The City of Rock Island conducts Police Officer examinations on a bi-yearly basis.

The Hiring Process

The application process involves:

• Submitting an online application after the position is posted
• Successfully passing the physical agility test
• Written exam written exam study guide
• Oral interview with Police & Fire Commission

General Requirement and Testing Procedures Outline

• RIPD Recruitment Packet
• New Applicant Packet
• Parking Map

Hiring is dependent upon the successful passing of:

• Psychological exam
• Physical
• Drug screening
• P.O.W.E.R. Physical Fitness Test

Training

Newly hired officers receive:

• Police Academy training
• Sixteen weeks of Field training

For more information please contact the Human Resources Department at (309) 732-2050.