The application is for certified full-time police officers with the State of Illinois with a minimum of two (2) years service. 

Looking to make a difference? Join the Village of Orland Park’s nationally recognized, award-winning Police Department.

The Orland Park Police Department is currently hiring lateral transfer police officers.  In order to be eligible, applicants must possess proof of continuous service as a police officer in good standing in the State of Illinois for a minimum of two (2) years.  If not currently employed by an Illinois law enforcement agency, said separation must be no more than six (6) months, having left in good standing and not facing any adverse employment concerns or professional discipline at the time of separation.  For any eligible officer seeking to be selected from the Lateral Eligibility List, they must pass a full and complete background investigation, oral interview with the Board of Fire and Police Commission, along with a medical, psychological and optical exam.

About the Orland Park Police Department:

• 101 sworn officers with many opportunities for career advancement
• 6-person Tactical Officer Team
• 10-person Investigator Team
• School Resource Officer/ DARE/ Community Relations Team
• Task Force Officer with FBI
• Task Force Officer with DEA
• Canine Officer
• 4-person Traffic Unit
• Juvenile Officers
• Field Training Officers
• Bicycle Patrol Officers
• Evidence Technicians
• Drone Operators
• Firearms Instructors
• Crisis Intervention Team Officers
• Defensive Tactics Officers
• Honor Guard
• SWAT Trained Officers
• Mobile Field Force Trained Officers
• Members of the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force
• Yearly Longevity Incentive Payment (Beginning at 5 years and increases at 10, 15, 20 and 25 years)
• Yearly Education Incentive Payment (Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree)
• All uniforms and equipment are provided along with an annual uniform maintenance allowance
• 11 Floating Holidays, 4 Personal Days, 8 Sick Days and 10 Vacation Days after first year of employment, with 5 day increases at 5, 10 and 20 years
• Starting salary of $96,558 with mandatory minimum 2 years certified Illinois police experience up to $106,291 with 4 or more years certified Illinois police experience.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

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To be eligible for consideration for the position of Police Officer for the Village of Orland Park, all candidates MUST submit their application on the Village website starting August 1st 2024: 

Click HERE to apply.

Village of Orland Park

Employment Position: Police Officer 

Important Information

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