Entry Level Police OfficerEmployment Application

Entry Level Police Officer

Employment Application

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not base our employment decisions on an employee's or applicant's race, sex, sexual orientation, age (except for certain age restrictions as provided for in applicable statutes), religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital or civil union status, or any other factor prohibited by local, state or federal law. Any applicant who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job for which they are applying should contact the Human Resource Manager.

Instructions

Fill out this application completely, accurately, and truthfully. All statements in your application are subject to verification. No matter when discovered, untrue statements may bar or preclude you from employment. If space provided is inadequate, use the Additional Information section of this application and identify any additional information provided by section. Fields marked with * are required fields.

Personal Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Home Address*

City*

State*

Zip Code*

County*

Email Address*

Mobile Phone*

Phone

Home Phone

Phone

Date of Birth*

Place of Birth*

Social Security Number*

Marital Status*

Single

Married

Divorced

Widowed

Are you a citizen of the United States?*

Select or enter value

Have you filed an application with the VRF before?

Select or enter value

If yes,

What Date:

Which Department:

EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

List the schools you have attended and provide other requested information. Include colleges and high school.

Educational Requirements*

Have you earned a minimum of 30 credit hours from an accredited College or University?

YES

Name & Address of Highest & Most Recent Education*

Years Completed/Degree Attained/Course of Study*

Graduated?*

YES

List any job related certificates/licenses

Additional Education?

YES

2 - Name and Address of Additional Education

2 -Years Completed/Degree Attained/Course of Study

2 - Graduated?

3 - Name and Address of Additional Education

3 -Years Completed/Degree Attained/Course of Study

3 - Graduated?

RESIDENCES

List your addresses for the last ten (10) years, starting with your current address.

Most Recent Address*

Include Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code

From (Month/Year)*

To (Month/Year)*

Additional Addresses*

Select or enter value

2 - Address

2 - From (Month/Year)

2 - To (Month/Year)

3 - Address

3 - From (Month/Year)

3 - To (Month/Year)

4 - Address

4 - From (Month/Year)

4 - To (Month/Year)

5 - Address

5 - From (Month/Year)

5 - To (Month/Year)

6 - Address

6 - From (Month/Year)

6 - To (Month/Year)

7 - Address

7 - From (Month/Year)

7 - To (Month/Year)

8 - Address

8 - From (Month/Year)

8 - To (Month/Year)

EMPLOYMENT

List all jobs you have held during the past ten (10) years. List the current or most recent position first. Be sure to include military service and/or periods of unemployment in the sequence.

No previous employment to report.

YES

Employer Name - 1

Type of Business -1

Address - 1

Name and Title of Supervisor - 1

Phone - 1

Phone

Former Employer's Email Address - 1

Employment Dates (From and To) - 1

Title or Position - 1

Job Duties - 1

Reason for Leaving - 1

Additional Work History?

YES

Employer Name - 2

Type of Business - 2

Address - 2

Name and Title of Supervisor - 2

Phone - 2

Phone

Former Employer's Email Address - 2

Employment Dates (From and To) - 2

Title or Position - 2

Job Duties - 2

Reason for Leaving - 2

Employer Name - 3

Type of Business - 3

Address - 3

Name and Title of Supervisor - 3

Phone - 3

Phone

Former Employer's Email Address - 3

Employment Dates (From and To) - 3

Title or Position - 3

Job Duties - 3

Reason for Leaving - 3

REFERENCES

Please provide five (5) adult references not related to you. Three (3) must be past supervisors, one (1) must be a person that has known you for fifteen (15) + years, and one (1) must be a person that has known you for at least five (5) years. All persons to whom you refer will be asked to appraise your character, ability, experience, personality, and other qualities.

Reference # 1*

Reference # 1 Phone Number*

Phone

Reference # 1 Address*

Reference # 1 Email Address*

Reference # 1 Relationship to Applicant*

Reference # 1 Years Known*

Reference # 2*

Reference # 2 Phone Number*

Phone

Reference # 2 Address*

Reference # 2 Email Address*

Reference # 2 Relationship to Applicant*

Reference # 2 Years Known*

Reference # 3*

Reference # 3 Phone Number*

Phone

Reference # 3 Address*

Reference # 3 Email Address*

Reference # 3 Relationship to Applicant*

Reference # 3 Years Known*

Reference # 4*

Reference # 4 Phone Number*

Phone

Reference # 4 Address*

Reference # 4 Email Address*

Reference # 4 Relationship to Applicant*

Reference # 4 Years Known*

Reference # 5*

Reference # 5 Phone Number*

Phone

Reference # 5 Address*

Reference # 5 Email Address*

Reference # 5 Relationship to Applicant*

Reference # 5 Years Known*

DRIVING & PERSONAL HISTORY

Has your driver's license ever been suspended?*

This includes suspended, revoked, or have you ever been issued a monitoring device, driving permit, and/or a restrictive driving permit.

YES

Drivers License History*

If yes, please explain:

Were you ever suspended or expelled from school?*

YES

School History*

If yes, please explain:

Have you ever been convicted of violations of law?*

Since your 18th birthday, have you ever been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony or misdemeanor which has not been expunged, pardoned, or sealed in any jurisdiction, including juvenile records of adjudication or arrest?

YES

Conviction History*

If yes, provide:

Jurisdiction, Type of Offense, Date of Offense and Sentence or Penalty

Have you ever used illegal drugs?*

This includes: smoking, using, selling, distributing, or ingesting any illegal drugs or controlled substances for which you did not have a valid prescription.

NOTE: Marijuana (Cannibis) containing more than 0.3% THC remains illegal under Federal Law.

YES

Illegal Drug History*

If yes, please explain:

EMPLOYMENT & MILITARY HISTORY

Have you ever been let go from employment?*

This includes being: suspended, terminated, discharged, forced, or asked to resign from employment.

YES

Employment Separation History*

If yes, please explain:

Did you serve as a member of the US Military?

YES

N/A

If so, were you dishonorably discharged?

YES

Military Discharge History*

If yes, explain in detail the circumstances of your discharge:

EMERGENCY CONTACTS

Please list the names and contact information of three (3) individuals who may be contacted in case of an emergency.

Emergency Contact # 1*

Emergency Contact # 1 - Relationship

Emergency Contact # 1 - Address*

Emergency Contact # 1 - Phone*

Phone

Emergency Contact # 2*

Emergency Contact # 2 - Relationship*

Emergency Contact # 2 - Address*

Emergency Contact # 2 - Phone*

Phone

Emergency Contact # 3*

Emergency Contact # 3 - Relationship*

Emergency Contact # 3 - Address*

Emergency Contact # 3 - Phone*

Phone

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please provide any additional information from previous sections where there was not adequate space.

Additional Information

Documentation Upload

Please upload the documents noted below. Note that all documents must be submitted prior to testing.

Driver's License
Birth Certificate
Upload your college transcripts. A copy of your diploma will not be accepted.
Certification of Physical Fitness
Certificates must be dated June 7, 2024 - June 7, 2025
Military Form DD214

All documents can be dropped in this single location.

Drag and drop files here or

Mandatory Orientation Notice

A mandatory orientation will be held in person on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 7:00pm.

Check-in commences at 6:00pm.

Location: Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305 - 1st Floor Community Room

If you're unable to attend in person, please contact rmorris@vrf.us for alternate arrangements.

Mandatory Orientation Notice Agreement*

Please type your name here to acknowledge that you have read and understand this section, and intend to attend the orientation.

Agreement of Rules

I hereby agree to abide by all Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the Village of River Forest, Illinois, during the taking of any examination and after the examination, during any probation period to which I might be appointed, or as a regular member of the Department.

To view the Rules and Regulations, please click here.

Rules & Regulations Agreement*

Yes, I have read and understand.

No, I do not agree.

Testing Acknowledgement*

I, the undersigned, understand that all tests and the results thereof become the property of the River Forest Board of Fire and Police Commissioners and are not subject to review.

Please type your name here to acknowledge that you have read and understand this section.

COVID-19 Liability Waiver*

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. The state of medical knowledge is evolving, but the virus is believed to spread from person-to-person contact and/or by contact with contaminated surfaces and objects, and through the air. People reportedly can be infected and show no symptoms and therefore unknowingly spread the disease. The exact methods of spread and contraction are unknown, and there is no known treatment or cure for COVID-19. Evidence has shown that COVID-19 can cause serious and potentially life-threatening illness and even death. Neither the Village of River Forest nor its representatives can prevent you from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 as a result of attending any orientations, meetings, examinations or interviews that are related to potential Village of River Forest employment. It is not possible to prevent against the presence of the disease. Therefore, if you choose to attend an orientation or examination or interview related to potential Village of River Forest employment, you may be exposing yourself to and/or increasing your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19. The undersigned acknowledges that she/he may be considered part of a vulnerable population that is more susceptible to contracting COVID-19, due to age and/or other characteristics of personal health. Despite these considerations, the undersigned hereby accepts the risks of contracting COVID-19 in order to voluntarily attend any orientation/meeting/examination or interview related to potential Village of River Forest employment, and that you will abide by all health safety protocols communicated in advance of, as well as during, all such events. The undersigned also agrees to hold forever harmless, release, indemnify, discharge and never sue the Village of River Forest or its representatives as a result of attending any orientation/meeting/examination or interview related to potential Village of River Forest employment.

Please type your name here to acknowledge that you have read and understand this section.

CPAT / Release of All Liabilities*

The undersigned, recognizing the physical agility test is an integral part of the examination for Police Officers in the Village of River Forest, Illinois, hereby releases, remises and discharges the Village of River Forest, Illinois, a municipal corporation, and their representatives from any and all claims, demands and liabilities on account of and all injuries, losses and damages to my person that shall have been caused, or may at any time arise as the result of certain Police examinations conducted by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of said Village of River Forest, Illinois. The intention hereof being to completely, absolutely, and finally release said Village of River Forest,

Illinois, and their representatives from any and all liability arising wholly or partially from the cause aforesaid.

Please type your name here to acknowledge that you have read and understand this section.

Authorization for Release of Employment / Credit Information and Background Investigation*

I authorize and empower the Village of River Forest Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, any consumer reporting agency, or other outside service company engaged by said Board for this purpose, now or subsequently, to obtain, prepare, and furnish information concerning my current and former employment, education, credit, general reputation, health, personal characteristics and mode of living, through correspondence or personal interview with neighbors, friends or associates or others with whom I am acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any of the above items.

Upon written request I understand that said Board will provide me with information regarding the scope of the investigation if one is made.

Please type your name here to acknowledge that you have read and understand this section.

Authorization for the Release of Work Record and Personnel Information*

I respectfully request that you forward to the River Forest Fire and Police Commission, 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, Illinois 60305, any and all information that you may have concerning me, my work record, or my reputation. Also please provide any information that may appear in my personnel file. This information is to be used to determine my qualifications and fitness for a position I am seeking with the Village of River Forest Fire Department.

I hereby release you and/or your employer from any liability and damage of whatsoever nature, on account of furnishing the information requested.

Please type your name here to acknowledge that you have read and understand this section.

Certificate of Understanding*

YOU MUST SIGN AND DATE THIS CERTIFICATE IF YOU ARE APPLYING TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TESTING PROCESS BUT HAVE NOT OBTAINED A MINIMUM OF 30 CREDIT HOURS FROM AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. PLEASE READ THIS INFORMATION CAREFULLY. IF YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE WITH THE CONDITIONS, SIGN, DATE, AND RETURN THIS PAGE. IF YOU ELECT NOT TO SIGN THIS CERTIFICATE, YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TESTING PROCESS.

In order to provide all interested candidates every opportunity to be listed on the River Forest Police Officer Eligibility Register (list) for consideration for hire, the Commission will allow individuals who have not yet obtained a minimum of 30 credit hours from an accredited College or University to participate in the testing process for Police Officer. However, several conditions are associated with this opportunity:

To participate in the testing process, you must show proof that you are enrolled and there is reasonable expectation that you will obtain a minimum of 30 credit hours over the ensuing two (2) years.
As one of the conditions for hire as a Police Officer on the River Forest Police Department, you must possess

a minimum of 30 credit hours from an accredited

College or University.

Therefore, if you successfully pass the written examination, physical agility test, and the oral interview and are subsequently listed on the Police Officer Eligibility Register (list), you must possess a minimum of 30 credit hours and present a college transcript(s) as evidence to be considered for hire. If your name comes up on the Register for appointment consideration and you have not obtained a minimum of 30 credit hours, your name will be stricken from the list and the next person on the list will be considered for the appointment.

When you receive the required credit hours, you must promptly send a copy of your college transcript(s) to the Commission to verify your change in status to ensure appropriate consideration.

Please type your name here to acknowledge that you have read and understand this section.

Applicant's Certification and Agreement*

I hereby certify that the facts set forth in the above employment application and any attached continuation sheets are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsified statements or omission of facts on this application shall be considered sufficient cause for cancellation of my application or termination of employment. I understand and agree that the Village of River Forest is hereby authorized to make inquiries concerning my character, employment record and other matters concerning my possible employment. I further understand that such inquiries will include checking police records for convictions, other than expunged juvenile records. I understand that I may request reasonable accommodations if needed, due to disability, in order to participate in the overall application process. I understand the filing of this application or participation in an interview in no way constitutes an employment contract between the Village of River Forest and me. I acknowledge the right of the Village of River Forest to make changes in policy and benefits, where such policy or benefits are not specified or covered by contract, without notice and I understand that only written conditions as contained in an offer made to me by an authorized official will be honored by this organization. I understand that any offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a polygraph examination, drug screen, physical exam and psychologic testing. Should I become employed, I agree to conform to all rules and regulations of the Village of River Forest. I understand that my employment with the Village will be at-will and that I have the right to terminate my employment at any time and the Village of River Forest retains the same right unless otherwise provided in a collective bargaining agreement.

Please type your name AND date here to acknowledge that you have read and understand this section.

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