Eligibility for Lateral Transfer Police Officers

• An alternative eligibility list will be established for the position of Lateral Police Officer. These are for candidates who are currently employed for a minimum of one (1) year with their agency as a full-time Sworn Municipal Officer, Illinois State Trooper, or County Sheriff's Deputy (Patrol/Road Division). Candidate must also be off probationary status and be in good standing with their current agency.
• Must be able to pass a physical agility assessment, upon selection.
• Must be able to complete the Power Test
• Must be an U.S. citizen at the time of appointment. 
• Must possess a valid Class “D” Illinois driver’s license or a valid out-of-state driver’s license of similar classification. 
• Must be able to meet vision standard at time of appointment. Must be correctable to 20/20 with both eyes open including field of vision/depth perception/color vision within normal ranges. 
• Must be of excellent moral character and personal integrity. 
• A subsequent polygraph and psychological examination will be required, in addition to a thorough background investigation, oral interview/examination, drug screen, and per-employment physical.