The City of Danville has begun taking applications for the Probationary Police Officer and Probationary Firefighter testing process which leads to a final eligibility list. Application packets are available on the City Website or in the City Hall lobby, and must be submitted to the City Human Resources Office by 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 30, 2017. The eligibility list for each, will become effective Dec. 6, 2017. The testing process consists of a Physical Agility Test, a Written Test, and an Oral Interview.
The successful candidate must pass each element in order to proceed to the next step. The Physical Agility Testing will take place in August; Written Testing will take place in September, and Oral Interviews will be conducted in October. Study sessions for those who submit applications will take place during July.
Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
Be at least 20 and not yet 35 at the time of application, and must be 21 and under 35 years when appointed.
HS diploma/GED required
Be physically fit and have good vision
Be a citizen of the U.S.
Pass background check
Police Officer’s must have at least 30 credit hours of course work from an accredited college by the time of appointment.
The City says it offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Also, the probationary period for Police Officers is 18 months and for Firefighters 12 months. Application packets and Testing Schedule are available for download from the City’s website at: www.cityofdanville.org or at the City Municipal Building (1st floor lobby) 17 W. Main Street Danville, IL. 61832 COMPLETED APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 4:30 pm, Friday, June 30, 2017
