2010 Promotion Process
The Merit Board certifies sworn officer candidates as being qualified for promotion to the Director of the Illinois State Police. Certification for promotion is based on job performance measurement, written examination, assessment exercises (for appropriate ranks) and seniority. All vacancies in ranks above the lowest are to be filled by promotion.
Thorough job analysis studies of the knowledge, skills, abilities and work behavior for each rank are periodically conducted to assure content, validity and compliance with state and federal employment guidelines
Promotional testing for 2010 will be offered for those officers testing to the rank of Sergeant and Master Sergeant.
05/13/2009 Promotional Education Requirement Reminder
Effective January 1, 2003 the Merit Board required any candidate competing for the rank of Lieutenant and Captain to possess a Bachelor’s Degree. Click here to read more about the Promotional Education Requirement.
Promotional Exam sign up will begin on May 30- July 30, 2010.
PLEASE NOTE: It is a requirement to complete a test declaration form by the stated deadline which is July 30, 2010. If you do not complete the Test Declaration Form online by the deadline you will NOT be able to participate in the Job Knowledge Exam, therefore, you will not be in consideration to be a candidate for the 2010 or 2011 Promotional Certification List.
Promotional Education Requirement
Request For Remote Testing Form
updated 05-07-2010