Minimum qualifications for lateral entry candidates:

• Must possess a certificate of successful completion from a certified IL           Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Out of State certification will be       accepted if recognized by the IL Law Enforcement Training & Standards       Board Any recertification training must not exceed 80 hrs , if applicable.

• Must have a minimum Associate’s Degree or equivalent hours of credit

• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years of age

• Must be of good moral character and mentally and physically capable of performing all LE duties

• Must be able to furnish copies of all educational and military records, if applicable 

• Must have at least one (1) year of experience as a sworn, certified law       enforcement officer with a municipal or state agency