Eligibility to Become a Police Officer

• 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. 
• The applicant must have achieved a high school diploma with a grade point average of 2.0 out of 4.0 (or an equivalent on a scale with a maximum grade point average other than 4.0), or a G.E.D. with a passing score equivalent to 2.0 grade point average, or at least sixteen (16) hours of college credit with a grade point average of 2.0 out of 4.0 (or an equivalent on a scale with a maximum grade point average other than 4.0) regardless of high school grade point average or G.E.D. composite score.
• 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 possess a valid Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) Test card. Certifications will be considered valid within one (1) year of the issuance date. 
• Must be of excellent moral character and personal integrity. 
• Must able be to pass a subsequent polygraph and psychological examination will be required, in addition to a thorough background investigation, drug screen and per-employment physical.

Have Questions or Need More Info? 

If you have additional questions regarding the police application, testing and hiring process, please reach out to the Aurora Police Department's Recruiting Team. 

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Phone: (630) 256-COPS (2677)

Email: [email protected]