Police Officer (Part-Time)

City of Elmhurst

Elmhurst, IL

Posted Date

9/15/2026

Description

Position Information

Application Deadline:

Until Filled

Salary:

Starting:

$33.91 - $50.87/hour, DOQ

Benefits:

1 pro-rated week of PTO per year. May use accrued PTO for vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave or holidays.

Hours:

Approximately sixty four (64) hours per month.

Sworn:

74

Population:

45,000

Position Details Position Summary:

This part-time position involves a variety of police duties including maintaining law and order, preserving peace, preventing crime, apprehending offenders, recovering lost/stolen property, and maintaining custody of prisoners. Provides security and generally non-patrol duties, including directing traffic, event security, and other duties as required. Delivers outstanding customer service to residents and visitors of the City of Elmhurst. Part-time Police Officers carry firearms only when in uniform and in the performance of job duties with the permission of the Chief of Police.

•This position does not advance to a full-time police officer position. There is a separate application and testing process for full-time police officers.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Twenty-one years of age or older.

Must be a citizen of the United States.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Graduate of a State of Illinois basic recruit academy and meets requirements for Illinois Law Enforcement

Training and Standards Board for Certified Police Officer.

Experience as a sworn law enforcement officer.

A certified law enforcement officer in the State of Illinois.

Must hold a valid Firearms Owners Identification card.

Must participate in and successfully complete all stages of the testing process, which may include but not limited to:

oral interview

polygraph examination

extensive background investigation

post offer physical/drug test

Must not have been convicted of a felony or certain misdemeanors, as defined by statute.

Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter at:

/jobs

Position is open until filled.

The City of Elmhurst is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary

33.91 - 50.87 Hour

Field

Police

Highest Educational Degree Required

High school diploma or equivalent