05/31/2026
Please know that the upcoming testing process will have a validated Eligibibilty list that would be good for 2 years, or until the list is depleted. ALL hiring of Officers MUST come from the Eligibility list. You must be 21 years old at the HIRE date, not at the Testing Date.
The Carmi Police Department will be issuing a physical and written examination for the position of Patrolman on Saturday June 13, 2026 at the Carmi City Council Chambers, 225 East Main Street, Carmi Illinois. The Council Chambers are located at the rear of City Hall. Registration will begin at 8:00 AM with the physical (POWER) testing to begin at 8:30 AM and the written examination to be held at 11:00 AM. The purpose of testing is to update the eligibility list of possible candidates for police officer positions to be filled.
Anyone wishing to participate in testing must complete and return an application by 3:00 PM on Friday June 12, 2026. Applications may be picked up anytime at the Carmi Police Department. Applications can also be faxed or emailed. The applicant should call 618-382-4633 Monday-Friday between 7:30am-3:30pm to request one via fax or email. Interested parties can also email Chief Carter at [email protected] to request an application.
The Following are the requirements for the position of patrolman
1) Must have reached his/her 21st birthday by the HIRE DATE.
2) Applicants with no prior police experience or active military service must not be older than 35. Current or former full time police officers from this or any other state have NO age limitation other than the mandatory retirement age. Active military service will extend the age limit by one year for each year of service to a maximum of 10 years.
3) Must not have been convicted of any felony or certain misdemeanors.
4) Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
5) Must not have suffered an amputation of any limb.
6) Must not be classified as a conscientious objector.
7) Must meet minimum physical fitness standards as set forth in the Peace Officer
Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) tests.
8) Must obtain permanent residency within 45 miles of the Carmi City limits within 1 year of hire date.
-Board of Fire and Police Commission-
Carmi Police Department Benefits include:
-100% covered employee Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
-90% covered family Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
-Free Medical Clinic usage for Entire Family including most generic
Prescriptions covered at $0
-Life Insurance Policy
-Air Helicopter Insurance Coverage for Whole Family
-15 Paid Holidays
-$7,500 Sign-On Recruitment Bonus
-Lateral Police Officer Transfer Pay Incentives
-Starting Pay Range $27.41-$31.14 per hour based on experience
-4 consecutive 10 Hour Shifts with 3 Consecutive Days Off
-96 Hours of Sick Time Paid per Year
-56 Hours of Personal Time Paid after Probation Period
-80 Hours Paid Vacation after Probation Period
-Residency Requirements Expanded to 45 Miles of the City Limits
-Take Home Vehicle (Restrictions on Mileage and Reimbursement)
-100% Uniform Equipment Paid
-Initial Ballistic Vest Paid 100% and thereafter every 5 Years
-Yearly Uniform Allowance after Probation Period
-100% Police Academy Training Paid
-Cell Phone Provided 100%
-Article 3 Downstate Police Pension Benefits-Vested after 10 Years
-Shift Bidding (5 Shifts) Every 6 Months Based on Seniority
-Availability for Advancement- Sergeant, Investigator, School
Resource Officer, K9 Officer, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Officer, Narcotics Investigations
-Overtime and Comp Time at 1.5X for Hours Worked over 40 each
week
-Continued Education and Training Opportunities
-Dedicated Office Work Station
