Now Accepting Lateral Transfer (aka Lateral Entry)
Police Patrol Officer Applications

Lateral Transfer Application Form

Qualifications for Lateral Transfer Police Patrol Officer

Every applicant for Lateral Transfer Police Patrol Officer must complete the following steps to be placed on the eligible register for Lateral Transfer Police Officer.

Every applicant must pass required testing, which includes a thorough duty related physical examination, drug testing, psychological examination and a polygraph examination, prior to being hired.

Residency, Benefits and General Information

Any questions or correspondence can be directed to the recruiters listed below, by clicking on their names/photos.

Officer Mike Donaker

Officer Jon Jones

Decatur Police Department
Professional Standards Division
333 S. Franklin St.
Decatur, Illinois 62523
(217) 424-2743 or
(217) 424-2740