Open Testing & Applications
The Carbondale Police Department hosts open testing for entry-level police officers once in the spring and once in the fall.
- Entry-Level Police Officer Application (Online)
Carbondale Police Application Requirements
- Age 21 (20 with certain restrictions)
- Associates Degree (or 60 semester hours) - Education requirements go down with police experience and prior completion of a police academy
- No record of felony offenses, or certain misdemeanor offenses
- No visible tattoos
- U.S. Citizen
- Valid Driver’s License
Selection Process
The Carbondale Police Officer selection process is conducted in six steps:
- Pre-Application Contact – Meeting the candidate and the candidate submitting an application
- Written Examination
- Physical Agility Exam- Illinois Power Test
- Interview with Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
- Administrative Interview with Human Resource Officer, Chief of Police, Deputy Chiefs, and other selected members of the Carbondale Police Department.
- Pre-employment Screening - Includes Background Investigation, Psychological Exam, Medical Exam, and Drug Testing