<p>The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the City of Collinsville is accepting applications for certified police officers through the Accelerated Entry Program.</p> <p>In order to be considered for accelerated entry, a completed application must be submitted to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.</p> <p>Police Officer applicants must provide documentation that they have fulfilled the requirements of the Illinois Police Training Act.</p> <p>State Troopers, Deputy Sheriffs and Out of State Applicants must provide documentation that they have fulfilled the requirements of their training boards and to be certified as a full-time law enforcement officer and be eligible to be certified in the State of Illinois.</p> <p>Experienced Police Officers applying through the Accelerated Entry Process will not be required to take a written examination or participate in a physical agility test.</p> <p>Applicants must meet the following qualifications at the time of application:</p> <ul> <li>Be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment (maximum age is determined in compliance with current Illinois State Statutes, Section 5/10-2.1-6 of the Fire and Police Commissioner's Act) and; </li><li>Currently employed as a full-time (non-probationary/may be waived by the Board) certified law enforcement officer OR- a certified officer who has been laid off for financial or budgetary reasons from an agency within the past 12 months preceding an announcement of testing date and; </li><li>While an Associate's Degree in Law Enforcement or undergraduate college course work towards the attainment of any bachelor's degree is preferred, a minimum of a high school diploma is required. Additionally, military service may be considered in lieu of educational requirements. In lieu of a high school diploma, (1) the candidate has served for 24/36 months of honorable active duty in the United States Armed Forces OR (2) has served for 180 days of active duty in the United States Armed Forces in combat duty as recognized by the Department of Defense (must not have been discharged dishonorably or under circumstances other than honorable). </li></ul> <p>The application deadline is May 31, 2025.</p>