Apply Now to Serve! Applications Open for Entry-Level Police Recruitment

The City of Champaign is now accepting applications for entry-level police officer testing. The deadline to apply is June 17, 2021, by 4 p.m. CST. For more information and to apply, prospective applicants should visit the National Testing Network website.

The Champaign Police Department seeks diverse, committed individuals dedicated to providing the highest quality of service and protection to our community through trust, integrity, and respect. As a Department, Champaign Police are devoted to fostering positive police-citizen partnerships that help provide safety education, crime reduction, and improvement to the overall quality of life in our community.

Interested applicants can also visit the Champaign Police Department Recruitment website for more information on the hiring process, or access to additional information to learn more about Champaign Police. Multiple vacancies may be filled through this recruitment process; those interested are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity.

Applications for experienced police officers are accepted on an on-going basis and are reviewed weekly. Police officers considering a lateral transfer are encouraged to learn more about the City of Champaign and apply to become a Champaign Police Officer.