2009 Promotion Process
The Merit Board certifies sworn officer candidates as being qualified for promotion to the Director of the Illinois State Police. Certification for promotion is based on job performance measurement, written examination, assessment exercises (for appropriate ranks) and seniority. All vacancies in ranks above the lowest are to be filled by promotion.
Thorough job analysis studies of the knowledge, skills, abilities and work behavior for each rank are periodically conducted to assure content, validity and compliance with state and federal employment guidelines
Promotional testing for 2009 will be offered for those officers testing to the rank of Lieutenant and Captain.
05/13/2009 Promotional Education Requirement Reminder
Effective January 1, 2003 the Merit Board required any candidate competing for the rank of Lieutenant and Captain to possess a Bachelor’s Degree. Click here to read more about the Promotional Education Requirement.
05/5/2009 ISP Promotional Reading List Available
The 2009 Captain & Lieutenant' Promotional Test Reading Lists are available. Click here to view the reading lists.
For those testing to the rank of Sergeant, additional documents are available for download. Follow the link in the reading list for more information.
Promotional Education Requirement
Request For Remote Testing Form
updated 05-09-2009