CPD - March 2021 New Applications

[Brown2525]

Every time they have called and I missed it they have left a voicemail

[southpaw1]

Thinking back...yes sometimes but it depends. Definitely keep an eye out for 312 numbers mostly and try not to miss it if you can.

[mwolf78]

this might be a stupid question but will the BI officers or company leave voicemails or should i be calling back any and every Chicago number i miss a call from

[60630Chicago]

Normally, there really wasn't a solid timeline. I believe with the shortages we have, it will be rather quick. For me to get hired in 2019 it took a whole year. The process now it was said should take anywhere from 4-9 months. The poly and kentech(if they still use them?) will come quick.

[mwolf78]

judging from the past application cycles and the timelines posted it could be you get contacted as early as next week. the investigation officer at the hiring event said to expect calls from Chicago numbers shortly after they finish initial processing.

[billy13579]

After initial processing does anyone have any idea how long it takes to get to the next step? How many people have gotten past initial processing and what was your timeline?

[mwolf78]

Mine did that too Im going to show up to my original date just in case my name is still on that list

[Bluelife01]

Initial processing day was a success a good 200 candidates showed up yesterday 7/24. Urine and hair was taken for testing let’s hope this process continues to move fast !!

[Clashy212]

My initial processing date was just randomly changed out of nowhere . Any idea why they did that? Can I still report to the one I initially planned to

[Bluelife01]

billy13579 I was able to attend to one of the pre written exam study classes prior to taking the test. The instructor that was there stated that with the amount of officers leaving the department that the process for new recruits would be much faster. He said that after we received our notifications for the physical tests and documentation that the process would immediately start. I would say that there will be an academy before this year is over I can only assume and hope !

[DanielHK]

25th for me. Hopefully, they give us some info on how much longer the application process will take. I know it takes a while. But, I have read on here it could take 2-3 years. By, then I will one hundred percent be doing something else for a living.

With the shortage of people applying and the need to replace the officers that are retiring and leaving for other departments, the process should be much quicker. My best guess is that the process will take anywhere between 6-12 months

[billy13579]

25th for me. Hopefully, they give us some info on how much longer the application process will take. I know it takes a while. But, I have read on here it could take 2-3 years. By, then I will one hundred percent be doing something else for a living.

[Bluelife01]

Anyone else going on the 24th for the physical and pre initial @ 7am ?

[J.Cage]

I agree with @508NAVY… it took 3 1/2 years before I got the call for cpd, but I was already in metro.

[508NAVY]

I’m a cop in the south suburbs, but I went to the METRO academy at CPD a few years ago…..from what those kids told me, as far as waiting for a call (up to 2 years), take the job and test everywhere you can. If you want CPD by all means go for it, but don’t put all your eggs in one basket if you know what I mean……