Police Apprenticeship

Jumpstart your law enforcement career with the Arlington Heights Police Department! Are you passionate about serving your community and interested in a law enforcement career? The Arlington Heights Police Department is accepting applications for Police Apprentices. This paid part-time position offers aspiring sworn law enforcement candidates the opportunity to gain exposure and hands-on experience in law enforcement and develop critical skills to prepare for a successful career.

Over the course of 6 months, Police Apprentices will work 10-20 hours a week and will earn $20-$25 an hour.  In this role, Police Apprentices will get hands-on exposure to a law enforcement career. Police Apprentices will have the opportunity to gain experience in various roles, including assisting Police Officers and Public Service Officers with field operations, traffic control at accident scenes or events, working at the Police Information Desk, and supporting administrative tasks. Police Apprentices will assist with child safety seat inspections, storing property, traffic control, court calls, recruitment, and community special events.

Candidates should be at least 20 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be enrolled in or have completed an Associate degree program from an accredited institution OR have served 24 months of honorable active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces OR have served 180 days of active duty in combat recognized by the Department of Defense. A valid Illinois State Driver’s License is required.

This program provides prospective sworn law enforcement candidates hands-on experiences to better prepare for the law enforcement officer application and selection process and develop critical skills to better prepare for a successful law enforcement career. Qualified participants may receive preference points for Arlington Heights entry-level police testing and/or reimbursement for the POWER Test and test preparation materials.

If you are ready to take the next step toward a rewarding career in law enforcement, apply today! For more information about the Village of Arlington Heights, please visit our website at www.vah.com or visit www.vah.com/careers to apply.

The Village of Arlington Heights is an equal opportunity employer and strives to be a welcoming and inclusive place for all, improving how we recruit, empower, and retain the most diverse and very best talent, ensuring careers in public service will continue to attract the brightest for coming generations.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon passing a background and pre-employment drug screen.

About the Village of Arlington Heights
The Village of Arlington Heights, Illinois is a vibrant and thriving community located 25 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. With nearly 60 public parks and facilities and more than 100 restaurants and eateries across the Village, it is easy to see why the Village has been repeatedly been named “Best Downtown Atmosphere” and “Best City/Town to Live” for 10+ years, from the Daily Herald’s Readers’ Choice Awards. The Village of Arlington Heights employs more than 400 people who provide excellent service to the residents of this community. 90% of Village residents recently rated the customer service they received from the Village of Arlington Heights as good or excellent (National Community Survey, 2023).