Apply with ISUPD

Join our diverse police team and help us serve the community of Illinois State University!

Current Openings

Apply to join our sworn police staff now through October 28. If you are interested in future openings not listed here please fill out the Testing Mailing List form.

Testing Mailing List

To make us aware of your interest in joining our team, simply complete the Applicant Interest Form to be notified of our next police officer testing period. Please note: This is NOT an application for employment.

Already a Sworn Officer and Looking for a Change?

ISU Police accepts lateral applicants who currently work as police officers (certified in the State of Illinois), without taking the standard entry tests. Applicants who are currently employed with other State of Illinois law enforcement, including state university police, can also apply as transfers and do not have to go through the standard testing process. For more information, qualifications, and to apply for the register, view the posting.

Department Positions

Sworn Positions
- Patrol Officer
- General Investigations Detective
- Bike Patrol Officer
- Narcotics Investigations Detective (through Task Force 6)
- Field Training Officer
- Emergency Response Unit Officers (through NPD ERU)
- Firearms Instructor
- Community Engagement Unit
- Other areas of specialized training or regional task forces
Non-sworn Positions
- Police Telecommunicator
- Administrative Clerical positions
- Student volunteers

Applicants for Sworn Positions Must:

Possess a valid State of Illinois Driver's License.
Have no record of conviction of a felony.
Pass a background investigation.
Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Have successfully completed the Illinois Basic Law Enforcement Officers Training Course. Applicants lacking this training at time of appointment will be required to complete the training during and as part of their probationary period of employment in this classification.

Salary & Benefits

Illinois State University's sworn officers are represented by Unit 1 PBPA Union Contract and receive an excellent salary and benefits package.

Salary

$65,270 starting annual base pay for new officers
$69,388 base pay after the first year
Additional seniority step increases
Overtime opportunities for additional $10,000-$15,000 per year

Benefits

Paid time off
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability plans available
Traditional pension through the State Universities Retirement System
100% tuition waiver up to 8 credit hours per semester at any state school in Illinois for employees
Employees with seven years of service receive 50% tuition waiver for children at any state university

The ISU Human Resources website has additional information about benefits for university employees. University Police officers carry the Civil Service non-exempt designation.