Local CPD Officer Background Actor - Outdoor TV Casting

Casting Companion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal provided

Job summary

NBC’s Chicago Fire is casting male and female background actors in the Chicago area to portray CPD officers in an outdoor emergency scene. This paid opportunity seeks local talent who can bring a convincing, professional law enforcement presence to an action-driven exterior sequence.

Selected performers will work as part of a larger incident scene with guidance from assistant directors. Previous police-portrayal experience helps but is not required; you must be comfortable outdoors, available

Qualifications

• Ability to convincingly portray CPD officers.
• Must be comfortable working outdoors in an active, emergency‑television scene.
• Must be available for both required production dates.
• Local hire from Chicago or nearby states.
• Previous experience portraying a police officer is helpful but not required.
• Clean-shaven with short hair for male applicants.

Responsibilities

• Appear as CPD officer background actor on NBC’s Chicago Fire.
• Perform realistic law enforcement actions appropriate to an active incident scene.
• Follow blocking, movement, and positioning from assistant directors.
• Maintain a professional and believable police officer appearance on camera.
• React naturally to emergency activity and other performers.
• Maintain continuity in movements across takes.
• Remain production-ready throughout required filming days.
• Work professionally with cast and crew.

Skills

Police portrayal ability

Job description

NBC’s Chicago Fire is casting male and female background actors in the Chicago area to portray CPD officers in an outdoor emergency scene. This paid opportunity seeks local talent who can bring a convincing, professional law enforcement presence to an action-driven exterior sequence.

Selected performers will work as part of a larger incident scene with guidance from assistant directors. Previous police-portrayal experience helps but is not required; you must be comfortable outdoors, available