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Police Officer - Certified (Part-Time)
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What they do
A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$70,105 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Police Officer - Certified (Part-Time)
Maywood Police Department
Maywood, IL
Posted Date
9/16/2026
Description
Position Information
Application Deadline:
09/16/27
Salary:
Starting:
Under 5
Years:
$30.60/hour
Over 5
Years:
$32.78/hour
as of 5/1/2026
Benefits:
Overtime after 40 hours /week
Accrued vacation time
Summer holiday pay
Clothing allowance
Bullet proof vest provided
Must be willing to work special events
Continuous training and certifications
Sworn:
40
Population:
23,315
Position Details The Maywood Police Department is a full-service police department located 10 miles west of the City of Chicago and is seeking motivated, professional, and community-oriented individuals to join our team as Certified Part-Time Police Officers.
Applicants must successfully complete a character background investigation, psychological, and medical examination, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
- You must be certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board, or be certified by another state where training and experience would qualify you to become certified.
- Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State driver's license
- Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral character described in State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must be able to read and write the English language effectively; And complete all phases of testing
- Must reside within a (15) mile radius of the Village of Maywood within 1 year of employment date
- Must work a minimum of 24 hours in a two-week period/maximum 1,000 hours annually
Interested parties should contact Human Resource Director Talae Perry at:
The Village of Maywood is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of personnel policies, programs, benefits, practices and operations. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Salary
30.60 Hour
Field
Police
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance