Whats going on with the hiring of chicago police officers?

Question

im going to school for a two to four year degree and i wanna become a chicago police officer and im woundering when are these apps given and why has it been so long since the last ones were being accepted qoute>The last exam held was November 5, 2006. Currently, a date has not been scheduled for the next exam so at this time applications are not being accepted. end qoute< i mean i know im not the only one does anybody have advice??? on the matter at hand?. am i going to finish school and have to wait4 years just to get my shot at it.

Answer 1

Chicago is all screwed up with their hiring process.  I took that last exam in Nov of 2006 and I didn&#039;t get my notice to report for an interview until May of 2008.  By that time I&#039;d moved on to something else.  Be ready for the long haul if Chicago is your goal.

Answer 2

You are the wrong color. Someone with a lower score will get the job because they are a minority. Happens all the time.

Answer 3

Chicago tends to have long hiring cycles for police and fire, generally 2+ years.  They get so many applicants each cycle that they can create a huge list.  JScott is right, be ready for the long haul.

You should really apply everywhere you can and take what you can get.  Then, when Chicago tests again, apply.  Your experience might give you a leg up at that point.

But whatever you do, finish your degree.  It will be quite helpful come  promotion time!

Best of luck to you.   Stay safe out there, where ever you end up.

Answer 4

I hope the Chicago Police Department has a strict recruitment policy.  I would hate to think that the people enforcing the law wouldn&#039;t know how to spell wondering or how to work a spell check.