Ongoing Applications
The Village of Oak Park Police Department welcomes applications for current vacancies in the Commander rank. Oak Park Police Commanders are responsible for the administrative, operational and fiscal oversight of assigned units providing a broad range of police and safety related services to the Village of Oak Park. Commanders support the Chief of Police in achieving community and organizational goals through the management of department strategies and objectives; and the implementation of operational and technological processes in accordance with the department work plan, policies and procedures and Village ordinances. Commanders are responsible for directing and reviewing the work of sworn and non-sworn personnel performing law enforcement and support activities including patrol, investigations, Community Service Officer (CSO), training, and administrative responsibilities including budget and project management.