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TAYLORVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT 108 W. VINE STREET TAYLORVILLE, ILLINOIS 62568 217-824-2211 https://taylorville.net/police-dept/
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Updated: August 28, 2026
Taylorville is establishing an entry-level police officer hiring list! All candidates must take the Frontline National exam through the National Testing Network before 10-10-2026 or the day of the testing date, you must be registered with NTS.
The City of Taylorville Police and Fire Commissioners will hold the orientation, power test, and test on October 10th, 2026, at 09:00 AM at the Taylorville Fire Department, Taylorville, IL. If you still need to take the test online, you may take the test in person on the 10th of October 2026 as long as you have registered with the National Testing Network. Please bring a form of ID. Dress for the power test.
Salary Information: $70,848.96 start then a step program.
Benefits Information: The City of Taylorville offers a competitive pay and benefits package, including generous paid time off.
Area Information: Taylorville is a retail, commercial, and residential community located approximately 30 miles from Springfield and Decatur. The Taylorville Police Department serves an approximate 11,500-person population.
Department Overview: The Taylorville Police Department is comprised of twenty-two full-time sworn and six non-sworn members dedicated to providing the very best law enforcement services to our community.
The City of Taylorville
Population: 11,500
Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. citizen or an individual with permanent resident status and legally authorized to work in the U.S.Possess a valid Drivers License.Must be 21 years of age at the time of application. Must be under 35 years of age at time of application, unless you are a certified police officer or otherwise exempt by IL state statue 65ILCS/5/10-2.1-6.Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.Possess valid FOID Card.Must have no felony convistions and certain misdeameanors and be of good moral character 65 ILCS 5/10-2.1-6.Applications:Applications are available on our website or can be picked up at the Police Department.http://www.taylorville.net/wp-content/uploads/application-1.pdf
Must bring ID and completed application at time of testing.
