It is the mission of the East Saint Louis Police Department to enhance the quality of life of our citizens by providing a foundation for community partnerships, enforcing the law fairly and impartially with integrity and professionalism to ensure peace without oppression, while maintaining compassion for the diversity of needs of our residents and visitors.

Values:

Life….

We value the preservation of Life and the preservation of the quality of Life.

Professionalism….

We value the professionalism of the men and women who serve the City of East St. Louis.

Integrity and Honesty….

We value the integrity and honesty of our department’s members to accomplish the needs and expectations of the town’s citizens and visitors.

Compassion….

We value the compassion held by our department’s members for victims of crime and the diverse needs of society.

Teamwork….

We value the teamwork between our department’s members and the community.

Trust….

We value the trust bestowed upon us by our citizens.

Qualifications for Police Officer

• Be 21 to 35 years of age

• Be a Citizen of the United States

• Be able to obtain a Illinois Drivers license

• Or be I.T.S.B. certified and have two (2) years of continuous Law Enforcement experience as a commissioned officer ( Full time law enforcement experience may be substituted for college at a rate of 1 to 1).

• Be in excellent health with no conditions which would restrict your ability to perform police work

• Be able to meet standards of the Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report for entrance into any of the Illinois certified police academies, as required by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

In addition

• Visual acuity must be uncorrected within reasonable limits and correctable to 20/20

• You must not have been convicted of or pleaded guilty to or entered a plea of NOLO CONTENDRE to any Federal or State laws or city ordinances relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled substance.

• Persons with any military experience with any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States must have a Honorable Discharge.

Training

Training will be performed at one of the Illinois certified police academies. Upon graduation from the Academy the new police officer will be assigned to the Uniformed Patrol Division for a probationary period of twelve months. During the probationary period the new officer will work under the direct guidance of an experienced Field Training Officer for 14 weeks.

Advancement Opportunities

The field for advancement opportunities is open to all members from Officer to Chief. Your future success and promotion potential rests solely in your hands. The Department developed a Personnel Evaluation System whereby a Supervisory Officer evaluates each Officer periodically.

How To Apply

Applications and / or information may be obtained at the Personnel Department for the City of East St. Louis located at 301 River Park Drive, East Saint Louis, Illinois 62201. Telephone: (618) 482-6804. Upon submitting an application, you will be required to pass a

• Written examination

• Physical agility test

• Oral interview

• Thorough background check

• Psychological examination

• Physical examination