We will be testing to establish an eligibility list for new hire police officers. June 21st 9am at the Chillicothe Police Department (823 N Second St. Chillicothe, IL 61523). We we offer: Per Hour 2025 2026 2027 Year 0-2 $29.31 $30.48 $31.55 Year 3-5 $35.07 $36.47 $37.75 Year 6-9 $36.01 $37.45 $38.76 Year 10 + $36.98 $38.46 $39.81 Optional physical fitness test three times a year $450 (up to $1350) 10 paid holidays (when working you receive double time) Up to 64 sick hours per year (can accumulate) 40 personal hours per year (paid out if unused) 40-160 hours of vacation a year Bereavement days $1,000 yearly clothing allowance Excellent Insurance Pension Constant training/education Specialty positions (Field Training Officers, K9 Officer, Range Officers, Simunitions Officers, Evidence Officer, Investigations, Bicycle Patrol, Taser Instructor, School Resource Officer.) NO RESIDENCY Take home vehicle Union represented (Fraternal Order of Police) The testing process includes the following: Application Written Test Physical Test (POWER TEST) Interview Background Investigation Psychological Test Polygraph Test Physical Drug Screening Fingerprinting Conditional offer of Employment Police Training Institute (for non-certified) Field Training Program 12 month probation program starting after FTO program Requirements: Be 21 years of age High School Diploma No felony convictions Be a U.S. Citizen Have a valid Illinois Driver’s License Be able to legally carry a firearm Applications may be obtained at the Chillicothe Police Department. They need to be returned by noon on July 20th. (fb)

Last night we stopped by South Elementary School to hang out at their Bounce into Summer event! (fb)