Police Officer (Part-Time)

Crestwood Police Department

Crestwood, IL

Posted Date

9/30/2026

Description

Position Information

Application Deadline:

NA

Salary:

At Hire:

$24/hour while in FTO

After Completion of FTO:

$29/hour, for 50-hours per month

$31/hour for 50-hours per month and 1-weekend a month for 6-months consistently

$33/hour for 50-hours per month and 1-weekend a month for 1-year consistently

$35/hour for 50-hours per month and 1-weekend a month for 2-years consistently

Full-Time officers work 12-hour shifts

Part-Time officers have flexible hours

Sworn:

25 (Full-Time); 10 (Part-Time)

Population:

13,000

Position Details We have immediate openings available!

Drop off a resume at the police department and you will receive an application:

13830 S. Cicero Avenue

Crestwood, IL 60418

Must submit a resume to receive an application.

Any questions, email:

Requirements:

• Certified to at least Part-Time status by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board or be certified by another state in which training and experience would qualify you to become certified in Illinois. (Check reciprocity process on ILETSB website under training tab)
• Be at least 23 years old by the time of appointment
• Be a high school graduate or possess a GED equivalent
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Availability to work some holidays, nights and weekends on occasion
• Must have good communication skills
• Must possess a valid F.O.I.D card

Must comply and successfully complete:

Pre-employment screenings including:

Basic physical

In-depth background check

Psychological Exam

Polygraph Exam

Interview

Duties and Responsibilities:

Patrols assigned zones

Enforces local and state laws

Enforces IVC

Make required arrests

Must attend court at least 1x per month

Answer calls for service

Operate a police vehicle safely

Must complete ILETSB mandates before expiration

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

Ability to walk, stand, bend, crouch, stoop, or sit for varying periods of time

Ability to hear and see in the normal range, with or without correction

Occasionally work in situations that may pose a physical danger

Ability to hear communications via radio and respond

May be exposed to extreme weather, low quality air and dangerous situations when performing traffic duties

Occasionally lift and carry 10 - 50lbs

Ability to interpret and write complex reports

The Village of Crestwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary

24.00 Hour

Field

Police

Highest Educational Degree Required

High school diploma or equivalent