Chicago City Wire

CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department (CPD) will host in-person police entrance exams at various City Colleges of Chicago locations across the city on Friday, February 24, 2023 and Saturday, February 25, 2023.

Two exam sessions will be held at each location on both dates. Doors will open at 8 a.m. and close at 8:30 a.m. for the morning exam session. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. and close at 2 p.m. for the afternoon exam session. All individuals taking the exam are required to bring a current and valid government-issued photo identification. 

Those interested in taking the exam can register in advance through the CPD website. Walk-in applicants will also be welcomed at each exam session.

Exam locations are as follows:

•  Malcolm X College - 1900 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60612
•  Olive Harvey College - 10001 S. Woodlawn Ave. Chicago, IL 60628
•  Richard J. Daley College - 7500 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60652
•  Wilbur Wright College - 4300 N. Narragansett Ave. Chicago, IL 60634

Individuals who are hired receive a competitive starting salary of $56,040 and receive an increase to $84,522 annually after 18 months on the job. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings and pension plans. CPD is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and looks for candidates that reflect the city's broad cross-sections. The Department is seeking effective problem-solvers, critical thinkers, and good communicators with the ability to interact with all members of the community and perform the role safely, effectively, and following local, state, and federal law as well as CPD policy and procedures.

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