Lateral Officers May 2026

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of Darien is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer (Lateral Entry). Please read the information contained in this packet carefully, as it explains the requirements and process for candidates. Keep this information as a reference throughout the entire examination process.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

 

Proof of meeting these requirements must be submitted during the application process described below.

 

    Legal resident of the United States

    Must be 21 years of age

    High school graduate or possess a GED

    Valid driver’s license

    The applicant must have been employed as a full-time law enforcement officer in good standing in another law enforcement agency for a minimum of 10 consecutive months. The employment may be in any municipal, county, university, state, or federal law enforcement department or agency.

 

 

    An applicant must be certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

 

    An applicant must have been awarded a certificate attesting to his or her successful completion of the minimum Standards Basic Law Enforcement Training Course, as provided in the Illinois Police Training Act

    Must be physically able to perform the essential job function of the position of police officer

 

 

TO FILE AN APPLICATON

Complete and submit the application, sign all waivers, and include the required documents as outlined in this packet to the City of Darien via email to jnorton@darienil.gov or in person at the Police Station, 1710 Plainfield Road, Darien. For questions, please contact Deputy Chief Jason Norton at (630) 353-8334 or via the email address above.

All portions of the testing process are mandatory. Failure to attend and complete any portion of the process will result in elimination from the employment process.Applicants are responsible for notifying Deputy Chief Norton of any changes in address, phone number, or email address. All such notices of changes in contact information should be submitted in writing.

Applicants are responsible for notifying Deputy Chief Norton of any changes in address, phone number, or email address. All such notices of changes in contact information should be submitted in writing.