Police Officer

An upper middle class community of 68,500 located 30 miles northwest of Chicago. The Police Department is a full service law enforcement agency with an authorized strength of 135 sworn and civilian personnel. The Department's career development program is a nationally recognized innovation, which represents Palatine's commitment to employee growth and development. 

The written exam and application process will be open from July 7, 2025 through September 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM (noon). All test scores and required documentation must be received by the deadline. No exceptions will be made. We offer full testing services for the position of Police Officer through National Testing Network (NTN). To register and schedule your written exam, please visit www.nationaltestingnetwork.com, select ‘Find Jobs’, then ‘Law Enforcement Jobs’ and sign up for the Palatine Police Department. Please note: testing spots are limited and fill quickly, so we strongly encourage you to schedule your exam as soon as possible. You can review the FAQ on the National Testing Network website for information about the virtual exam.  

Click here to view the applicant packet, which contains important details and deadlines. 

Please visit https://www.joinpalatinepd.org/ for more information.