Police Patrol Officer

Riverside Police Department - Police Patrol Officer

Last updated on September 02, 2026
PST Partner Agency since August 25, 2026

Proof of Citizenship or legal eligibility to work in the US Read Description None

Illinois POWER card Power Cards will be accepted up to one year prior to the Final date to receive applications.
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Law Enforcement and/or Corrections Certifications/licenses Read Description None

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Written Examination Yes, required

LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) Yes, required as described below. Power Cards will be accepted up to one year prior to the Final date to receive applications.

PST Personal History Statement Required at time of testing deadline listed in the profile.

Minimum Age 21

Maximum Age 35

High School Grad/ GED Yes

Driver's License Required Yes

Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult None.

Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile Not normally, but can be reviewed depending on circumstance.

Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes

Vision Requirements Correctable to 20/20

College Requirement No

Veterans Preference Points Any candidate for original appointment to the police department that is entitled to preference points pursuant to Article 8, Section 2 shall be entitled to the following additional points upon written request of the application. A maximum of 5 points may be claimed. Additional details will be provided upon the opening of the ten (10) day period to claim preference (at the time of the posting of the Initial Eligibility List).

Military preference – 5 points

Riverside Police Department
- Police Patrol Officer