Entry Level Police Officer
For job description and application, please visit the link below:
Entry Level Police Officer
Berwyn Police Department – Police Officer Testing Information
How to Register
- Locate the Berwyn Police Department – Police Officer job listing and click Sign Up.
- Click Next.
- Review the Add-On Testing Policy and click “I Understand.”
- After reading the requirements, check “I Agree” and click Next.
- Click Schedule Test.
- Select your preferred testing option: Online (In-Home) or In-Person.
💻 Online (In-Home) Testing
Candidates may complete the test remotely using a mobile phone, tablet, or computer with an internet connection.
To schedule an online test:
- Click Schedule Test
- Click Accept
- Select Online In-Home Testing from the left-side column
- Click “I Understand” and proceed with registration
🏢 In-Person Written Test Option
To register for the in-person test:
- Select the event on the calendar
- Click Next
- Complete your registration
Candidates are encouraged to register early to secure their preferred testing option.
Lateral Police Officer
To learn more about how to become a Berwyn Police Officer (including details on our excellent benefits package & specialty assignment opportunities) Please visit the link below:
BPD Lateral Police Job Posting
Completed applications must be submitted with all supporting documentation:
- current resume
- photocopy of applicant’s current State of Illinois issued valid driver’s license
- photocopy of valid Illinois Firearms Owners Identification Card
- photocopy of Social Security Card
- photocopy of birth certificate
- photocopy of a certificate of high school diploma or GED, college transcripts and/or diploma
- photocopy of ILETSB certificate
- photocopy of current police certifications (if applicable)
Applications to be considered must be returned with all supporting documentation to:
Berwyn Police Department – Front Desk
6401 W. 31st Street, Berwyn, IL 60402
Attn: “Police Administration”
Apply Here: Lateral Police Officer Application
Auxiliary Police Officer
Training & Compensation
Candidates who successfully pass all tests will be placed into an employment eligibility pool and selected as needed. Candidates selected for employment must successfully complete approximately 175 hours of police-oriented training, including the State of Illinois mandated firearms training course. All training is conducted at the Berwyn Police Department during evening and weekend hours.
- $16.00/hour during training
- $23.00/hour upon successful completion of all required training
Preliminary Orientation Meeting:
Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Berwyn Police Department Community Room (6401 W. 31st Street, Berwyn, IL)
The Preliminary Orientation Meeting is optional and provides applicants with an opportunity to ask questions, learn more about the Auxiliary Police Officer position, and better understand the hiring process.
Auxiliary Police Officer Job Posting
City of Berwyn Employment Application
Application Deadline: Friday, October 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Applications and all required supporting documentation must be submitted in person to the Berwyn Police Department Front Desk. No applications will be accepted after the deadline.
Crossing Guard
Please complete the Crossing Guard Pre-Employment Form
Crossing Guard Job Description
To Apply:
1.) Complete the Crossing Guard Pre-Employment Form
2.) Submit City of Berwyn Employment Application and resume (if available) with an introductory email to Margaret Supina at msupina@ci.berwyn.il.us
