Village of Oak Lawn
POLICE OFFICER
VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN, ILLINOIS
The Board of Fire & Police Commissioners is currently seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Police Patrol Officer. New officers as well as experienced Police Officers are encouraged to apply. To view our policy regarding Lateral Transfer Candidates visit our web site at www.oaklawn-il.gov. Lateral Transfer Candidates reach third year rate after one year.
Police Patrol Officer Candidates will be required to successfully complete a written examination and an oral interview in order to be placed on an eligibility list.
STARTING SALARY FOR NEW CANDIDATES IS $77,378 WITH INCREASES TO
$93,216 AFTER ONE YEAR AND $111,054 AFTER THREE YEARS!
STARTING SALARY FOR LATERAL TRANSFER CANDIDATES IS $96,093 WITH AN INCREASE TO $111,054 AFTER ONE YEAR!
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Starting salary
$77,378
the first year with increases to
$93,216
after one year to
$111,054
after three years. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pension plan, deferred compensation plan, vacation and sick day benefit package and credit union. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AGE : At least twenty-one (21) years of age and under thirty-five (35) years of age, as of the closing date of the application filing period. Proof of age will be required at time of application. An exception to the maximum age may apply for veterans who qualify pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/10.1-2-6(a). HEALTH : Physically and psychologically qualified to sustain the labors and exposures of a Police Patrol Officer. VISION : Minimum of 20/70 uncorrected vision, corrected to 20/20 in each eye, with normal color and depth perception. CHARACTER : No convictions of felonies; good moral character. RESIDENCE : United States citizen. Employees must establish residency within the State of Illinois and within fifty (50) miles of the Village Hall (9446 S. Raymond Ave.) within six months of their date of completion of their probationary period. Annual tax incentive up to $8,000 if your primary residence is within Village limits. EDUCATION : Successfully completed at least 60 semester (or 90 quarter) hours of credit from a regionally accredited college or university as of the date of filing the application for employment. Education will be waived for candidates who have four (4) years of active military duty with an Honorable Discharge and/or who meet the Lateral Transfer Candidate Policy. Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (P.O.W.E.R) card issued no more than 6 months prior (4/17/25 – 10/17/2025) to the closing date for filing the application. (Waived for lateral candidates) LANGUAGE : Speak, read and write the English language understandably. DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess a valid driver's license from state of residency. FEE:
A $25.00 non-refundable test fee will be payable at time of written exam. INFORMATION ABOUT OBTAINING AN APPLICATION
Applicants to be notified of date, time and location of all exams. Prior to appointment, eligible candidates must pass a pre-employment background check, medical and psychological exams. Complete your application on our website or pick up on the
lower-level
of the Municipal Center, 9446 S. Raymond Ave., Oak Lawn, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Completed applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025. Electronic applications need to be submitted online and paper applications to the Fire & Police Commission office. Please note the Municipal Center will be closed on October 13, 2025. For additional information, e-mail
.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary/Compensation: $77,378 - $93,216 per year
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$77,378
the first year with increases to
$93,216
after one year to
$111,054
after three years. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pension plan, deferred compensation plan, vacation and sick day benefit package and credit union. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS AGE : At least twenty-one (21) years of age and under thirty-five (35) years of age, as of the closing date of the application filing period. Proof of age will be required at time of application. An exception to the maximum age may apply for veterans who qualify pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/10.1-2-6(a). HEALTH : Physically and psychologically qualified to sustain the labors and exposures of a Police Patrol Officer. VISION : Minimum of 20/70 uncorrected vision, corrected to 20/20 in each eye, with normal color and depth perception. CHARACTER : No convictions of felonies; good moral character. RESIDENCE : United States citizen. Employees must establish residency within the State of Illinois and within fifty (50) miles of the Village Hall (9446 S. Raymond Ave.) within six months of their date of completion of their probationary period. Annual tax incentive up to $8,000 if your primary residence is within Village limits. EDUCATION : Successfully completed at least 60 semester (or 90 quarter) hours of credit from a regionally accredited college or university as of the date of filing the application for employment. Education will be waived for candidates who have four (4) years of active military duty with an Honorable Discharge and/or who meet the Lateral Transfer Candidate Policy. Peace Officer Wellness Evaluation Report (P.O.W.E.R) card issued no more than 6 months prior (4/17/25 – 10/17/2025) to the closing date for filing the application. (Waived for lateral candidates) LANGUAGE : Speak, read and write the English language understandably. DRIVER QUALIFICATIONS:
Possess a valid driver's license from state of residency. FEE:
A $25.00 non-refundable test fee will be payable at time of written exam. INFORMATION ABOUT OBTAINING AN APPLICATION
Applicants to be notified of date, time and location of all exams. Prior to appointment, eligible candidates must pass a pre-employment background check, medical and psychological exams. Complete your application on our website or pick up on the
lower-level
of the Municipal Center, 9446 S. Raymond Ave., Oak Lawn, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Completed applications must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025. Electronic applications need to be submitted online and paper applications to the Fire & Police Commission office. Please note the Municipal Center will be closed on October 13, 2025. For additional information, e-mail
.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary/Compensation: $77,378 - $93,216 per year
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