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About the Role
The City of Taylorville Police and Fire Commission will be holding an examination for the position of Entry Level Police Officers.
Testing is being conducted to establish an eligibility list.
Testing Date:
December 14, 2024 at 10 AM
Taylorville Fire Department
Orientation, P.O.W.E.R. Test, and Written Examination.
**Written test can be completed online prior to by registering at Nationaltestingnetwork.com.**
You must register online prior to orientation to test at TFD.
Applications are available on our website:
https://taylorville.net/police-dept/
OR
Can be picked up at:
Taylorville Police Department
**Must bring ID and completed application at time of testing.**
Contact Information:
City of Taylorville
108 W. Vine Street
Taylorville, IL 62568
217-824-2211
Completed applications and documents must be submitted:
In person
OR
By mail
OR
Email:
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or an individual who has permanent resident status and is Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Possess a Valid Driver's License
Must be 21 years of age at the time of application. Must be under 35 years of age at the time application, unless you have been certified as a police officer or are otherwise exempt by IL state statute 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6
Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent
Possess valid FOID Card
Must have no felony convictions and certain misdemeanors and be of good moral character 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6
About the Agency
The mission of the Taylorville Police Department is to protect life and property and enhance the quality of life for all citizens while enforcing the laws of the State of Illinois and ordinances of the City of Taylorville, in accordance with Constitutional rights. The men and women of the Police Department, working under the motto “Proud to Serve“, take pride in providing professional police service to the community they have sworn to protect. The Taylorville Police Department is committed to serving all citizens equally, in a manner that is both procedurally just and transparent.
While always striving to improve our performance, we ask for your input to make the police department strive to be the best. It takes a community to work together to make this great city a better place to live and raise our families. Our commitment to community relations remains at the forefront of everything we do.
Benefits:
20 Mile Residency
All required uniform items provided
Uniform Allowance
Paid Vacation Days
12 hour Shifts
Illinois Pension Fund Applications
Special Assignments (SRO/Detective/K9)
Emergency Response Team
CAT Team (Drug Team)
Life Insurance
Additional Benefits discussed at orientation