Jerseyville Police Department

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about the programs and priorities of the Jerseyville Police Department. About the Department:
The Jerseyville, Illinois Police Department works to provide professional and responsive law enforcement services to Jerseyville 24/7. The Department serves approximately 10,000 residents in Jerseyville, Illinois. The men and women of the Jerseyville Police Department are committed to enhancing the quality of life in our community, maintaining Jerseyville as a safe place. The Jerseyville Police Department exists to professionally serve those who live in or visit the City of Jerseyville, Illinois. The men and women of the Jerseyville Police Department are committed to enhancing the quality of life in our community, maintaining Jerseyville as a safe place to raise a family while proactively addressing community issues. The Jerseyville Police Department has 15 full time, sworn police officers which is supported by our highly skilled dispatch center. There are several divisions within the Jerseyville Police Department, such as the Patrol Division, the Criminal Investigations Division, the Support Services Division, and the K-9 Division. The Jerseyville Police Department is also members of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS), which is a regional Tactical Response Team. All officers receive continuous monthly training about all aspects of Law Enforcement.

Deadline for applications is Friday. Testing on Saturday.
06/01/2026

Deadline for applications is Friday. Testing on Saturday.

We’re hiring. The Jerseyville Police Department is currently accepting applications for new police officer eligibility list as well as lateral transfer applications. See flyer for more information. You can obtain an application from the police department or from the following link. https://jerseyville-il.us/departments/police/employment.php

A written exam will follow the physical test. The written exam will start at 11am at City Hall.
05/26/2026

A written exam will follow the physical test. The written exam will start at 11am at City Hall.

We’re hiring. The Jerseyville Police Department is currently accepting applications for new police officer eligibility list as well as lateral transfer applications. See flyer for more information. You can obtain an application from the police department or from the following link. https://jerseyville-il.us/departments/police/employment.php

05/22/2026
Two weeks left to get your applications in for testing. Thanks
05/22/2026

Two weeks left to get your applications in for testing. Thanks

We’re hiring. The Jerseyville Police Department is currently accepting applications for new police officer eligibility list as well as lateral transfer applications. See flyer for more information. You can obtain an application from the police department or from the following link. https://jerseyville-il.us/departments/police/employment.php

The Jerseyville Police Department would like to welcome new  Police Officer Ruf to the department. Officer Ruf will atte...
05/15/2026

The Jerseyville Police Department would like to welcome new Police Officer Ruf to the department. Officer Ruf will attend SWIC Police Academy for 16 weeks before beginning his 12 week field training program.

Congratulations to the TEENS scholarship recipients. Makayla Woolsey, Abigail Chin, Grace Russell, and Cali Breden. Than...
05/02/2026

Congratulations to the TEENS scholarship recipients. Makayla Woolsey, Abigail Chin, Grace Russell, and Cali Breden. Thank you to Officer Tefertiller for all the work you’ve put in to the TEENS program over the last few years. This was Officer Tefertiller’s last day as he has accepted a position with the SIUE Police Department. Good Luck Officer T.

We’re hiring. The Jerseyville Police Department is currently accepting applications for new police officer eligibility l...
04/30/2026

We’re hiring. The Jerseyville Police Department is currently accepting applications for new police officer eligibility list as well as lateral transfer applications. See flyer for more information. You can obtain an application from the police department or from the following link. https://jerseyville-il.us/departments/police/employment.php

04/22/2026

**Press Release**

On Tuesday, April 21st at approximately 1:35PM, officers with the Jerseyville Police Department were dispatched to a residence in Jerseyville in reference to a reported juvenile stabbing victim. Officers and EMS personnel arrived on scene and rendered aid to the victim.

During the course of the initial investigation, officers gathered information that led them to the location of the crime scene. Utilizing available resources, including City of Jerseyville video surveillance, officers were able to quickly identify a suspect.

At approximately 2:45PM, the suspect was taken into custody without incident. The suspect is currently being held pending the presentation of the case to the Jersey County State’s Attorney’s Office for formal charges.

The Jerseyville Police Department would like to thank the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance during this incident.

Application packets may also be picked up at the police department.
04/21/2026

Application packets may also be picked up at the police department.

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200 S. Jefferson Street
Jerseyville, IL
62052

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