Entry Level Testing is NOW OPEN until July 31, 2026!
The City of Lincoln Police Department is accepting applications for
Entry Level (New Hire) Police Officers.
Lateral Entry Level Hiring Process
Step 1: Orientation
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Step 2: Background
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Step 3: Conditional Offer
More InformationPlease note that academies in Illinois require you to pass the ILETSB POWER Test prior to admission. Failure to pass the POWER test will result in immediate termination. Please review the POWER test requirements prior to application.
If you are certified as a law enforcement officer in another state you may qualify for a transition course through the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board to gain your Illinois certification. More information can be found on the
ILESTB website.
Email the application to
admin@lincolnil.gov
Mail or In-person
delivery to:
Lincoln Police Department
710 5th Street
Lincoln, IL 62656
LATERAL TESTING
Lateral Entry - If you are currently employed by another law enforcement agency inside of Illinois for the prior 2 years of the date of employment, you may qualify for Lateral Entry. You can complete an application and submit it to the Lincoln Police Department at anytime. Applications will be kept on file until our next test.
Testing Process
- Applications Due - Accepting Applications Now!
- Oral Interview - To be scheduled. Please bring Highschool and College transcripts, birth certificate, and DD Form 214 if you have military experience.
To be hired from the police officer lateral list, applicants will have to pass the following:
- Comprehensive Background Investigation
- Psychological Test
- Polygraph
- Drug Testing/Medical Exam
The City of Lincoln is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
