Join the City of Carbondale Team

Honor, Integrity, Professionalism, and Dedication. These four words describe all the Carbondale Police Department Officers.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• At least 21 years of age
• Proof of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Proof of a valid Driver’s License
• 2 or more years of post-probationary status as a police officer in the United States
• In good standing with current department and/or left previous department(s) in good standing.
• Must have substantially equivalent skills and abilities as a City of Carbondale post-probationary officer, as determined by the Chief of Police
• Must successfully complete an oral interview and background investigation
• Must successfully complete a medical examination and psychological tests
• No felony convictions. NOTE: Some convictions for misdemeanors or serious traffic offenses may also disqualify applicants from further consideration

Submit completed City of Carbondale Application for Employment to the Human Resource Office, 200 South Illinois Avenue, Carbondale, Illinois by 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Applications may be obtained at City Hall or printed from the City’s website www.explorecarbondale.com. The City of Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.