Job Description
DEKALB CITY OF
164 E. LINCOLN HIGHWAY
DEKALB, ILLINOIS 60115
Updated: June 11, 2025
Job Classification: Police Officer-Entry Level
The City of DeKalb is currently recruiting for Entry Level Police Officers. To be eligible for this position, all candidates are required to complete all steps by Tuesday, January 7, 2025:
1. Frontline National Exam & NTN Application: Candidates must complete the Frontline National Exam AND fill out the NTN Application. The department also requires the candidate Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) and the Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA). You can access the questionnaire through your candidate account. The PHQ must be completed by the closing date, or you may not be considered further in the process.
2. City of DeKalb Application. City of DeKalb Application can be found online.
Please Note: Lateral Officers are not required to test and may apply to the lateral process online.
Salary Information: $81,016 annually
o After 1 year: $83,782
o After 2 years: $94,120
o After 3 years: $96,262
o After 4 years: $98,529
o After 5 years: $101,067
Benefits Information:
o Vacation and sick leave
o Holiday and longevity pay.
o Police Pension
o Deferred Compensation Plan (457)
o Wellness Program
o Medical, Prescription, Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
Contact Information:
Human Resources Department
Department Information: The DeKalb Police Department consists of 75 sworn and 30 civilian personnel. The department consists of four divisions: Patrol, Administrative Services, Community Support Services, and Investigations. The Department is staffed with a Chief, a Deputy Chief, 4 Commanders, 12 Sergeants, 57 Police Officers, and 2 Contracted Social Workers that responded to 44,763 calls for service in 2023. The department has a lot to offer including bike patrol, motorcycle unit, K9, special operations group (SOT), drug and gang unit, school resource officers, domestic violence unit, community policing and CIT officers. The City of DeKalb is located 60 miles west of Chicago and 30 miles southeast of Rockford. We are the home of the second largest university in the State of Illinois - Northern Illinois University. For a comprehensive overview of the department, please visit: Annual Report 2023
City Information: DeKalb, Illinois
Population: 40,624
Job Requirements
Age: 21 years old and under the age of 35 unless exempt from such age limitation as provided in Section 5/10-2.1-6 of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act. Proof of birthdate is required.
US Citizen: Yes
High School Grad/GED: Yes
Valid Driver's License: Yes
Ability to Read/Speak English: Yes
Hiring Process: The selection process includes application, written exam, oral interview, background investigation and polygraph exam. Psychological and medical exams are completed upon conditional offer of employment. Offers are conditioned upon the successful completion of the POWER test scheduled at the academy.
Felony, Criminal Activity Disqualifiers: No felony convictions and or crime involving moral turpitude as specified in Section 5/10-2.1-6 Part C of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act.
Driving Disqualifiers: Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
Residency Requirement: Residency Requirement within a period of fifteen (15) months from date of hire within boundaries established in the collective bargaining agreement. Please see the map in the recruitment packet.
For IMPORTANT information regarding the recruitment process, please download and READ the DeKalb Police Officer Recruitment Packet at:
City of DeKalb Entry Level Police Officer Testing Notice - 11.2024
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 81,016.00 101,067.00 Per Year
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