• U.S. Citizen
• Not older than 34 years of age at the time of written exam. Please see “Age Exemptions” in the informational packet.
• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• No felony convictions
• Tattoo restrictions
• Uncorrected vision must be 20/40 or better. Corrected vision: with soft contacts must be 20/40 or better, with glasses or hard contacts, must be 20/40 or better and when removing glasses must be no worse than 20/100.
• Color vision: normal or mild anomalous trichromat (red-green deficiency) as defined by specific pseudoisochromatic plates.
• Valid driver’s license at the time of hire
• Valid FOID card within 12 months of hire

To help applicants perform their best on the physical ability portion of the test, the Springfield Police Department is hosting FREE fitness sessions. These sessions take place every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Salvation Army Community Center, 1600 E. Clear Lake Avenue in Springfield. These sessions are currently underway.

For questions about the fitness sessions or about the testing process for the Springfield Police Department, email SPDrecruiting@springfield.il.us.

• October 2024 Police Entry Testing Orientation
• Physical Ability Exam
• Watch the Power Test Video  
• Written Exam - October 10, 12 and 17, 2024
• Oral Assessment
• Chief's Ranking Interview
• Background Check
• Psychological Screening
• Pre-Power Test
• Medical/Drug Screening

As of March 1, 2024

• Probationary 1st Year: $80,763.52
• Probationary 2nd Year: $85,514.31
• Probationary 3rd Year: $90,265.11
• Patrol Officer: $95,015.90

Benefits

• 80 hours vacation
• 32 hours personal time
• 12 paid holidays
• Triple pay for holiday shifts
• Take home car program

Please review the Information Packet for a complete list of benefits including optional benefits available.

Incentive Pay

• Probationary 1st Year: $80,763.52 + bonus compensatory hours equivalent to $6,000
• Shift differential
• Education reimbursement
• Sick leave bonus
• Field Training Officer
• K-9
• Detective

Opportunities

• Emergency Response Team
• Homeless Outreach
• Neighborhood Patrol Officers
• Street Crimes Unit
• Narcotics Unit
• State & Federal Task Forces
• School Safety Officers
• Traffic Unit