Employment Opportunities
Applicants must be high school graduates or G.E.D. equivalent, at least 21 years of age; must be under 35 years of age at time of written examination and posting of eligibility register, unless proof of employment as a full-time police officer or served as auxiliary police officer for a minimum of 5 years and under 40 years of age. Copies of the following documents must be submitted with completed applications:
High school diploma, or its equivalent
Military discharge – Form DD-214, if applicable
Certified copy of birth certificate
Associate or Bachelor’s Degree, if applicable
Applications are available at Salem Police Department, 201 S. Rotan, Salem, IL or can be downloaded from the City of Salem website at www.salemil.us. Completed applications and attachments are to be returned to City of Salem, attn: Bev Quinn, City Clerk, 101 S. Broadway, Salem, IL 62881, and postmarked no later than November 22, 2021. The orientation and written examination will be held at the Salem Community Activities Center, 426 E. Oglesby Ave., Salem, IL on December 11, 2021. Mandatory orientation will be held at 8:00 am followed by the written test at 9:00 am.
CITY OF SALEM POLICE COMMISSIONERS
William R. Vogt, Chairman
Michael Phillips
Albert Gallatin
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