Now Accepting Applications: Certified Police Officer

Position Information:

Salary:

• Starting: $78,368 - $119,117 (depending on years of service or experience)

Stipends for specialty positions are available:

• Detective
• Acting Shift Commander
• Range Instructor
• Field Training Officer 

A $7,000.00 hiring incentive is also being offered

Benefits:

• Paid vacation, personal time, holiday, sick, bereavement leave, and comp time
• Police pension and 457B plan
• Competitive, high-quality health, dental, vision and life insurance benefits
• Moving to 12-hour shifts in 2026
• Newer police facility
• Overtime detail opportunities
• No residency requirement
• All uniforms and equipment supplied upon hire, including ballistics vest
• Training, specialized unit & task force opportunities available

Link to Collective Bargaining Agreement

Sworn:

• 25

Population:

• 2,752; Daytime - 40,000+

Position Description:

The Board of Police Commissioners for the City of Oakbrook Terrace is now accepting applications for the position of Certified Police Officer

Recruiting is being conducted for immediate hiring needs.

The Mission Statement of the Oakbrook Terrace Police Department is to safeguard life and property, preserve the peace, prevent and detect crime, enforce the law, and protect the rights of all citizens.  They are committed to working in partnership with the community to identify and resolve issues that impact public safety.

The men and women of the Oakbrook Terrace Police Department are committed to providing the highest quality police services to the people who live, work and visit their community. They constantly evaluate and improve their efforts to enhance public safety with the goal to improve the quality of life within Oakbrook Terrace.

Click here to apply

All applications must be returned to the office of:

COPS and FIRE Testing Service
ATTN: Oakbrook Terrace PD - Lateral
1251 N. Plum Grove Road, Suite 160
Schaumburg, IL 60173

You must meet the following minimum requirements: 

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen of the United States or an individual who has permanent resident status and is legally authorized to work in the United States.  Must under federal law, be authorized to obtain, carry, purchase, or otherwise possess a firearm.
• Driver’s License:  Must possess a valid Driver’s License at the time of application with the ability to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License upon time of hire.
• Experience:  Must be a certified full-time, sworn officer of a regular police department in any municipal, county, university, or State law enforcement agency, provided they are certified by the Illinois Training and Standards Board as a full-time Law Enforcement Officer or Deputy Sheriff and have been with their respective law enforcement agency (as a full-time officer), in good standing, for at least two (2) continuous years within the three (3) years preceding the date of appointment.
• Education:  Must have proof of High School Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement.
• Residence:  At this time there are no stated requirements for residency declared by the City of Oakbrook Terrace
• Character: Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral character as described in State Statute 65 IL 5/10-2.1-6.
• Testing:  Must be able to successfully complete all phases of testing

All individuals meeting eligibility requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.

Additional information will be provided in the packet which can be downloaded here.

There is a $10.00 non-refundable application fee.  Applications are NOT available at the Oakbrook Terrace Police Department or City Hall.

All applications are subject to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Police Commissioners of the City of Oakbrook Terrace, IL which is an Equal Opportunity Employer