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Police Officer Examination AnnouncementGrade D1 - Examination #C9161-0001-2005
THE FIRST STEP in the Chicago Police Officer examination process is a written examination. Information regarding administration of the written examination will be available when applications are accepted. NOTE: Only a percentage of those applicants taking the written examination will be eligible to participate in additional steps of the hiring process.
Minimum QualificationsAge: Applicants must have reached their 21st birthday by December 31, 2005. Proof of age MUST be provided at the time of application. NOTE: Pursuant to the Municipal Code of Chicago, no person may be appointed as a probationary police officer after their 40th birthday.
Driver's License: Applicants MUST present a valid driver's license at the time of application.
Education/Military Service: Applicants must have at least 60 semester (or 90 quarter) hours of credit, prior to January 31, 2006, from a college or university accredited by one of the six regional accrediting bodies responsible for evaluating two and four year institutions that grant Associate's and Bachelor's degrees. Colleges and universities in Illinois are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Also acceptable are applicants who have completed four years of continuous active duty in the armed forces of the United States, or applicants who have completed 30 semester (or 45 quarter) hours from a college or university accredited by one of the six regional accrediting bodies responsible for evaluating two and four year institutions that grant Associate's and Bachelor's degrees and one year of continuous active duty in the armed forces of the United States. Applicants must provide proof that they meet the education requirement and/or military service requirement at the time they are called for further processing.
Residency: Residency in the City of Chicago is required of all employees. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.
Application InformationApplications are AVAILABLE through December 11, 2005 at all Chicago Public Library branches. Applications will NOT be accepted at these locations. Applications will also be available during the specified application acceptance period at the application sites below and on-line at
https://www.ccdopapplication.comAPPLY FOR AND PAY YOUR FEE ON-LINE AT
https://www.ccdopapplication.com.
Applications will be ACCEPTED ONLY from Monday, November 28, 2005 through Monday, December 12, 2005, excluding Sundays, at the locations listed below. All locations will be open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. On-line applicants must down-load and print their briefing guide and test administration information sheet from the web site at the time of application. Proxies for paper applications will be allowed under limited circumstances such as military duty. For information on proxies, call the Department of Personnel at (312)744-4976.
Daley College7500 S. Pulaski Rd.Malcolm X College1900 W. Van Buren St.Wright College4300 N. Narragansett Ave.
Note: Applications will also be available and accepted at the Chicago Police Recruitment Day, December 3, 2005, held at the Chicago Police Department's Timothy J. O'Connor Education and Training Division, 1300 W. Jackson Blvd., between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
APPLICATION FEE: $20.00 per application. The fee payment will be collected when the application is submitted. CASH ONLY WILL BE ACCEPTED IN PERSON. ACCEPTABLE ON-LINE PAYMENTS ARE CREDIT CARDS, DEBIT CARDS AND ELECTRONIC CHECKS. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN TO ANYONE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Paying the fee does NOT guarantee passing this examination or being offered employment with the City of Chicago. This fee is required by the Municipal Code of Chicago 2-74-020, and is charged to help defray the costs of this examination. If you are presently receiving unemployment compensation, supplemental security income or general assistance, or your income is below the federally-defined poverty level, you can call (312)744-4976 to find out what documents you must provide to qualify for a fee waiver. Fee waivers will be available only at the Chicago Police Recruitment Day on December 3, 2005, and at Malcolm X College during the November 28 through December 12, 2005 application period.
Examination Dates
The examination will be administered on Saturday, February 18, 2006 and Sunday, February 19, 2006. You will be randomly assigned a date, time (morning or afternoon session) and seat. A notice to report will be mailed to you regarding where and when to report for testing. NO RESCHEDULES WILL BE PERMITTED.
Applicants notified for further processing must pass a Background Investigation, Medical Examination, Psychological Test, Drug Screen and Physical Fitness Test and other pre-employment procedures as determined by the Chicago Police Department.
Job Posting
For those of you interested please see the following announcement.
Subject: Greyhound Driver hiring last week of December 2005!!
www.greyhound.com/company/driving_careers.shtmlIf you know someone that may be interested in obtaining a position at Greyhound Bus Lines, please forward this information: Greyhound will begin Driver hiring the last week of December 2005. If you are interested in a career as a Greyhound Driver, please call the Driver Hiring Line for updates, 1-800-669-9612.A Greyhound Professional Motorcoach Operator Our mission is to provide the opportunity for anyone to travel throughout North America with safety, dignity and convenience. As a professional motorcoach operator, you will safely transport our customers and packages nationwide. Greyhound is a great place to work and offers competitive pay plus excellent health benefits and 401k plan.QualificationsOur standards for professional motorcoach operators are the highest in the industry. To qualify, youmust:- Be at least 22 years of age- Pass a DOT physical, criminal background check and drug screening- Have a valid driver's license in the state in which you reside- Have an excellent driving record- Successfully complete our seven-week driver training programProfessional Driver Training ProgramWe invest six to seven weeks of training in our motor coach operators and expect results. There are three phases of training.
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I am ashamed of myself
Most of the things that made me older and maturer I am beginning to forgoe. All of the "neat" and "hip" technologies that I thought were reserved for suburban teenage girls to ensemble and talk about Justin Timberlake, well, I now have them.
* I am on
www.facebook.com, so I invite you, be my friend.
* I have AOL Instant Messenger, my screen name is esqwir1.
In addition to that, I have multiple e-mail addresses (3 hotmails that I check frequently, 1 Yahoo and 1 AOL which I do not check at all and my Young Democrats of America account); 2 cell phones, this blog and my website. Too much technology!
Another Oscar Winning Performance
Even though I will unabashedly claim Mos Def as the most talented brother in hip-hop (he sings, he acts, he is a poet and he raps). However, you can not take anything from brother Jamiee Foxx. View this performance of his, he is a funny guy, like me.
This is courtesy of my friend Greg Stewart.
http://www.transbuddha.com/mediaHolder.php?id=416
Not the usual blogpost.
If I ever run for President of the United States I can guarantee a win in two states. My home state of Illinois and Pennyslvania. What makes me so confident about Pa? Anyone who knows me, knows I am the biggest Pittsburgh Steelers fan in the world. Maybe not as big as the guy who got funeralized in a Steelers shrine but pretty close! So, this weekend, who will I root for, my true friends know. But who do you think will win?
-Wave those terrible towels. :-)
Good story.
This story is probably not true but I like the way it ends.
This took place on a BA (British Airways) flight between Johannesburg and London. A white woman, about 50 years old, was seated next to a black man. Obviously disturbed by this, she called the air Hostess. "Madam, what is the matter," the hostess asked. "You obviously do not see it then?" she responded. "You >placed me next to a black man. I do not agree to sit next to someone from such a repugnant group. Give me an alternative seat."Be calm please," the hostess replied. "Almost all the places on this flight are taken. I will go to see if another place is available." The Hostess went away and then came back a few minutes later. "Madam, just as I thought, there are no other available seats in the Economy class. I spoke to the captain and he informed me that there is also no seat in the business class. All the same, we still have one place in the first class." Before the woman could say anything, the hostess continued: "It is not usual for our company to permit someone from the economy class to sit in the first class. However, given the circumstances, the captain feels that it would be scandalous to make someone sit next to someone so disgusting."She turned to the black man, and said, "Therefore, Sir, if you would like to, please collect your hand luggage, a seat awaits you in first class." At that moment, the other passengers who were shocked by what they had just witnessed stood up and applauded.This is a true story. If you are against racism, please send this message to all your friends; please do not delete it without sending it to at least one person.
I forgot one
Ms. Emily Robinson, an outstanding 1L at John Marshall would appreciate all of your help and well wishes too.
It goes down tomorrow morning!
It started in mid-August and it shall end December 16. My first semester of law school is drawing to an end. My first exam is tomorrow morning. Pray for me.
Interesting website
I stumbled on this website but it is very interesting reading for all.
www.blackelectorate.com
Don't be a whiner
Actually, allow me to thank some special people for material and emotional support through this ordeal.
First and foremost, my mother, she will always be my bedrock.
My friends Yvette W., Nicholas G. and Lindsey D. have all offered materials and counseling regarding this process, which they all have traveled themselves. I thank them all greatly!
Law School Update!
Good News: I have not gone insane!
Bad News: I probably will go insane in a few days!
Tomorrow concludes my first semster of instruction at the University of Illinois College of Law. Beginning Tuesday, December 6, 2005 I take my first Final-Criminal Law. Allow me to give you my Finals schedule so you may pray for me at the appropriate time.
December 6, 2005 8:30 am Criminal Law
December 9, 2005 1:30 pm Torts
December 13, 2005 8:30 am Property
December 16, 2005 8:30 am Contracts
I'll be honest with you I am apprehensive. I am not scared, because I am from the South Side and I am not scared of much! However, law school is a feat unlike any other.
I have other friends at other schools, they are 1L's too. Keep them in your well wishes too.
Greg "Whitefolks" University of Miami
Alysha Northern Illinois University
Audrey IIT-Kent
Kouri Southern Illinois University
Veronica University of Texas
I enjoy law school, I really like my classmates, I like my Professors and I like the mental challenge of the Socratic method and in class discussions. But I know I will not like the exam period!
