Tilton, IL · Vermilion County
Probationary Police Officer Application Packet
This nine-page packet is for people applying to the Village of Tilton Police Department as probationary police officers and includes employment, background verification, and personal information forms.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The packet collects an applicant’s employment history, qualifications, references, and information needed for a background investigation. The application instructions require applicants to notarize the Application/Employment Agreement and Release of Personal Information before submitting the complete packet by mail or hand delivery to the Tilton Police Department. The checklist also identifies supporting documents and reference letters required with the application.
Who needs it
Anyone applying for a probationary police officer position with the Village of Tilton Police Department must complete this packet and include the listed supporting documents.
Why it needs a notary
The Application/Employment Agreement has a sworn-before-me jurat, and the Release of Personal Information has a notary signature block; the applicant signs both before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Packet
Get the Village of Tilton Police Department Probationary Police Officer Application Packet.
- 2
Complete the Forms
Fill out the application and supporting forms, and gather the documents and reference letters listed in the checklist.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a remote appointment with a commissioned online notary for the two pages marked for notarization.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the Application/Employment Agreement and Release of Personal Information during the online notary session.
- 5
Submit the Packet
Include the notarized forms and required attachments, then mail or hand deliver the packet to the Tilton Police Department.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Tilton. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Which pages of the application packet need notarization?
- The packet checklist says the Application/Employment Agreement on page 6 and the Release of Personal Information on page 7 must be notarized.
- How do I complete the notarized pages?
- Fill out the forms, but wait to sign until your notary appointment. Sign each required page in the notary’s presence, then include both notarized forms in your complete application packet.
- Do I need to submit the entire packet in person?
- The instructions say applications must be mailed or hand delivered to the Tilton Police Department. Faxed applications and required attachments are not accepted.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Illinois permits electronic and remote notarization by a commissioned online notary, and recognizes notarial acts performed outside Illinois by an officer authorized where the act occurs. Confirm with the city or village if unsure.