re: Would you work as a police officer in chicago for $60k?

There are over 10k officers in Chicago. Odds are you're safe

I have no idea how they are break up their areas, but it's not like the entirety of Chicago is under one PD. Would I work in the south side area where all the shootings happen? Of course not, but they probably get paid more. It could take you 2 hours to get from the south side of Chicago to the north side in only moderate traffic, that's a big area with plenty of places that are very safe.

How is Chicago so cheap? The OT tells me 100k a year is just barely scraping by in south Louisiana. I would think Chicago is more expensive, at least the decent parts.

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Can you live in Chicago on 60k a year?

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Certainly, especially if you have a dual-income household.

You aren't going to be living in a nice place on the Gold Coast, but there are plenty of decent neighborhoods in which you can rent on that income and, if you go a little further out from the city center, perhaps even buy. Cops here have great benefits, too (and is not a small reason why this city is in such a dire financial position).

If I remember correctly, there are about 25 police districts in the city. I wouldn't want to be a cop in about 7 or 8 of them, especially at a salary like that, but being a cop in the rest of the city would be perfectly fine. You'd be dealing with drunken idiots in Lakeview or typical middle class property stuff out near O'Hare or problems with people speaking English in the Southwest part of the city or homeless in the Loop.

Hell no on that though if you're in Austin or Lawndale or Chicago Lawn or Englewood or somewhere like that, though.

No, gotta be something else that won't kill you......

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Per their website...

The application period closes on January, 31 2017.

Recruitment Events:
There will be an open house held at the Chicago Police Training Academy on the following date(s).

CPD Training Academy
1300 W. Jackson Bldv
Chicago, IL 60607

January 14, 2017
January 28, 2017
10:00am – 2:00pm

An important step in our effort to ensure that the most talented men and women are entering the Chicago Police Department as Police Officers is to get the word out to all areas of the City.

Joining the Chicago Police Department allows Chicagoans to make a difference in their community while providing a stable, well-paying job that can support their families.
Police officers have enormous pride in what we do. We are serving our families, our neighbors and our communities every day, making the world better for those around us.
Our police force is working hard and earning a salary that allows them to live comfortably. After just 18 months on the job our officers are earn $72,510 a year.
The opportunity to apply to the police force only comes around every few years.
Applying is simple and quick. The first step is to apply to sit for the entrance exam. Just click here to start your application. You can access the website on a mobile phone or on free computers at any one of your neighborhood libraries.
Once you apply you’ll be sent details for the exam, which be held April 1st & April 2nd in 2017, as well as plenty of materials to help you prepare for the test. But don’t be concerned – the pass rate for the exam is over 80%.
Applications will be accepted through January 31st 2017
Minimum requirements to take the written examination:

Minimum age of 18 (must be 18 by April 30, 2017)
Requirements for hire (NOT required at time of application):

60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) from an accredited college or university, or 3 years active duty, or one year active duty and 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours)
A valid Driver’s License
A valid FOID
Actual Resident of the City of Chicago
Permanent resident of the United States (Citizenship is NOT required)
Those who pass the written examination will be randomly referred to CPD for further processing which includes:

That is true, without a doubt.

I can personally guarantee you can live in the Gold Coast for under 60k