The Alton Police Department is always looking for good, qualified candidates for all positions.  Those positions include entry-level police officers, lateral entry police officers, corrections officers, dispatchers, records personnel, police cadets, and more.

Click here to navigate to all police department job openings, applications, job descriptions, job requirements, and other valuable information about these positions.

Click here to be directed to information and applications for police department internships, the Police Cadet Program, and the Police Explorer program.

Click here to learn about the Alton Police Department’s Personal Appearance Standards Policy, including the department’s policy on tattoos.

If you have any questions about careers or job openings, please contact Deputy Chief of Police John Franke, at 618.463.3505 ext. 648 or email him at [email protected].

Contact Us

JARRETT FORD

Chief of Police

KURTIS MCCRAY

Captain

JENNIFER LANDO

Chief of Police Administrative Assistant
P: 618.463.3505 ext. 621

ALTON POLICE DEPARTMENT

1700 E. Broadway
Alton, IL 62002

OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday
8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.