Z6_fc | Example |
La Grange Police Department - Police Officer Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| Test | Hire | ||
| Written Examination |
Yes, required The minimum passing score for the written examination will be 70%. |
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| LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) |
Yes, required as described below |
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| PST Personal History Statement | Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s) | ||
| Minimum Age | 21 | ||
| Maximum Age | 35 | ||
| Citizenship | Legally Eligible to Work in the US | ||
| High School Grad/ GED |
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). |
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| Driver's License Required | Must possess a valid driver's license. | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | No adult felony convictions at any time. | ||
| College Requirement |
60 semester hours from an accredited college or university by time of appointment. The requirement shall be waived if one or more of the following applies: 1) The applicant has served for 24 months of honorable active duty in the United States Armed Forces and has not been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable; or 2) The applicant has served for 180 days of active duty in the United States Armed Forces in combat duty recognized by the Department of Defense and has not been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable. |
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| Veterans Preference Points |
Veteran’s Preference- 5 points if: Persons who were engaged in the military service of the United States for a period of at least one year of active duty and who were honorably discharged therefrom, Persons who are now or have been members on inactive or reserve duty in such military or naval service |
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| Other Preference Points |
Educational/Optional Preference- 5 points if: Associate’s degree in the field of law enforcement, criminal justice, fire service or emergency medical services – 5 points Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university – 5 points Law Enforcement Basic Training - 5 points if: Law Enforcement Basic Training and currently serving as a part time or full time law enforcement officer within Illinois *Points granted are not cumulative, The Maximum total preference points any applicant may receive is five. |
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La Grange Police Department - Police Officer
Agency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: Yes, required as described below
PST Personal History Statement: Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s)
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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
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