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Recruitment

The City of Darien Board of Fire & Police Commission is accepting applications for the purpose of establishing an eligibility list for Police Officers. Starting Salary is $53,060.04. Application packets may be downloaded from the link above or obtained from the Darien Police Department, 1710 Plainfield Road, Darien, Illinois, starting October 1, 2009. Completed applications must be returned to the Darien Police Department no later than October 30, 2009 at 5:00pm. There is a $30.00 non-refundable fee required at application submission.  Study Guides for the written test may be purchased for $10.00 at the Darien Police Department. Checks should be written out to the “City of Darien”.

Prospective Applicants Must Meet The Following Criteria:

• Must be 21 years of age and under 35. Age hiring limitations imposed by State Statute are applicable
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have a high school degree or G.E.D. equivalent
• Must meet the requirements of a background check
• Must pass a medical, psychological and polygraph test
• Must have a valid driver’s license at time of hiring

Additional requirements and supporting documentation requested of applicants will be provided as part of the Commission’s packet.

The application and examination process are subject to the rules and regulations of the City of Darien Fire & Police Commission. Testing will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 8:00am at Hinsdale South High School, 7401 Clarendon Hills Road, Darien, Illinois. Applicants must have submitted proper application before testing and must present photo identification. No admittance will be allowed after 8:00am.

The City of Darien is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Police Officer Testing - Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current pay scale for Police Officers?
A. $53,060.04 to $78,363.05 at (7) years per Collective Bargaining Agreement

Q. What equipment is provided to new Officers?
A. All uniforms, duty gear, duty weapon and ballistic vests

Q. What are your benefits?
A. Medical plan, life insurance, pension, paid vacation, uniform allowance, 10-paid holidays

Q. What are patrol shift assignments?
A. 8-hour shifts rotating every 28 days. Officer will work all (3) shifts, including weekends, holidays and midnights

Q. Are there lateral transfers?
A. No

Q. Do I have to reside in Darien?
A. No residency restrictions