Police Officer

Last updated on August 14, 2026
PST Partner Agency since August 06, 2026

The Waukegan Police Department (WPD) continuously accepts Public Safety Testing (PST) test scores for the position of Entry Level Police Officers. The Waukegan Police Department typically hires between 5-15 officers each year, however, these numbers fluctuate regularly based on the personnel needs of the department. To apply to be a Waukegan Police Officer please follow these important steps:

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

Preference Points If you are eligible for preference points, you must claim them by completing the form attached and providing the supporting proof as requested on the claim form. You will not be awarded preference points unless you submit the formal claim form along with the supporting documentation View File

Requirement

Required at time of...

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Hire

Written Examination Yes, required

LEO/CO Physical Ability Test (PAT) Yes, required as described below

POWER test required by time of hire.

PST Personal History Statement Yes, required within 7 days of passing required exam(s)

Minimum Age Must be at least 20 years old and less than 35 years of age at the time of the written examination. Exemptions to the age limit are only offered for full-time law enforcement experience. Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire

Maximum Age 34

High School Grad/ GED Yes

Driver's License Required Yes

Felony Conviction(s) as an Adult No adult felony convictions at any time.

Felony Conviction(s) as a Juvenile None.

Ability to Read, Speak & Write the English Language Yes

Vision Requirements Correctable to 20/20

College Requirement No

Prior Experience Requirement No

Veterans Preference Points Yes

Other Preference Points Yes, preference points will be awarded to those who qualify related to Language Proficiency (other than English), Volunteer or Professional Experience, and/or Education Qualifications (AA degree or higher)

Multiple Scores from Same Applicant We consider the highest score received within the past one year

The following are automatic and potential disqualifiers. Applicants should not apply to our agency if they indicate any of the automatic disqualifiers. Potential disqualifiers will be considered on a case by case basis.

Category

Disqualifier

Driving Potential 1or more traffic crime convictions in last 5 years (DWI, Suspended, Reckless, etc.).
Automatic Suspension of driver's license within past 3 years.

Criminal Activity Automatic Any adult felony conviction.
Potential Adult misdemeanor convictions will be carefully reviewed.
Potential Juvenile felony conviction will be carefully reviewed.

Employment Automatic Lied during any stage of the hiring process.