Police Patrol Officer

The City is not testing for new Patrol Officers at this time.

Requirements to be a Springfield Police Patrol Officer

• U. S. Citizenship

• Minimum age at the time of examination is 21 (or 20 with 60 semester hours in law enforcement studies).  Maximum age at the time of examination is 34 (unless previously employed as a Springfield Police Officer). 

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate (GED)

• A seven-phase examination process will be utilized in assessing applicants.  Each phase will be used as a means of determining an applicant's suitability for employment as a Springfield Police Patrol Officer.

  The seven phases of the exam include:

• Written Exam

• Oral Assessment

• Physical Ability Exam (POWER Test)

• Banding Interview with Police Chief pursuant to Civil Service Rule 4.1

• Background Investigation

• Psychological Screening

• Medical and Drug Exam

  Also:

• You must not have been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors, as defined by statute

• Residency is NOT required

  Benefits:

• Police Pension Fund

• Health/Dental/Life Insurance

• Vacation/Sick Accrual

• Personal Days/Holidays

• Tuition Program