Hawthorn Woods, IL · Lake County
Certified Entry and Lateral Police Officer Application
This application is for candidates seeking certified entry or lateral employment as a police officer with the Village of Hawthorn Woods.
What this form is
The Village of Hawthorn Woods Police Department uses this application as part of its examination process for certified entry and lateral police officer candidates. Applicants must complete every question and attach the listed supporting documents, including an essay, signed authorizations, education records, and performance appraisals when applicable. The application describes minimum qualifications and potential examination stages.
Who needs it
Candidates applying for a certified entry or lateral police officer position with the Village of Hawthorn Woods should complete this application.
How to submit it
The form lists the Human Resources Department at 2 Lagoon Drive, Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047. It says an original college transcript must be sent directly from the institution to that department and a $40 check is brought on the day of the exam.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the listed authorization forms must be signed, and the signer otherwise signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Certified Entry and Lateral Police Officer Application.
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Complete The Application
Type or print in black ink, answer every question, and mark N/A where a question does not apply.
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Gather Required Attachments
Attach the essay, signed authorizations, requested records, and other applicable supporting documents listed in the application.
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Submit To The Village
The form lists the Human Resources Department at 2 Lagoon Drive, Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047; have the institution send the original college transcript directly there.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should complete the police officer application?
- Candidates applying for certified entry or lateral police officer employment with the Village of Hawthorn Woods should complete the application.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The application lists an essay, signed credit report and background authorizations, a birth certificate copy, education records, and two years of performance appraisals and evaluations. A DD214 is requested if applicable.
- Do I need a notary for the police officer application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary. The listed authorization forms must be signed; the document does not say those attachments require notarization.
- How do I submit the police officer application?
- The form lists the Human Resources Department at 2 Lagoon Drive, Hawthorn Woods, IL 60047. It says the original college transcript must be sent directly from the institution and a $40 check brought on exam day.
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This Certified Entry and Lateral Police Officer Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.