Wheaton Police Department
900 W. Liberty Drive
Wheaton, IL 60187
Website: www.wheaton.il.us/837/Police-Officer-Recruitment
Phone: 630-260-2025
Email: [email protected]
Sworn: 70
Population: 54,000
Application Deadline: 11/20/26 @ 11:59 PM
Starting Salary: $80,028
(Collective bargaining agreement currently under negotiation)
Duty Weapon and All Duty Equipment is Purchased by the Police Department
Benefits:
457(b) Retirement Savings Plan
$50,000 City-paid Life Insurance
80 Hours of Vacation
10 Paid Holidays
Extensive Training Opportunities
Peer Support Program
Robust Wellness Program
Choice of PPO or HMO Health Insurance Plan
Dental and Vision Insurance
Medical and Dependent Care FSAs
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
8 Hours of Sick Leave Per Month, After 12 Months of Service
Sick Leave Buyback
12 Hours of Personal Leave
Free Uniform Dry Cleaning
On-Duty Workouts
ENTRY-LEVEL POLICE OFFICER
City of Wheaton Police Department
Join the Wheaton Police Department
The City of Wheaton Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer. Join a professional, community-focused department serving approximately 54,000 residents in DuPage County.
The Wheaton Police Department offers a professional environment with opportunities for career development and advancement based on skills, attitude, and aptitude. Our progressive approach provides officers with opportunities to expand their experience, pursue their professional goals, and build a long and fulfilling career in law enforcement.
Minimum Requirements:
Be at least 20 and under 35 years of age at the application deadline, unless exempt by state statute
Be legally authorized to work in the United States
Possess a bachelor’s degree, or qualify for an applicable educational waiver
- Applicants who do not currently possess a bachelor’s degree must commit to obtaining a bachelor’s degree within 24 months of hire and complete an educational waiver request as part of the employment application.
- The education requirement is waived for service members who have completed 36 months of honorable active-duty service.
Possess a valid driver’s license
Have corrected vision of 20/20
Be able to pass the POWER Test at the time of hire
Provide a DD-214, if applicable
Application & Testing:
Step 1: NTN Examination
Visit National Testing Network
Enter the Candidate Portal
Create an Account or Enter your login credentials
Select Find Jobs
Select Law Enforcement from the drop-down menu
Filter by Preferred State (Illinois), and select City of Wheaton
OR
Go directly to the job posting and log in or sign up to view more:
https://candidates.nationaltestingnetwork.com/#/jobs/3492
All candidates must complete the Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) through the National Testing Network (NTN) no later than Friday, November 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Step 2: City of Wheaton Application & Document Submission
Applicants who achieve a passing score on the NTN examination will receive direct communication from the City of Wheaton inviting them to complete the Entry-Level Police Officer Application and submit all required supporting documentation through a secure Microsoft SharePoint site. All application materials and supporting documents must be submitted no later than Friday, November 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Invitations will be sent each Tuesday to applicants who have achieved a passing score.
Required Documents:
Entry-Level Police Officer Application
Copy of a valid driver's license
Proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, as applicable, including one of the following:
- U.S. county or state-issued birth certificate
- Valid U.S. passport
- Naturalization papers
- Valid Permanent Resident Card
- Employment Authorization Document (EAD) / Work Authorization Card
College transcripts reflecting completion of a bachelor's degree
Preference Point Claim Form
Supporting documentation as outlined on the Preference Point Claim Form (DD-214)
Application Deadlines:
NTN Examination Testing Deadline:
November 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Application and Document Upload Deadline:
November 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM
Learn More:
Police Officer Recruitment
Wheaton Police Department Annual Report