Chicago PD Job Overview:
Hiring Process and Salary Details

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Why Serve at Chicago PD?

Top 3 Reasons to Become a CPD Police Officer

Diversity

Chicago Police department is one of the most diverse law enforcement agencies in the entire Midwest

Salary

Chicago PD offer a very competitive salary for entry level police officers. After 18 months your income jumps to 72k/year

Career Advancement

one of the benefits of working for a large agency like CPD is the numerous opportunities to advance your career.

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Become a Chicago PD cop

Basic Qualifications

The following are the requirements to become a police officer with the Chicago Police Department:

  • Must be a permanent resident of the United States
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License;
  • Must successfully complete all phases of the hiring process to be considered for employment.
  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • Actual Resident of the City of Chicago

The Following Will Result in Disqualification

Disqualifiers

CPD Applicant Hiring Process

How Much Money Do You Make at CPD?

Chicago PD Average Salary & Pay Scale

First 12 Months
$48,078 Annually
After 12 Months
$68K Annually
After 18 Months
$72,510 annually
After 30 months
$76,266 Annually
After 42 Months
$80,016 Annually
After 54 Months
84,054 Annually
After 10 Years
$87,006 Annually
After 15 years
$90,024/Annually
After 20 Years
$93,354/Year
After 25 Years
$96,060 Annually

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Overview of Chicago Police Selection Process

Chicago Police Job Hiring Process

If you want to work for the Chicago Police Department, I’ll be the first to tell you the process is a long and tedious one, but at the end of the day it’s all worth it in the event you get hired. Now before you get a conditional offer of employment, there are some major hurdles you’ll have to overcome.

Here’s an overview of some of the steps you’ll have to complete in order to become a police officer for the city of Chicago.

However before I get into the steps one needs to be a police officer for CPD, let’s look at the requirements first.

Recruitment Selection Process

The first step in the Chicago Police Officer employment process is a written examination. The remaining steps include a physical fitness test, drug screening, psychological test, background investigation and a medical examination. Being on the eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of employment.

It is recommended that candidates review and prepare for the physical fitness test since this phase of the hiring process comes quickly for those candidates that pass the initial written examination. Click here to view the “State of Illinois Police Officer Wellness Report or POWER test”

In a nutshell here’s what you’ll have to successfully complete before you are offered the job:

  1. Written aptitude test
  2. Physical agility test; POWER test
  3. Drug Screening
  4. Psychological evaluation test
  5. Background check
  6. Medical exam

Benefits

A career with the Chicago Police Department offers stability, attractive compensation and superb benefits. Compare our starting salary and benefit package with other police departments and major corporations. You will find that few can compete.

  • Health Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to 100% (includes advanced degrees)
  • Prescription Drug Plan
  • Vision and Dental Plan
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 20 Paid Vacation Days
  • Retirement Plan
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Home Purchase Assistance
  • Annual Uniform Allowance of $1,800
  • Annual Duty Availability Bonus of $2,920

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