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Woodridge Police Department - Entry Level Police Officer

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Woodridge Police Department - Entry Level Police Officer

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Last updated on July 01, 2026
PST Partner Agency since June 02, 2026

Vacancies: 5

Important Information

⭐️⭐️⭐️ STEPS FOR BECOMING A WOODRIDGE POLICE OFFICER ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Step 1
Pass the initial written exam and complete the physical agility tests required for obtaining your Power Card.

Step 2
Pass the application screening process and participate in the interview examination.

Step 3
Successfully complete the full background investigation, including the medical exam, psychological exam, and polygraph test.

Step 4
Receive approval for hire from the Woodridge Board of Police Commissioners

Step 5 
Attend and successfully complete a 16‑week Basic Police Training Academy in accordance with Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board requirements.

Step 6
Upon graduating from the academy, enter the Field Training Program, partnering with an experienced officer for approximately 26 weeks.

Community Information

The Village of Woodridge is dedicated to achieving a high quality of life by providing superior customer service, responsible emergency services, and diverse programs and amenities in a fiscally responsible manner. Incorporated in 1959, with less than 500 residents, the Village of Woodridge is home to over 34 thousand people today and is located approximately 25 miles west of downtown Chicago. The Village includes thousands of acres of forest preserve land, six public elementary schools, one junior high school, and outstanding library and park facilities. To learn more about the Village of Woodridge, visit woodridgeil.gov

Department Information

The men and women of the Police Department are proud to serve the Village of Woodridge. The mission of the Woodridge Police Department is to provide dedicated, professional service and impartial law enforcement in an active partnership with the citizens of the Village of Woodridge to achieve a higher quality of life for all. The Woodridge Police Department is committed to serving the community with professionalism, transparency, and a strong focus on public safety. Our personnel respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, enforce criminal and traffic laws, investigate reported offenses, and provide a wide range of support services to residents, businesses, and visitors. Just as importantly, we continue to build relationships through community outreach, social work support, crime prevention efforts, and everyday interactions with the people we serve.

Woodridge Police Department consists of 52 Sworn personnel. Patrol Officers work 12 hour shifts with every other weekend off.

The Woodridge Police Department provides a full array of law enforcement services: Uniformed Patrol, Investigations, Tactical Unit, Traffic Unit, Community Outreach Unit, Records, and Community Service Officers. Additional Compensation is available for the following specialty assignments:

  • Detective
  • Field Training Officer (FTO)
  • Tactical Unit
  • Traffic
  • School Resource Officer
  • Bilingual Officer
  • Defensive Tactics, Range and Taser Instructors
  • MERIT
  • Honor Guard
  • Car Seat Installation
  • Drone Pilot

Training and professional development are a high priority for the Woodridge Police Department. Personnel complete regular in-house training, online legal updates, field training, leadership development programs and specialized courses through regional and national training providers. These efforts help ensure that our officers and civilian staff remain prepared to serve the Woodridge community with professionalism, accountability, and care.

Commonly Asked Questions

Job Description

Examples of Duties:

  • Perform assigned duties alone or in the presence of a supervisor.
  • Conducts or assists in investigations of suspicious circumstances, complaints, and/or criminal activity.
  • Direct traffic, make arrests, issue citations, warnings, etc.
  • Maintain order of public gatherings, crowds, etc.
  • Provide information concerning the location of streets, businesses, routes,
  • Conducts record checks on persons utilizing drivers’ licenses, fingerprints or other methods of identification in order to obtain positive identification and/or criminal records.
  • Checks the premises of businesses and residences in patrol area for signs of break-in or other irregularities in order to protect persons and property.
  • Provides information to assist citizens in conforming to State statutes and Village ordinances.
  • Provides assistance to victims (e.g., crime, accident, fire, etc.) to safe-guard their health and well-being.
  • Maintain assigned equipment, squad car, and any assigned work space (e.g. laptop, desk top computers, phones, etc.) in a fundamentally clean and orderly manner.
  • Completes formal police reports (e.g., preliminary case reports, incident reports, supplemental reports, etc.) to document facts and to provide an official record of an incident.
  • Ability to present a positive image of the Police Department to the public.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age and under the age 35 as of the application deadline, unless exempt from age limitations as provided by statute.
  • Binocular vision corrective to 20/30.
  • No felony convictions.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and legally permitted to possess firearms in accordance with state and federal law.
  • Residency within 30 miles of corporate limits of the Village within six months of hire.
  • Education Requirement: At time of filing an application for original appointment to the Police Department, applicant must have graduated from an accredited high school or hold a G.E.D Certificate.
  • Attend virtual orientation session and pass all phases of testing process.

Area Information

County: DuPage
Population: 35,000
# of Staff: 52 Sworn

Hiring Status

Woodridge Police Department - Entry Level Police Officer has 5 vacancies.

Actively hiring

Salary Information

Effective 1/1/2026, the entry level step is $84,780.80 annually.  Step 8 is the top step at $126,526.40 annually.

Option for additional compensation for certain specialty assignments.

Benefit Information

The Village of Woodridge offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

  • Medical Benefits - HMO and PPO plan Options
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Life Insurance - The Village provides a policy of $70,000 at no cost to the employee. The employee has the option to purchase additional coverage for themselves, spouse and children.
  • Police Pension Fund
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Holidays - 8 regular scheduled paid holidays
  • Personal days - 4 paid personal days per year
  • Vacation - 10 paid vacation days in first year of employment. Accrual rate increases with years of employment
  • Sick Time - 12 paid sick days per year. Upon retirement, these days can be converted into a Retirement Health Savings Account to be used for healthcare expenses in retirement.
  • Paid Parental Leave - 6 weeks paid
  • Tuition Reimbursement - $3,500 per year for job related college courses
  • Employee Assistance Program with specialty for First Responders
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-Tax savings for health and/or dependent care expenses
  • Option of interest free loans for computer purchase or fitness equipment purchase
  • This position is part of the Metropolitan Alliance of Police Union

Required Documents

Document Description Example Files Required Preference Points
High School Diploma Read Description
Upload a clear copy of your high school diploma or equivalent (such as a GED certificate). This document must show your name, the school or program, and the date you graduated or completed the program.
 None
College Transcripts/Diploma Applicants who have successfully obtained an Associate’s Degree from an Accredited college or university shall receive one (1) preference point. Applicants who have successfully obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited college or university shall receive two (2) preference points.
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Upload your college diploma and/or official or unofficial college transcripts. These should show the name of the school, your name, your degree or program, and your graduation date (if applicable).
 None
Drivers License Read Description
Upload a clear, readable copy of your current driver’s license (front, and back if needed). Make sure the name, photo, license number, and expiration date are visible.
 None
Proof of Citizenship or legal eligibility to work in the US Read Description
Upload documentation that shows you are a U.S. citizen or are legally authorized to work in the United States. Examples include a U.S. passport, birth certificate, Permanent Resident Card, or other work authorization documents.
 None
Illinois POWER card POWER test must be passed before final consideration for hire. If you have completed a POWER test already, please upload it to your PST account.
Read More
For Illinois Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) and Corrections Officer (CO) positions only: upload a copy of your valid Illinois POWER Test card showing that you have successfully completed the required physical fitness test. Enter the expiration date as well, ensuring that it is acceptable to the departments you are applying to.
 None
DD214 Applicants who were engaged in the military or naval service of the United States for a period of at least two (2) years and who were honorably discharged, or who are or were on inactive or reserve duty in such military or naval service (not including, however, persons who were convicted by court martial or other legal process for disobedience of orders where such disobedience consisted of a refusal to perform military service or its equivalent) shall receive three (3) preference points. Proof of such service must include a copy of Military Form DD-214 as proof of active service and evidence of the honorable discharge.
Read More
If you have prior military service, upload a copy of your DD214. Please include the Member-4 copy (or equivalent) that lists your character of service and discharge status.
 None
Law Enforcement and/or Corrections Certifications/licenses Read Description
Upload copies of any relevant professional certifications or licenses you hold (for example: Academy graduation certificates, other job-related credentials, etc.). Make sure each document clearly shows your name, the type of certification or license, and the issue/expiration dates if applicable.
 None

Woodridge Police Department - Entry Level Police Officer Requirements

Category Requirement Required at time of...
    Test Hire
Written Examination Yes, required
LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) Yes, required as described below

POWER test must be passed before final consideration for hire. If you have completed a POWER test already, please upload it to your PST account.
PST Personal History Statement Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s)  
Minimum Age 21
Maximum Age 34
Citizenship

Applicants for all examinations must be legally authorized to work in the United States and legally permitted to possess firearms in accordance with State and Federal law.
High School Grad/ GED Yes
Driver's License Required Yes
Vision Requirements

Applicants must have binocular vision corrective to 20/30, must be free of significant vision problems such as impaired vision at night or under dim lighting conditions, sensitivity to glare, starbursts experience around light sources such as streetlights or headlights, progressive regression of visual acuity, daily changes in visual acuity or other conditions. Applicants must be able to make color distinctions, have normal depth perception and normal hearing ability.
College Requirement No
Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification No
Prior Experience Requirement No
Veterans Preference Points

Candidates, if eligible, must submit at the time of application, the claim in writing for preference points using the form provided or such claim shall be deemed waived.

  • Applicants who were engaged in the military or naval service of the United States for a period of at least two (2) years and who were honorably discharged, or who are or were on inactive or reserve duty in such military or naval service (not including, however, persons who were convicted by court martial or other legal process for disobedience of orders where such disobedience consisted of a refusal to perform military service or its equivalent) shall receive three (3) preference points. Proof of such service must include a copy of Military Form DD-214 as proof of active service and evidence of the honorable discharge.
Reserve Officer Certification Preference Points No
Other Preference Points

Candidates, if eligible, must submit at the time of application, the claim in writing for preference points using the form provided or such claim shall be deemed waived.

  • Applicants who are Woodridge Police Department Community Service Officers, who have completed probation and currently serve in a full-time capacity in good standing shall receive two (2) preference points.
  • Applicants who have successfully obtained an Associate’s Degree from an Accredited college or university shall receive one (1) preference point. Applicants who have successfully obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited college or university shall receive two (2) preference points.
Current Hiring Status
Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We only consider the most recent score

Woodridge Police Department - Entry Level 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.

Category Disqualifier
Other
Potential

The Board may refuse to examine or, after examination, to certify as eligible, any applicant whom the Board determines:

a. Cannot perform the essential functions of the tested-for position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

b. To have been convicted of a felony or any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude as specified in the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act;

c. To have been dismissed from any prior employer for good cause;

d. To have practiced any deception or fraud in the applicant’s application;

e. To have unsatisfactory character or employment reference, including but not limited to the commission of any illegal act even if it has not led to an actual conviction;

f. To have failed to attend any phase of the testing process;

g. To have failed to fulfill any of the requirements for applicants which are set forth in these Rules and Regulations;

h. To be a current user of narcotics, Cannabis Sativa or other dangerous drugs and/or controlled substances, as defined in the Illinois Controlled Substances Act or related administrative rules not legally prescribed to the applicant by a licensed physician;

i. To have been classified by the local Selective Service Draft Board as a conscientious objector, or who has ever been so classified;

j. To be otherwise unqualified for service in the Police Department.

Any applicant disqualified hereunder shall be notified in writing by the Board of such disqualification. All determinations by the Board in this regard shall be final.

Contact Information

Woodridge Police Department - Entry Level Police Officer

7215 Janes Avenue
Woodridge, IL 60517 DuPage County
630-719-2946

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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)