What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Police Officer Testing position at City of DeKalb?
JOB
SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process includes submission of an application, written exam, oral interview, background investigation and polygraph exam. Psychological and medical exams are completed upon conditional offer of employment.
Upon completion of the written exam, all candidate scores will be automatically forwarded to the City of DeKalb hiring officials. Candidates who attain a passing score will be placed on the department's pool of eligible candidates to continue to participate in other stages of the selection process. The cut-off score for the written examination will be based on the recommendation of the developer of the written examination and will be consistent with minimally qualified performance in the Police Officer position.
Questions about the City application?
The City of DeKalb is accepting applications for Entry Level Police Officer to establish an eligibility list.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Candidates must fill out an application with NTN AND the City of DeKalb:
- Click the "Apply" button above to complete the required City application.
- The NTN application and scheduling of the written exam can be found at: www.nationaltestingnetwork.com. Please select Law Enforcement Jobs and sign up for the City of DeKalb exam. Candidates MUST complete the Personal Health Questionnaire (PHQ) and Public Safety Self-Assessment (PSSA) on the NTN website along with the application.
SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process includes submission of an application, written exam, oral interview, background investigation and polygraph exam. Psychological and medical exams are completed upon conditional offer of employment.
Upon completion of the written exam, all candidate scores will be automatically forwarded to the City of DeKalb hiring officials. Candidates who attain a passing score will be placed on the department's pool of eligible candidates to continue to participate in other stages of the selection process. The cut-off score for the written examination will be based on the recommendation of the developer of the written examination and will be consistent with minimally qualified performance in the Police Officer position.
Questions about the NTN application and/or written exam?
Please call: National Testing Network – 1 (855) 821-3761
If you are looking for a practice exam through NTN, please click here.
Questions about the City application?
Please call: City of DeKalb, Human Resources Department – 1 (815) 748-2398
Applications AND Written Exam Due:
Wednesday, July 22, 2026