Board of Fire & Police Commission

About

The Board of Fire and Police Commission of the Village of Skokie derives its power and authority from the Illinois Municipal Code, the Illinois Compiled Statutes as amended from time to time and from the Village of Skokie under its Home Rule powers.

Goals

The goals of the Board of Fire and Police Commission are as follows:

  1. To recruit, select and appoint qualified candidates to fill vacancies for original appointment in the Fire and Police Departments as prescribed by the Skokie Board of Fire and Police Commission Rules and Regulations, State Statute and local ordinances.
  2. To provide testing and selection procedures to allow qualified employees to participate in the promotional success for the positions of Lieutenant in the Fire Department and the position of Sergeant in the Police Department.
  3. To conduct all original appointment and promotional selection procedures fairly and in adherence with all local, state and federal laws.
  4. To conduct disciplinary hearings or appeals of disciplinary action by uniformed personnel in the Fire and Police Departments or to hear the presentation of charges by the Chiefs of these departments.

Meetings

Third Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
View the Village meetings calendar

Agendas & Minutes


Members

Willard Evans, Jr., Chair
Helene Levine, Vice Chair
Nicole Potthast, Commissioner
Bruce Rottner, Commissioner
Ferdinand Soco, Commissioner

Liaisons
Debra W. Stinson, Director of Human Resources
George Van Dusen, Mayor
The board is made up of 5 members with each member serving four years.


Board of Fire & Police Commission Vacancies: 0

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Informational Brochure

View the Board of Fire and Police Commission's Fire Fighting Careers Brochure (PDF).

Police Officer Recruitment

(As of January 1, 2023)

Requirements

  • Applicants must be at least 20 years of age and under 35 years of age, as of the date of the written examination. Must be 21 years of age by the date of hire.
  • U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one of the following:
    • Minimum sixty (60) college semester hours from an accredited institution by the application deadline date, or
    • Two (2) years of active military service with an Honorable Discharge by the application deadline date;
  • Possess a valid Driver's License
  • Proof of completion of the Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) test with attainment date less than six (6) months prior to the date of the written examination
  • Complete a ride along with a Village of Skokie Police Officer
  • Have correctable vision to 20 / 20 and have the ability to distinguish colors
  • No Residency Requirement
  • Enter into an "Authorization for Release of Personal Information Agreement”, an “Abstinence from Tobacco Products Agreement”, and an "Employment of Relatives Agreement”;
  • Must have the ability to comprehend the English Language (written and spoken)
  • Visible tattoos are now permitted, with some restrictions.

Join the Skokie Police Department: Recruitment Video (Video)

Entry Level Eligibility List & Lateral Transfer Eligibility Pool

The current Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List was established on September 22, 2021 and will expire at 11:59 p.m. (CDT) on September 21, 2023, or when exhausted. Typically a written examination is administered every two years, or when the current Eligibility List has been exhausted. 

Entry-Level Police Officer Eligibility List

The Lateral Transfer Police Officer Eligibility Pool expires 2 years after entry.

Firefighter Recruitment

(As of  January 1, 2023)

Requirements

  • Minimum 21 years of age and under 35 years of age at the date of the written exam unless previous full-time Firefighter in Illinois, as noted under statute (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.3)
  • U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent AND at least ONE of the following:
    • Minimum sixty (60) college semester hours from an accredited institution; OR
    • State of IL Firefighter II/Basic Operations Firefighter Certification issued by the OSFM; OR
    • State of Illinois National Paramedic Certification; OR
    • Four (4) years of active military service with an Honorable Discharge by the date of the written examination
  • Possess a valid Driver's License
  • Proof of completion of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) and proof of passing the Ladder Climb Test, with an attainment date less than six (6) months prior to the written examination
  • Have correctable vision to 20 / 20 and have the ability to distinguish color
  • Within 12 months from hire, reside in one of the following counties in Illinois:
    • Cook
    • DuPage
    • Kane
    • Kendall
    • Lake
    • McHenry
    • Will
    • Lake County in Indiana
    • Kenosha County in Wisconsin
  • Enter into a “Candidate Reimbursement Agreement”, an "Authorization for Release of Personal Information Agreement”, an “Abstinence from Tobacco Products Agreement”, and an "Employment of Relatives Agreement” ;
  • Must have ability to comprehend the English Language (written and spoken).

Eligibility List

Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility List This Entry Level Firefighter Eligibility List was established on October 18, 2022.  It will expire at 11:59 p.m. (CDT) on October 17, 2024, or when exhausted.  If you are seeking information on the application process and testing, please visit the Skokie Jobs page.

More Information

For more information, please contact the Human Resources Office at (847) 933-8212.