Quincy Police Department accepting applications for as many as 10 officer positions

QUINCY — The City of Quincy Board of Fire and Police Commission and the Quincy Police Department are accepting applications for the position of police officer. The Quincy Police Department has 10 vacant positions to fill.

Anyone interested in pursuing a career as a Quincy police officer can download the application form at https://www.quincyil.gov/public-safety/quincy-police/qpd-programs-services/career-opportunities. Paper applications are available at the Quincy Police Department and Quincy City Hall. Qualifications for applicants are listed in the application along with additional information about future testing dates and requirements.

Active members of the Quincy Police Department will be scheduling informational meetings in the coming weeks to allow individuals to ask questions and pick up an application.

Applicants may order the “Police Aptitude and Character Test, PACT Candidate Orientation Guide” by visiting https://www.fpsi.com/product/pact-orientation-guide/. The PACT Candidate Orientation Guide is a helpful tool to prepare for the exam and can be downloaded as a PDF file, saved and printed. The candidate can buy this guide for $15. More information about the guide and payment are on the application.

Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. Sept. 23. They need to be submitted to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners at 730 Maine, Suite 123, or by scanning and emailing the application to fire&policeboard@quincyil.gov. The application will contain information about the minimum requirements for employment. Physical and written tests will be administered Oct. 1 at a yet-to-be-named location.

Anyone with additional questions is encouraged to contact the Quincy Police Department at 217-228-4470 or QPD@quincyil.gov. Questions also can be directed to the Fire and Police Commission at fire&policeboard@quincyil.gov.

The Quincy Police Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minorities
to apply.