Buffalo Grove PD 2015

[thirdGEARchirp]

Buffalo Grove is hiring and for some reason they are only accepting the NIPSTA power card.

I have the Joliet Junior College POWER test card. Hmmm, I'm debating on applying for this one.

[Item9]

I tested there about 7 years ago and it seemed like traffic, traffic, traffic. I've been there since for classes, and nobody spoke poorly about the department, but I don't know much else.

[thirdGEARchirp]

I tested there about 7 years ago and it seemed like traffic, traffic, traffic. I've been there since for classes, and nobody spoke poorly about the department, but I don't know much else.

yeah but starting out at 62k a year isnt bad lol

[Item9]

Lots of traffic isn't bad either. I love it. Some people could go an entire career without pulling over a car.

[mk5400]

I'll be at this test for sure. Great area with few headaches. Wish I knew if they were hiring though. Got to get a new NIPSTA card.

[Raymondsj]

The application packet says that the purpose is to create a two year eligibility list to hire off of as spots open up. So that doesn't sound like active hiring to me.

[Cicero1138]

Does anyone know about how many people showed up at the Buffalo Grove orientation?

[SomeChicagoDude]

Only making a list.

[Cicero1138]

Thanks chicagodude..I'm not going to bother on going then, not worth leaving work for this

[thirdGEARchirp]

Only making a list.

bummer, I'll still go though.

[thirdGEARchirp]

Only making a list.

how long was the orientation?

[j89]

You guys should still go and take the test. Two years is a long time and there can be sudden retirements, laterals, etc. I've tested for depts who said they're just making a list, but ended up hiring 5-10 off that list.

[thirdGEARchirp]

You guys should still go and take the test. Two years is a long time and there can be sudden retirements, laterals, etc. I've tested for depts who said they're just making a list, but ended up hiring 5-10 off that list.

I agree.

I'm on 3 lists right now that are not currently hiring

[Boiler37]

Does anyone know about how many people showed up at the Buffalo Grove orientation?

I attended the meeting last night, there were 84 of us they said but there were two orientations. P&F Commissioner stated that roughly half show up for the written though.

Only making a list.

Exactly correct, 2 year eligibility list but with NO active positions currently. They swear in a new officer on Monday 3/16 too which is in the mid-low 20's on thir current list expiring.

how long was the orientation?

About 30 min including an orientation video about the Dept., Chief and Police & Fire Commissioner talked and that was all.

[SomeChicagoDude]

I'm not taking the written exam here because I'm taking another written exam for a different police agency which happens to be on the same time and day as Buffalo Grove.