Police Officer Jobs
Being a member of the Oak Park Police Department entails joining a team of more than 100 sworn officer who follow a community-focused policing model and strive to meet the needs of Oak Park residents. Click to expand each section below for additional information.
Oak Park Police Officer Benefits
- Salary: $92,716 for entry level / $112,967 for lateral hires
- Signing Bonus: $4,000 signing bonus for each applicant successfully hired as a patrol officer
- Holidays: 14 designated paid holidays in addition to annual vacation, including: birthday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, National Peace Officer Memorial Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Day and one personal day.
- Shift Schedule: Officers currently work 12-hour shifts beginning at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily
- Parental Leave: Full-time Officers receive six weeks of paid leave for birth, adoption or fostering of child/children
- Education: The Village provides incentives to obtain a level of education beyond an Associate's degree. The application process for a Patrol Officer requires 60 hours.
Police Officer Requirements
See below for the minimum requirements needed to apply for a position as an Oak Park Police Officer. Testing for Oak Park Police Officer job candidates typically occurs twice per year. Contact jobs@oak-park.us for more information.
- At least 21 years of age and have not passed their 35th birthday by the closing date for application, unless otherwise exempt under Section 6 of the Act, 65 ILCS 5/10-2. /1-6.
- U.S. Citizen who speaks and understands English or is legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law or is an individual against whom immigration action has been deferred by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) process is authorized to apply for the position of police officer, subject to (i) all requirements and limitations, other than citizenship, to which other applicants are subject and (ii) the individual being authorized under federal law to obtain, carry, or purchase or otherwise possess a firearm.
- Possess at least 60 hours of college credit at a fully accredited college or university and also possess a minimum grade average of “C” by application deadline.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Must have corrected 20/20 vision.
- Possess a Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) card at time of hire.
Apply Now
Currently, the Village of Oak Park is not accepting applications for lateral police officers. Please contact Human Resources at jobs@oak-park.us with questions.
Currently, the Village of Oak Park is not accepting applications for entry level police officers. We expect to open the application process in the next few months.
Please contact Human Resources at jobs@oak-park.us with questions.
Police Internships
The Village of Oak Park offers internship opportunities to area university and college students who are interested in learning more about our Progressive 21st Century policing model. The Oak Park Police Department offers full and part-time internship opportunities throughout the year. These unpaid internships give students educational training and hands-on experience in a variety of policing services throughout the Village.
There are no current internship opportunities at this time. Please reach out to hr@oak-park.us with any questions.