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Commission notes staffing openings, schedules ceremonial swearing-in for Hernandez

Schiller Park Fire & Police Commission · February 17, 2026
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Summary

The commission recorded one fire-department opening and two police openings, reported hiring activity, and noted a ceremonial swearing-in for Alexander H. Hernandez on Feb. 19 with an official start date of Feb. 23, 2026.

Commissioners reviewed department staffing. The minutes state the Fire Department has one approved opening and is working on hiring one candidate, while the Police Department has two openings with two approved hires in process. Chief DiCosola reported he has received permission to start a new Lateral Transfer Eligibility List.

The minutes also record that the Commission will hold a ceremonial swearing-in for Alexander H. Hernandez on February 19, 2026, with an official start date listed as February 23, 2026. Personnel correspondence entries related to Hernandez (medical and polygraph items) were listed under correspondence.