Illinois State Police Merit Board Online Job Application

Required Documents
Please review the following instructions for submitting required documents. Your application will not be considered complete until ALL required documents are submitted. Upon reading the instructions and downloading any materials, click the checkbox at the bottom of the page to indicate your understanding and acceptance of the requirements and click "Continue".

  • Online application, release forms and other required documents must be submitted to IOS Recruitment. Be certain to review the CHECKLIST & submit all required items.

  • *CLICK HERE for required release form, checklist & other information* Be patient-opening this may take a few minutes

  • The following are required for submission to be considered:

  • *Confirmed Online Application

  • *Release and Agreement Forms (6 pages)

  • *Recent color photograph of yourself from shoulders up (face only). Must be passport quality. Black and white and/or unclear photos will not be accepted. It is recommend to have a white or off-white background to ensure clear photo.

  • *COPY of your valid driver's license

  • *COPY of one of the following birth records:
    -Certified U.S. Birth Certificate (hospital copy NOT ACCEPTED)
    -Valid U.S. Passport
    -Naturalization Papers

  • *SEALED official/original College transcripts (if applicable)

  • *COPY of your Military DD-214 long form (if applicable)

  • *COPY of Law Enforcement Officer Certification issued from the Illinois Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officers Training and Standards Board (if applicable)

  • Documents may be delivered by hand or mail to:
    IOS Recruitment
    ATTN: ISP Trooper
    1520 Kensington Rd. Ste. 110
    Oak Brook, IL 60523
    . Traceable courier is suggested to ensure timely delivery.

  • If you wish to deliver documents by hand, be aware that our business hours are: Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Closed weekends and holidays



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