The Village of Buffalo Grove is located thirty-three miles northwest of downtown Chicago and twenty miles north of O’Hare International Airport. Neighboring communities include Arlington Heights, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Riverwoods, Vernon Hills, and Wheeling. Since its incorporation in 1958, Buffalo Grove has grown and developed into a tightly knit, award-winning community. The Village’s current population is 43,212. Buffalo Grove has been recognized as one of the safest communities in the United States, the most family-friendly community in Illinois, one of the best Chicago suburbs for young professionals and one of the Best Places to Live.
The Buffalo Grove Police Department bases its hiring practices and promotions on merit, experience, education and other qualifications applied to all applicants and in accordance with the principles of equal employment opportunity and as required by any other applicable federal, state, or local law. The Buffalo Grove Police Department complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify the Village of Buffalo Grove Human Resources Director in advance.
Age: Minimum of 21 years of age at the time of application and not more than 34 years old, unless otherwise exempt by Illinois statute (65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6).
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen
Driver’s License: Must possess a valid driver’s license
Education: High School Diploma or GED required
Successfully pass the physical ability Peace Office Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) test from a certified agency within 12 months of application.
- Complete the online application from the Village of Buffalo Grove’s website.
- View the Department Recruitment Video here.
- View the Orientation here.
- POWER Test – Proof of passing the POWER test (issued within one year of application) is required. Candidates must upload their POWER test card to the NTN Portal prior to taking the written exam.
- Take the Written Exam through National Testing Network (NTN). All candidates must also complete the Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) and the Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) located in your candidate profile on NTN. A fee is required to take the NTN examination. Candidates with demonstrated financial hardship may submit a request to have the fee partial waived prior to test registration. See “FAQs” on the NTN website for further. Hardship subsidies will be given on a first come first served basis, as funds for these subsidies are limited.
- BFPC Interview - Candidates who pass the written exam may be invited for an in-person interview with the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.
