Lateral Police Officer

Lateral Police Officer Oak Park Police Department Oak Park, IL Posted Date 5/08/2026 Description Position Information

Application Deadline:

Until Filled

Salary:

Starting:

$112,967.07 The Village of Oak Park offers a highly competitive benefit package including but not limited to: Retirement plan Deferred compensation program Medical Dental Vision Life insurance Flexible spending accounts Vacation Sick leave

Sworn:

118

Population:

54,583 Position Details

POSITION SUMMARY

Lateral Police Officers perform a variety a variety of duties in the prevention of crimes; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Department. They Patrol a designated area of the Village to preserve law and order, discover and prevent the commission of crimes, and arrest offenders; check buildings for physical security. Also, they may conduct a variety of criminal investigations involving crimes against persons and property, auto theft, white collar crime, and narcotics; conduct covert and undercover investigations as assigned; gather evidence and prepare cases for prosecution.

QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of law enforcement experience within the last five years and Possession of an Associate's degree OR Successful completion of sixty (60) semester hours at an accredited college of university is required. Possession of a police officer certificate.

TO APPLY

/departments/oak-park/OPPD-IL-LateralPO Applicants must also submit a complete and up-to-date Personal History Statement (PHS) and verify that they do not meet any of the Automatic Disqualifying Behavior requirements. For additional information on the position visit our website at: /jobs The Village of Oak Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Salary 112,967.07 Annual Field Police Highest Educational Degree Required Associates Degree Job Type Lateral Transfer