Northbrook Police Department - Police Officer
Last updated on July 20, 2026
PST Partner Agency since July 07, 2026
Vacancies: 2
Testing Deadline: September 01, 2026.
Important Information
The Northbrook Police Department continuously accepts applications for entry level and lateral police officers. The Village of Northbrook currently has two (2) vacancies for the role of Police Officer. To be considered for the current vacancies, we encourage candidates to complete the written examination and submit their application by September 1, 2026.
Testing process:
- Candidates who achieve a passing score on the written exam and complete all of the application requirements by the deadline will be eligible to claim preference points.
- Candidates will have 10 days from the date Human Resources contacts them to claim preference points.
- A Final Eligibility List will be compiled following claims for preference points and candidates test scores will be valid for 1 year from date of test score.
For more information about the selection process, view our police recruitment brochure.
To learn more about the Village of Northbrook Police department visit our recruitment page. If you have any questions regarding the department, hiring process or would like to schedule a station tour and ride along, you are encouraged to contact a recruiter at police-hiring@northbrook.il.us .
Candidates who complete the test after the established testing deadline will be placed on the next eligibility list cycle.
**** LATERAL CANDIDATES****
- Test/ Application Fee Waiver: Lateral candidates may request a coupon voucher by emailing police-hiring@northbrook.il.us their PTB ID number, legal name and confirmation of good standing with their current police department. Good standing is defined as the individual is not currently pending an active investigation or open litigation.
- P.O.W.E.R. Physical Agility Test: Lateral candidates who do not already have a POWER card issued within six (6) months at time of application, may schedule a POWER test with the Police Department, administered by a certified proctor, instead of obtaining a POWER card through another testing facility. To request a POWER test, email police-hiring@northbrook.il.us.
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Required Documents
| Document | Description | Example Files | Required | Preference Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School Diploma | Read Description | None | ||
| College Transcripts/Diploma |
Upload your college diploma and official college transcripts. These should show the name of the school, your name, your degree or program, completed credit hours and your graduation date (if applicable). Read More |
None | ||
| Drivers License |
Upload a clear, readable copy of your current driver’s license (front, and back). Make sure the name, photo, license number, and expiration date are visible. Read More |
None | ||
| Proof of Citizenship or legal eligibility to work in the US | Read Description | None | ||
| Illinois POWER card |
Upload a copy of your P.O.W.E.R. card issued within six (6) months of date of application. ** Lateral candidates may upload a copy of the email requesting to complete the POWER physical agility test with the department in lieu of a POWER card.** Read More |
None | ||
| DD214 | Read Description | None | ||
| ILETSB Certification | Upload a copy of current Law Enforcement ILETSB or equivalent certification. | None | ||
| Disclosure Forms | Upload completed disclosure forms. | Example |
Northbrook Police Department - Police Officer Requirements
| Category | Requirement | Required at time of... | |
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| Test | Hire | ||
| Written Examination |
Yes, required |
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| LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) |
Yes, required as described below Upload a copy of your P.O.W.E.R. card issued within six (6) months of date of application. |
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| Minimum Age | 21 | ||
| Maximum Age |
Age must be at least 21 years of age and less than 35 years of age unless the applicant is exempt from that age limitation under 65 ILCS5/10-2.1-6 of the Act. A veteran shall be allowed to exceed the maximum age by the number of years served on active military duty but by no more than 10 years of active military duty. Lateral candidates may not exceed age 49 at time of hire. |
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| Citizenship | Legally Eligible to Work in the US | ||
| High School Grad/ GED | Yes | ||
| Driver's License Required | Yes | ||
| Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult | None. | ||
| Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language | Yes | ||
| Vision Requirements | Correctable to 20/20 | ||
| College Requirement |
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| Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification | Candidates seeking to complete the "lateral" process must have a ILETSB Law Enforcement certification or equivalent and be in good standing with their current department. | ||
| Prior Experience Requirement | No | ||
| Other Preference Points |
Applicants may receive a maximum of five (5) preference points. Education Points: May be awarded as outlined below for the highest level of education achieved:
Law Enforcement Training and Employment Points:Five (5) points may be awarded if the applicant has been awarded a certificate attesting to the successful completion of the Minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training course as provided in the Illinois Police Training Act and is currently serving as a law enforcement officer on a part-time or full-time basis within the State of Illinois. Military Service Points: An applicant may be awarded 5 points if (a) the applicant was engaged in the active military or naval service of the United States for a total cumulative period of at least one year and was honorably discharged or (b) the applicant is currently or has been on inactive or reserve duty in such military or naval service for a total cumulative period of at least one year, except as provided in 65 ILCS 5/10‑2.1‑8 of the Act. Qualified Position Service Points: An applicant may be awarded points for civilian service as an active Village employee in the capacity as Community Service Officer, dispatcher, records clerk, or similar position related to the Police Department operations or the work performed by a police officer.. A maximum of 5 points may be awarded as follows: 1/4 of a point at the date of hiring plus 1/4 of a point for each month of continuous employment in a qualified position. |
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| Multiple Scores from Same Applicant | We consider the highest score received within the past one year | ||
| Request/Access Scores | On an as-needed basis as vacancies occur | ||
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Northbrook Police Department - Police Officer
Contact a RecruiterAgency Test Requirements
Written Examination: Yes, required
PAT: Yes, required as described below
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.).
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