Police, Fire Eligibility Testing
Job Description
THE BOARD OF FIRE & POLICE COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF
CENTRALIA
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of the City of Centralia, Illinois announces testing to
establish an eligibility register for the Centralia Police Department.
Applications may be picked up at the Centralia Police Dept, 222 South Poplar, between the hours of 7:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday beginning Monday, November 16, 2020. All applications must be
returned to the same location no later than Monday, January 4, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
Application packets may be downloaded online at www.cityofcentralia.org . All forms must be printed
and returned by the January 4, 2021 deadline. No online submissions will be accepted. A mandatory
orientation meeting, physical ability test, and written test will be held starting at 11:00 a.m. at the
Centralia High School football field. on Saturday, January 16, 2021.
Qualifications
Applicants must be 20-34 years of age at the time of testing, unless
• You provide proof of employment as a constituted police officer in Illinois or any other state
• Proof of employment as an auxiliary police officer for a minimum of 5 years and are under 40
years of age.
• Age requirements may be extended for candidates with prior military service.
Applicant must be a high school graduate, or have a GED equivalent, and be a U.S. Citizen.
Additional restrictions will be discussed at the orientation meeting.
Salary and Benefits
How to Apply
Applications may be picked up at the Centralia Police Dept, 222 South Poplar, between the hours of 7:30
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday beginning Monday, November 16, 2020. All applications must be
returned to the same location no later than Monday, January 4, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
Application packets may be downloaded online at www.cityofcentralia.org. All forms must be printed
and returned by the January 4, 2021 deadline. No online submissions will be accepted. A mandatory
orientation meeting, physical ability test, and written test will be held starting at 11:00 a.m. at the
Centralia High School football field. on Saturday, January 16, 2021.